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Pork and Tomatillo Stew

Good News This spicy Mexican-style stew is loaded with vegetables, including carrots, an excellent source of vitamins A and K. Andrew Murray makes it for his employees around harvest time. "It's our comfort food at the winery," he says. "And it's a nice excuse to stop for a few minutes and eat together, even when we're busy."

4 Servings - 1 hr 20 min - foodandwine.com

Penne with Roasted Asparagus and Balsamic Butter

Simmering the balsamic vinegar both mellows and thickens it. When tossed with the hot pasta and the butter, it forms a smooth, uniquely flavored sauce.

4 Servings - foodandwine.com

Red Beet Fusilli with Balsamic, Poppy Seeds and Mint

This is super a easy pasta with beets, balsamic vinegar and poppy seeds. This brightly colored recipe is a real showstopper.

6 Servings - 20 min - sippitysup.com

Rigatoni with Sweet Tomatoes, Eggplant, and Mozzarella

For this Italian recipe, rigatoni pasta is tossed with tomatoes, onions, mozzarella, eggplant, and a bit of cream. Pure comfort and kid-friendly.

4 Servings - leitesculinaria.com

Lasagna Soup

This Lasagna Soup recipe contains fusilli pasta, italian sausage, ricotta, chicken stock, grated parmesan cheese and more.

8 Servings - afarmgirlsdabbles.com

Aunt Fran's Goulash

This Aunt Fran's Goulash recipe contains spiral pasta, ground beef, kidney beans, tomato sauce, pepper and more.

6 Servings - 25 min - tasteofhome.com

Chicken and Root Vegetable Potpie

In the magazine's early days, we shied away from indulgent ingredients like puff pastry. Now, though, we understand that these items can fit into a healthful diet. This dish registers at just 30 percent calories from fat--root vegetables help balance the fat from the flaky topping. You can also bake in individual (10-ounce) ramekins or crocks for the same amount of time.

8 Servings - myrecipes.com

Baked Ziti

A classic Italian American comfort food of pasta baked with sausage, tomato sauce and all kinds of gooey, yummy cheeses.

8 Servings - 55 min - simplyrecipes.com

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

To make this dish the traditional Roman way, mix the cheese, eggs, pepper, and pork in a bowl to create a thick sauce before tossing it with the pasta.

4 Servings - saveur.com

Baked Ziti

Short tube-shaped pasta tossed with seasoned tomato sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses is baked in a casserole until bubbling.

8 Servings - 55 min - campbellskitchen.com

Wild Mushroom Macaroni and Three Cheeses

This Wild Mushroom Macaroni and Three Cheeses recipe contains elbow pasta, parmigiano reggiano, sharp cheddar, whole milk, white truffle oil and more.

8 Servings - whatwereeating.com

Chicken Scampi

Garlic-and-lemon seasoned chicken in a creamy sauce tops hot pasta for a perfect dish. Click here to visit the new home of KitchenDaily!

6 Servings - kitchendaily.com

Almond-Crusted Chicken and Nectarine Salad with Buttermilk-Chive Dressing

This time of year, salad takes center stage. It's fast, it's fresh, and a little protein makes it a complete no-fuss meal. In this dish, the chicken is crunchy, the nectarines sweet, and the tangy dressing ties it all together. If you can't find chicken tenderloins, look for thin cutlets, which work just as well.

4 Servings - finecooking.com