12 Simple Pasta Dishes That Taste Amazing
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Pasta is a dish that can come together in only a few minutes, which makes it so versatile. You can whip up a meal that tastes like it's been simmering for hours thanks to ingredients that blend together into something so elegant. All of these recipes are must makes when unexpected guests show up on your doorstop or you just don't feel like spending hours in the kitchen. The final results are simply delicious.
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Simple Tomato Sauce
A true Italian pasta sauce traditionally takes hours to simmer together. But this quick-cooking tomato gravy is so good over your favorite noodles.
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Pasta With Fava Greens
Fava greens might not be something you cook with regularly, but this pasta dish is unique and so flavorful, you'll love sharing it with dinner guests.
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Kale and Italian Sausage Creamy Spaghetti
Made with hearty kale and Italian sausage, the creamy sauce for this spaghetti is so rich — and it comes together in less than 30 minutes.
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Spinach, Bacon, and Pasta
Taking it down to the basics, spinach and bacon blend together, creating the sauce for this pasta toss.
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Spicy Garlic
Sharp garlic and spicy red pepper flakes turn spaghetti into something so much more. Once you try this recipe for spaghetti aglio, olio, e peperoncino, you'll wonder why you aren't making it every night.
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Roasted Garlic Parmesan
If you are a garlic-lover, roast a few cloves for a pasta dinner that hits all your cravings. Creamy pasta, fragrant garlic, and parmesan cheese are the perfect combo.
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Linguine With Kale and Chickpeas
You might not think pasta and chickpeas are meant to work together, but this recipe will surprise you with its ease and deliciousness.
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Sun-Dried Tomato Toss
A modern take on the traditional pasta salad, using sun-dried tomatoes gives the dish a Summer feel no matter what time of year it is.
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Caprese Macaroni and Cheese
Just looking at the picture should say it all. Melty cheese sauce, tomatoes, basil . . . this is a must-make recipe.
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Lemon Parmesan Pasta
Filled with the fresh flavors of lemon and basil, parmesan rounds out this pasta dish, making it delicious on its own or alongside roasted chicken.
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One-Pot Pasta
Make it super easy with this one-pot recipe that cooks together without any fuss. It's light and fresh, and you won't be left with tons of dishes in your sink.
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Bacon and Tomato Pasta
Bacon and pasta complement each other deliciously, so adding a tomato sauce really elevates this bowl. You're going to love the simplicity of this recipe.