It depends on how full you want to be. If you are looking for the lite (not necessarily fat free) option, go with bread and salad. If you want a filler, go with the pasta with some sort of cream or cheese sauce. I don't mean Mac & Cheese. I have a recipe from a restaurant from many, many years ago. It is simple, but very good, and filling.
1 8oz Velveeta (yes Velveeta, not cheddar. Fast and creamy).
1 4oz Sour Cream
1 Tsp Italian Seasoning
½ Tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper
2 Tbls Butter
1 Sm Onion, finely chopped
1 Tsp Minced Fresh Garlic
1 lbs Linguine
Start water for pasta.
Melt Butter on Med High, Sauté Onions until clear, add garlic and Italian Seasoning. Cook approximately 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium, and add Velveeta. When melted, add Black Pepper and Sour Cream and reduce heat to low. Stir until mixed. Pour over pasta and serve immediately. I also use this for Stuffed Baked Potatoes, but add ½ cup bacon bits.
I have used this with clams, shrimp and oysters, and it is all good. Simple, but filling.