Whether you like pasta with thick, meaty sauces like spaghetti with meatballs or just light and creamy like carbonara, learning how to cook pasta is always a must for a new cook. It is easy to prepare and it is always a good dish to serve at dinners or parties, even children will appreciate it!
Fast classic carbonara
What do you need:
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3/4 kilogram 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, diced
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1/2 cup of 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 and reserve about 2 tablespoons of the fat in the skillet. Place the peas, milk, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder in the skillet and simmer until the mixture is smooth, well blended, and piping hot. Place the cooked pasta in a large bowl, for the cream cheese sauce over the 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 of 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 pasta in a large pot of boiling water with a little salt until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and reserve. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breast halves with the garlic herb seasoning mix and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and olives and continue cooking until the chicken is golden brown. Remove the chicken juices from the skillet and lower the heat. Add the tomatoes to the mixture, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Mix the pasta and chicken mixture. Top with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Easy cold artichoke paste
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, halved
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1/2 cup mushrooms, quartered
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1 tablespoon minced 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 the ingredients well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Enjoy your first culinary adventures with these quick but delicious pasta recipes!