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Pasta is the ultimate staple for a fast and easy meal. And even if your pantry and fridge are nearly empty, there's a good chance you have the ingredients on hand for these speedy pasta dishes, because they all have between three and seven ingredients (besides salt and pepper, of course). From parmesan garlic spaghetti to the easiest tomato sauce you'll ever make, these will become your go-to recipes when you need a carb fix ASAP.
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Parmesan Garlic Spaghetti
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Here's what you'll need:
Butter
Garlic
Parmesan cheese
Parsley
Get the recipe: parmesan garlic spaghetti
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Spaghetti Aglio, Olio, e Peperoncino
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Here's what you'll need:
Garlic
Olive oil
Red pepper flakes
Get the recipe: spaghetti aglio, olio, e peperoncino
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Easy Carbonara
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Here's what you'll need:
Pancetta or bacon
Eggs
Parmesan
Get the recipe: Gwyneth Paltrow's carbonara
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Pasta With Pesto and Roasted Tomatoes
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Here's what you'll need:
Cherry tomatoes
Olive oil
Breadcrumbs
Garlic
Pesto
Parmesan
Basil
Get the recipe: pasta with pesto and roasted tomatoes
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Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Pasta
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Here's what you'll need:
Olive oil
Garlic
Parmesan cheese
Get the recipe: roasted garlic and parmesan pasta
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Lemony Arugula Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe
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Here's what you'll need:
Olive oil
Pancetta
Garlic
Red pepper flakes
Lemons
Parmesan
Arugula
Get the recipe: lemony arugula spaghetti cacio e pepe
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Linguine With Kale and Chickpeas
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Here's what you'll need:
Kale
Garlic
Red pepper flakes
Olive oil
Chickpeas
Pecorino
Get the recipe: linguine with kale and chickpeas
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Lemon Spaghetti
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Here's what you'll need:
Parmesan
Lemons
Olive oil
Basil
Get the recipe: lemon spaghetti
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Vegetarian Carbonara
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Here's what you'll need:
Eggs
Parmesan cheese
Garlic
Olive oil
Parsley
Get the recipe: vegetarian carbonara
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Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
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Here's what you'll need:
Olive oil
Garlic
Red pepper flakes
Parsley
Get the recipe: spaghetti aglio e olio
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Spaghetti Cooked in Red Wine
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Here's what you'll need:
Red wine
Olive oil
Garlic
Red pepper flakes
Parsley
Walnuts
Parmesan cheese
Get the recipe: spaghetti cooked in red wine
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Summer Amatriciana Pasta
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Here's what you'll need:
Olive oil
Pancetta
Garlic
Tomatoes
Basil
Pecorino
Get the recipe: Summer amatriciana pasta
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Penne With Spicy Tomato Sauce and Pancetta
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Here's what you'll need:
Olive oil
Pancetta
Garlic
Red pepper flakes
Canned tomatoes
Dried oregano
Sugar
Parmesan cheese
Get the recipe: penne with spicy tomato sauce and pancetta
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Pasta Carbonara With Leeks and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
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Here's what you'll need:
Bacon
Leeks
Eggs
Parsley
Sun-dried tomatoes
Parmesan cheese
Get the recipe: pasta carbonara with leeks and sun-dried tomatoes
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Margherita Pizza Pasta
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Here's what you'll need:
Olive oil
Garlic
Anchovy paste
Cherry tomatoes
Basil
Mozzarella cheese
Get the recipe: margherita pizza pasta
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Easy Tomato Sauce
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Here's what you'll need:
Canned tomatoes
Butter
Onion
Get the recipe: easy tomato sauce
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Garlicky Arugula Pasta
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Here's what you'll need:
Olive oil
Garlic
Red pepper flakes
Fish sauce
Arugula
Get the recipe: garlicky arugula pasta
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Carbonara With Spinach
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Here's what you'll need:
Bacon
Spinach
Garlic
Egg
Parsley
Parmesan
Get the recipe: carbonara with spinach
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Angel Hair Pasta With Chicken and Artichokes
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Here's what you'll need:
Chicken broth
Flour
Chicken
Olive oil
Canned artichokes
Capers
Butter
Get the recipe: angel hair pasta with chicken and artichokes
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Pasta With Fava Greens
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Here's what you'll need:
Fava greens
Olive oil
Parmesan
Get the recipe: pasta with fava greens
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