I like pasta primavera. Make any type of pasta you have on hand (my favorites are fusili or penne). Cut up any combination of fresh vegetables you have on hand. Some I use often would be onion, garlic, mushrooms, zucchini, red bell pepper, but broccoli, green peas, sun-dried tomatoes, sliced olives, etc., are great too. Add chopped meat, if desired, such as cubed cooked chicken, diced ham, crumbled bacon, slivered salami, whatever. Saute the vegetables in a little olive oil. Sprinkle with about a tablespoon of flour. Cook for 30 seconds or so. Then add a 1/4 to a half cup milk, half and half or cream. Stir until slightly thickened. Pour the sauce with meat and vegetables over the pasta. Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese and serve.