But sometimes we want more of a complete meal than just a bowl of pasta. If you've ever struggled to decide what to pair with your pasta dinner, never fear—these easy side dishes are here for you.

Cook, stirring often, until pasta is tender throughout, 2 to 3 minutes past al dente. Drain pasta and rinse under cold water until chilled. Drain well and transfer to large bowl.

In a large bowl, fold in the produce with the cool pasta as shown. Step 7: Gently fold in the corn and crumbled cotija cheese. Step 8: Gently toss the dry ingredients.

Combine the cooled pasta, cheese cubes, sliced pickles, and chopped onion in a large bowl. Make the dressing in a separate bowl by whisking together mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, fresh ...

6. Remove the onions and basil sprigs from the sauce and gently nestle the meatballs into the hot sauce. Cover and let simmer for 10 minutes and stir gently.

Using a fork, gently pull the strands of squash away from the peel, and place the squash strands in a mixing bowl. 4. In a 14-inch skillet, heat the butter over medium-high heat until it is foaming.

Pasta salad is an American invention. Vinaigrette coated pasta paired with ingredients such as salami, mozzarella and olives, can be a one-bowl meal or a tasty side dish. America’s Test Kitchen ...