![]() They’re simple to make, don’t require a ton of crazy ingredients, feed a decent sized crowd, and are always popular with whoever I feed it to. With such a vast variety of pasta dishes listed I couldn’t possibly cover all the tips and tricks there are, so be sure to read each recipe post to find out all the ins and outs for that particular recipe.Īll of these recipes are “no fail” pastas that the whole family LOVES! I’ll use one for dinner and FREEZE the other to be used on a busy day. ![]() Because it is so easy, I will often double the recipe I’m already making. Along that train of thought, many pasta dishes can be made ahead of time and either STORED in the fridge or freezer to be warmed up later. These are some of our favorite easy side dishes to pair with pasta: However, don’t add olive oil as the oil will prevent sauces from sticking to the pasta. You can lightly rinse with water to keep the pasta from sticking to each other. The best way to test for doneness is to bite into a piece. You’ll need to refer to the package for specific times. Cook uncovered until the desired tenderness. Add 1-2 tablespoon salt for every pound of pasta. Optional: Once the water is boiling you can choose to add salt.(Tip- For added flavor use chicken or vegetable broth instead of water to cook the pasta.) This ensures that there will be enough liquid to cook the pasta as well as enough room for the pasta to cook without being clumped together. You’ll want 4 quarts of water for every pound of pasta. Once cooked, 2 oz of pasta is about 1-1.25 cups of cooked pasta. Boiling 2 oz of dry pasta per person is a good guideline to follow. Penne, bow tie, wagon wheel, shell, rigatoni, fusilli, ziti can often be used interchangeably as well.īoiling Pasta.Spaghetti, Angel hair, Linguine, Fettuccine are all similar and can be substituted for one another.Of course, there are a few recipes that you have to stick with what’s written (like lasagna), but other recipes can be switched up with whatever you have in the pantry. Pasta is pretty forgiving in that you can use virtually any type of noodle in a given recipe. Cheese: Cheese can be sprinkled on top or melted into the dish.Protein: Protein can be mixed in with the dish or added to the top chicken, shrimp, bacon bits or ground turkey, chicken, sausage or beef all work well.For picky eaters shredded carrots, zucchini, and diced mushrooms can easily be hidden in sauces. Some of my favorites include bell pepper, asparagus, and broccoli. You can add sautéd, roasted or grilled vegetables right on top of many dishes. ![]() Veggies: Vegetables are a healthy and easy ingredient to add to pasta.Sauce: Add a simple sauce- pesto, marinara or alfredo sauce are easy to whip up, or you can buy premade sauce.So whether you’re trying to spruce up an old recipe or creating something new, here are few easy ways to do so: Many pasta recipes can have a lot of ingredients, but some pasta dishes are incredibly simple and still yummy. Pasta pairs well with almost any flavor and texture. My oven isn’t working right now so I’ve had to be inventive lately lol.Pasta with simple ingredients. I added some steamed peas (frozen, pre-cooked in the microwave and dumped in, drained) at the end and I love the nutty flavor it added (and my kids love peas). I paired it with simple pan fried chicken thighs (my husbands doesn’t do meat-less dinners), cooked stove top in a few tbs of butter and seasoned with salt and pepper only. And good thing I did because BOTH my children asked for seconds. So if you use a whole package of pasta (16oz, which I did and used thin spaghetti) I would double the milk and/or cream and broth because the extra pasta will absorb it. I kept the broth, garlic, and butter the same and it still turned out delicious. ![]() I had to add more milk/cream to the mix but I also used a whole pack of pasta, so of course. I had all the ingredients for this pasta (always have grated parm, garlic, and heavy cream/milk on hand) and wanted to pair my chicken with this pasta. I had boneless skinless chicken thighs to use that were defrosted, but not a clue what to do with them.
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