What are some great simple pasta recipes?

 Here are some simple and delicious pasta recipes you can whip up quickly:

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1. Aglio e Olio (Garlic and Olive Oil Pasta)

Ingredients:

Spaghetti

Olive oil

Garlic (thinly sliced)

Red pepper flakes

Parsley (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Reserve some pasta water.

2. Sauté garlic in olive oil until golden. Add red pepper flakes.

3. Toss the pasta with the garlic oil, adding pasta water as needed.

4. Garnish with parsley and serve.

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2. Tomato Basil Pasta

Ingredients:

Penne or spaghetti

Olive oil

Garlic (minced)

Fresh or canned tomatoes

Fresh basil

Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta and set aside.

2. Sauté garlic in olive oil, then add tomatoes and cook until soft.

3. Toss in pasta, garnish with basil, and sprinkle Parmesan if desired.

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3. Creamy Alfredo Pasta

Ingredients:

Fettuccine

Butter

Garlic (minced)

Heavy cream

Parmesan cheese

Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Cook fettuccine and set aside.

2. In a pan, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add cream and simmer.

3. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Toss pasta in the sauce and season to taste.

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4. Pesto Pasta

Ingredients:

Pasta of choice

Basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)

Olive oil

Cherry tomatoes (optional)

Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta and reserve some pasta water.

2. Mix pesto with a little pasta water and olive oil.

3. Toss pasta with the pesto mixture and garnish with Parmesan and cherry tomatoes.

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5. One-Pot Pasta

Ingredients:

Spaghetti or linguine

Cherry tomatoes

Garlic (minced)

Onion (sliced)

Spinach or basil

Olive oil and water

Instructions:

1. Place all ingredients in a large pot with water and a bit of olive oil.

2. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until pasta is cooked and sauce thickens.

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6. Cheesy Macaroni

Ingredients:

Elbow macaroni

Butter

Milk

Cheddar cheese

Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Cook macaroni and set aside.

2. Melt butter in a pan, add milk, and stir in cheese until melted.

3. Mix pasta with the cheese sauce and season with salt and pepper.

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