If you love pasta and want to eat it more often, then you need to cook it regularly - but who has time for that?
Luckily, there are lots of alternative recipes that can save you time and effort, but still make you happy with the results.
Here are a few quick pasta variations you might enjoy.
Aglio e Olio
Heat olive oil in a pan, add minced garlic, and sauté until golden. Toss cooked pasta in the garlic-infused oil.
Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and grated Parmesan cheese for a flavorful kick.
Caprese Pasta
Cook pasta and let it cool. Mix in diced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, and torn basil leaves.
Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Pesto Pasta
Blend fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil in a food processor to make a creamy pesto sauce.
Toss the cooked pasta in the pesto sauce until well coated. Add cherry tomatoes or grilled chicken for extra flavor.
Lemon Butter Pasta
Cook pasta and drain. In a separate pan, melt butter and add freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Toss the pasta in the lemon butter sauce. Sprinkle with grated lemon zest and chopped parsley for a refreshing taste.
Carbonara
Cook bacon until crispy and set aside. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper.
Cook pasta and drain, reserving some of the cooking water.
Toss the hot pasta with the egg mixture, adding the reserved cooking water gradually to create a creamy sauce. Crumble the cooked bacon on top.
Tomato and Spinach Pasta
Sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened.
Stir in fresh spinach leaves and cook until wilted. Toss the cooked pasta in the tomato and spinach mixture.
Season with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
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