Description
Discover five comforting and easy pasta recipes perfect for quick weeknight dinners. These dishes are designed for busy evenings, offering warm, satisfying meals with minimal fuss.
Ingredients
- Pasta (spaghetti, penne, fettuccine)
- Garlic
- Onion
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- Heavy cream or milk
- Cheese (Parmesan, mozzarella, cheddar)
- Herbs (basil, parsley, oregano)
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Optional: Chicken, sausage, vegetables
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- While pasta cooks, sauté aromatics (garlic, onion) in olive oil or butter in a large pan.
- Add main ingredients (e.g., tomatoes, protein, vegetables) and cook until heated through or browned.
- Stir in creamy elements (cream, cheese) and seasonings.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce. Add reserved pasta water if needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs and extra cheese if desired.
Notes
- Adjust seasonings to your taste.
- Feel free to substitute ingredients based on what you have on hand.
- Many of these recipes can be made in under 30 minutes.
- Consider making a large batch for leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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