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Pasta and grains: recipes with calories per serving
Pasta, rice, noodles and grain bowls are the backbone of quick weekday cooking: filling, easy to scale and happy with almost any vegetable. Every recipe lists calories per serving and allergens, so it slots into a plan with targets.
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630 kcal60 min
South Asian Laksa Pumpkin Soup
A creamy soup with roasted hokkaido squash, coconut milk, and warming spices, served with rice noodles and crispy fried tofu.
750 kcal60 min
Potato Dumplings Stuffed with Smoked Meat and Horseradish Sauerkraut
Potato dumplings filled with juicy smoked meat, served with braised red sauerkraut and horseradish.
560 kcal60 min
Creamy Tomato Risotto with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella, and Basil
An Italian risotto with rich, concentrated tomato flavor, creamy Parmesan, and fresh mozzarella — ready in an hour.
500 kcal60 min
Chicken Drumsticks Braised in Red Wine with Raisins and Wild Rice
Juicy chicken drumsticks braised in red wine with raisins and cinnamon, served with wild rice.
630 kcal60 min
Caesar Pasta
Roasted chicken thighs with bacon, croutons, and homemade dressing served on a bed of romaine lettuce and egg noodles.
670 kcal60 min
Homemade Turkey Stir-Fry with Leek and Almonds
Turkey strips marinated overnight, stir-fried with leek and toasted almonds, served with jasmine rice.
890 kcal40 min
Salmon Kebabs With Quinoa And Grapefruit Salad
Grilled salmon skewers served over a zesty quinoa salad with grapefruit, chilli, spring onions and a ginger-infused olive oil dressing.
650 kcal60 min
Kočičí svatba – Barley with Peas and Bacon
A traditional Czech dish of pearl barley, peas, and bacon, seasoned with marjoram and cumin — honest, hearty Czech farmhouse cooking.
580 kcal45 min
Green Bean Paprikash & Halusky
A velvety paprika sauce with green beans served alongside homemade halusky — a quick weeknight dinner ready in 45 minutes.
330 kcal90 min
Chicken Broth with Liver Dumplings
Homemade chicken soup with liver dumplings and fresh noodles — a hearty, from-scratch recipe.
640 kcal10 min
Creamy Mushroom Soup with Cheese and Ham Dumplings
A rich, creamy mushroom soup with homemade cheese and ham dumplings — a hearty meal the whole family will love.
810 kcal45 min
Thai-style Chicken, Shiitake and Tenderstem Broccoli with Noodles and Coconut Broth
A fragrant Thai-inspired noodle bowl with coconut broth, tender chicken, shiitake mushrooms and crisp broccoli.
480 kcal30 min
Sesame-Crusted Salmon with Soba Noodles
Oven-baked salmon coated in sesame seeds, served with wok-fried noodles with chilli and green onions.
390 kcal60 min
Pumpkin Gnocchi
Soft gnocchi made from pumpkin purée and spelt flour — a simple pasta dish ready in an hour.
1780 kcal30 min
Quinoa with Smoked Salmon, Chicory, and Sweet Roasted Tomatoes
Hearty quinoa with smoked salmon, roasted tomatoes, and crisp chicory leaves, drizzled with a creamy anchovy dressing.
670 kcal27 min
Pasta With Sun-dried Tomatoes
A vibrant cold pasta salad with mozzarella, olives, and a sun-dried tomato dressing — ready in under 30 minutes.
600 kcal60 min
Sweet Potato, Parma Ham, and Pea Risotto
Creamy risotto with roasted sweet potato, crispy Parma ham, and peas, finished with grated Parmesan.
710 kcal60 min
Pumpkin and Mushroom Lasagne
An autumn lasagne with butternut squash, mushrooms, and a cheesy béchamel sauce — make it the day before for the best results.
790 kcal60 min
White Risotto with Crispy Chilli Breadcrumbs
Creamy butter and Parmesan risotto topped with crispy breadcrumbs seasoned with chilli and parsley.
490 kcal120 min
Polish Pierogi with Potato, Fresh Cabbage, and Cheese Filling
Traditional stuffed Polish dumplings with a potato and cabbage filling, served with sour cream and chives.
550 kcal60 min
Tyrolean Dumplings Filled with Sauerkraut
Homemade dumplings made from a two-flour dough, filled with sauerkraut, bacon, and cream cheese, served with sour cream.
530 kcal60 min
Pink Beet Ravioli with Pumpkin and Ricotta Filling
Homemade ravioli in a pink beet dough filled with roasted pumpkin and ricotta — an elegant pasta project perfect for the weekend.
570 kcal60 min
Orzo With Roasted Vegetables
Tender orzo tossed with oven-roasted vegetables, feta, pine nuts, and a lemon dressing — served at room temperature.
660 kcal30 min
One-Pot Farmer's Spaghetti
A one-pot pasta with vegetables, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan — a quick dinner on the table in 30 minutes.
450 kcal55 min
Japchae
Korean glass noodles stir-fried with colorful vegetables, egg ribbons, and marinated beef in a savory sesame-soy sauce.
600 kcal30 min
Oat Risotto with Peas
Creamy oat-based risotto made with vegetable stock, peas, and parmesan in just 30 minutes.
530 kcal1845 min
Red Beans and Rice
Classic Louisiana-style red beans slow-simmered with ham shanks, Cajun seasoning, and served over white rice.
520 kcal35 min
Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo
A one-pan weeknight skillet with toasted orzo, tender chicken thighs, lemon, capers, and Parmesan.
520 kcal60 min
Sushi Stack
Elegant stacked sushi with shrimp, avocado, and sesame on a bed of vinegared rice.
390 kcal15 min
Mushroom Carbonara
A quick pasta dish with sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and a creamy Parmesan egg sauce — ready in about 15 minutes.
810 kcal30 min
Gnocchi Alla Vodka with Ground Beef
Pillowy gnocchi tossed in a creamy tomato vodka sauce with ground sirloin and Parmesan.
590 kcal85 min
Asiago Cremini Pasta Bake with Radicchio
Creamy baked shell pasta with cremini mushrooms, radicchio, Asiago, and a golden Parmigiano-panko crust.
630 kcal25 min
Risotto with Mushrooms
Creamy arborio rice with fresh mushrooms and white wine, finished with butter and cheese.
510 kcal80 min
Roasted Vegetable Lasagna
Layers of oven-roasted zucchini, peppers, mushrooms, and onion with pasta sauce and melted cheese.
470 kcal25 min
Tagliatelle With Fresh Green Pesto and Prawns
Homemade basil and rocket pesto tossed with al dente tagliatelle and quickly seared prawns.
200 kcal30 min
Spaghetti Frittata
A hearty baked frittata loaded with whole-wheat spaghetti, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan, finished under the grill.
740 kcal60 min
Creamy Broccoli Risotto with Gorgonzola
Savory Italian-style rice dish with roasted broccoli, anchovy depth, and crumbled blue cheese
780 kcal50 min
Macaroni and Cheese
Classic baked mac and cheese with a crispy breadcrumb topping and melted cheddar — a comforting stovetop-to-oven casserole.
520 kcal60 min
Gnocchi with Ricotta and Tarragon
Homemade potato gnocchi dressed in brown butter and fresh tarragon sauce.
450 kcal50 min
Stick of Butter Shrimp and Orzo
Creamy baked orzo with shrimp, tomatoes, and a full stick of butter — a rich one-pan weeknight dinner.
430 kcal55 min
Japanese Rice Balls (Onigiri)
Traditional Japanese rice balls filled with seasoned salmon and wrapped in nori — a simple, satisfying handheld snack.
760 kcal90 min
Homemade Four Cheese Ravioli
Fresh handmade pasta filled with ricotta, mozzarella, provolone, and Parmesan, served with a pesto cream and marinara sauce.
800 kcal40 min
Chicken and Broccoli Pasta
Tender chicken thighs and broccoli tossed with penne in a lemony white wine and garlic sauce, finished with parmesan.
490 kcal35 min
Shrimp Scampi with Rice
Garlicky, buttery shrimp in a lemon-wine sauce served over fluffy white rice — ready in about 35 minutes.
80 kcal85 min
Sweet Potato Dumplings with Peach-Thai Chili Sauce
Pan-fried wonton dumplings filled with mashed sweet potato, apple, and cheddar, served with a peach-chili dipping sauce.
770 kcal20 min
Pasta with Arugula Pesto and Lemon
Fresh arugula and cheese pesto tossed with trofie pasta and bright lemon flavors.
400 kcal40 min
Rotisserie Chicken Stroganoff
Creamy mushroom and rotisserie chicken stroganoff served over buttery egg noodles, ready in about 40 minutes.
730 kcal555 min
Overnight Lasagna
A make-ahead layered lasagna with ground beef, marinara, cottage cheese, and mozzarella — assembled the night before and baked fresh.
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