Pasta is an incredibly versatile ingredient that can be made in different ways and combined with a variety of ingredients. It is quick, easy, and satisfying to make. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a beginner, these five easy pasta recipes are perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner.
1. Classic Spaghetti Carbonara:
Ingredients:
– 1 pound spaghetti
– 4 eggs
– 1 cup Parmesan cheese
– 6 slices of bacon, diced
– Salt and pepper
Instructions:
1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
2. In a separate pan, cook bacon until crispy.
3. Beat eggs and Parmesan cheese together in a bowl.
4. Drain spaghetti and add it to the pan with the bacon.
5. Remove the pan from the heat and pour the egg mixture over the spaghetti, stirring quickly so the eggs don’t scramble.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Creamy Chicken Alfredo:
Ingredients:
– 1 pound fettuccine
– ½ cup butter
– 2 garlic cloves, minced
– 2 cups heavy cream
– 1 cup Parmesan cheese
– 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
– Salt and pepper
Instructions:
1. Cook fettuccine according to package directions.
2. In a separate pan, cook garlic in butter until fragrant.
3. Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and chicken, and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve the sauce over the cooked fettuccine.
3. Tomato and Basil Pasta:
Ingredients:
– 1 pound spaghetti
– 4 cups chopped tomatoes
– 4 garlic cloves, minced
– ½ cup chopped fresh basil
– ½ cup olive oil
– Salt and pepper
Instructions:
1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
2. In a separate pan, cook garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
3. Add chopped tomatoes and cook for 10-15 minutes.
4. Combine the cooked spaghetti, tomato sauce, and fresh basil, and toss until well combined.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta:
Ingredients:
– 1 pound linguine
– 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 4 garlic cloves, minced
– Juice of 2 lemons
– 1 cup heavy cream
– Salt and pepper
Instructions:
1. Cook linguine according to package directions.
2. In a separate pan, cook garlic until fragrant.
3. Add shrimp and cook until pink.
4. Add lemon juice and heavy cream and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve the sauce over the cooked linguine.
5. Pesto Pasta:
Ingredients:
– 1 pound penne pasta
– 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
– 2 garlic cloves, peeled
– ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
– ½ cup olive oil
– Salt and pepper
Instructions:
1. Cook penne pasta according to package directions.
2. In a blender or food processor, combine basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil.
3. Blend until smooth.
4. Toss the cooked pasta with the pesto sauce until well combined.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
These five pasta recipes are delicious, easy-to-make, and perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Try them tonight!
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