Easy pasta recipes

 Here are some easy pasta recipes that are quick to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights or simple meals:

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1. Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients: Spaghetti, shrimp, butter, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese.

Instructions: Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Sauté garlic in butter until fragrant, then add shrimp and cook until pink. Toss the shrimp with pasta, adding lemon juice, parsley, and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

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2. Pesto Pasta

Ingredients: Your favorite pasta, pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade), cherry tomatoes, Parmesan cheese.

Instructions: Cook pasta according to package instructions. Toss with pesto sauce, halved cherry tomatoes, and grated Parmesan. Optionally, add grilled chicken or veggies for more protein.

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3. Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Ingredients: Spaghetti, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, parsley, Parmesan cheese.

Instructions: Cook spaghetti. Sauté garlic in olive oil until golden, then add red pepper flakes. Toss the cooked pasta in the garlic oil mixture, sprinkle with parsley, and top with Parmesan.

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4. Creamy Alfredo Pasta

Ingredients: Fettuccine, heavy cream, butter, garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper.

Instructions: Cook fettuccine according to package directions. In a pan, melt butter, sauté garlic, and add heavy cream. Simmer until thickened, then stir in Parmesan. Toss pasta in the sauce and season with salt and pepper.

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5. One-Pot Spaghetti Bolognese

Ingredients: Ground beef or turkey, onion, garlic, marinara sauce, spaghetti, basil, Parmesan.

Instructions: Brown ground meat with onions and garlic. Add marinara sauce and uncooked spaghetti, then add water to cover the pasta. Cook until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened. Top with basil and Parmesan.

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6. Caprese Pasta Salad

Ingredients: Pasta (penne or fusilli), cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, balsamic glaze.

Instructions: Cook pasta, then cool it under cold water. Toss with halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and fresh basil. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve chilled.

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7. Pasta Carbonara

Ingredients: Spaghetti, eggs, Parmesan cheese, pancetta or bacon, black pepper.

Instructions: Cook spaghetti. In a separate pan, fry pancetta or bacon until crispy. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, Parmesan, and black pepper. Toss the hot pasta with pancetta and then mix in the egg mixture, stirring quickly to create a creamy sauce.

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8. Tomato Basil Pasta

Ingredients: Penne or spaghetti, fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil, Parmesan cheese.

Instructions: Cook pasta. Sauté garlic in olive oil, add chopped tomatoes, and cook until soft. Toss with pasta, fresh basil, and Parmesan.

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9. Mac and Cheese

Ingredients: Elbow macaroni, cheddar cheese, milk, butter, flour, salt, pepper.

Instructions: Cook macaroni. In a pan, melt butter and make a roux by whisking in flour. Gradually add milk and cook until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted and smooth, then combine with macaroni.

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10. Lemon Zucchini Pasta

Ingredients: Zucchini noodles (or spaghetti), lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, Parmesan cheese.

Instructions: Sauté garlic in olive oil, then add zucchini noodles and cook briefly. Add lemon zest and juice, toss well, and top with Parmesan cheese.

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These pasta recipes are simple, quick, and can easily be customized to suit your preferences!