Whether you like pasta with thick, meaty sauces like spaghetti and meatballs or just light and creamy like carbonara, learning how to cook pasta is always a must for a new cook. It’s easy to make and is always a great dish to serve at dinners or parties, even the kids will appreciate it!
Quick Classic Carbonara
What do you need:
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3/4 kg of medium pasta
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4 slices of bacon
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1 cup frozen peas
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3/4 cup milk
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1/2 cup cream cheese, cubed
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. While the pasta is cooking, cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp. When done, drain the bacon on paper towels, reserving about 2 tablespoons of fat in the pan. Place peas, milk, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and garlic powder in skillet and simmer until mixture is smooth, well blended and piping hot. Place cooked pasta in a large bowl, pour cream cheese sauce over pasta and top with bacon.
Angel Hair Pasta with Chicken and Tomato
What do you need:
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2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, chopped
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4 cups diced tomatoes
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1 cup angel hair pasta
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1 cup sliced mushrooms
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3/4 cup sliced black olives
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2 teaspoons garlic-herb seasoning mix
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olive oil
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Grated Parmesan cheese
Cook the pasta in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and reserve. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breast halves with the garlic-herb seasoning mix and cook 3 to 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and olives and continue cooking until the chicken is golden brown. Remove the chicken juices from the pan and lower the heat. Add the tomatoes to the mixture, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Mix pasta and chicken mixture. Top with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Easy Cold Artichoke Pasta
What do you need:
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1 jar of marinated artichoke hearts
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 cup macaroni salad
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1 cup pitted black olives
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
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1/2 cup mushrooms, quartered
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
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1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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Salt and pepper to taste
Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain and place in a large bowl. Add artichoke hearts, garlic, olives, tomatoes, mushrooms, parsley, oregano, and basil to the bowl. Toss to mix ingredients well. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Enjoy your first culinary escapades with these quick but delicious pasta recipes!
