Who doesn't love pasta? There are countless ways that you can make and enjoy pasta! And if you are watching the waistline, have any dietary restrictions, or just want different variations, there is a past for you! There are gluten free pastas, whole wheat pastas, and even quinoa pasta! Yes, quinoa pasta! I didn't believe it either until I saw it with my own eyes.
Today though, I am going to keep it traditional with some classic pasta dishes that are light and easy to make. Although you can just go out and buy pasta, I HIGHLY recommend that you make your own pasta at home at least once! It is so much easier than you may think, and it can be a fun activity with the family! So go get your hands dirty and enjoy some freshly made pasta!
Although you can just go out and buy pasta, I HIGHLY recommend that you make your own pasta at home at least once! It is so much easier than you may think, and it can be a fun activity with the family! So go get your hands dirty and enjoy some freshly made pasta!
Pasta alla Carbonara
This classic egg based pasta looks very fancy, but it is quite quick and easy to throw together! I use this one a lot when we are having friends over.
Shrimp fra Diavolo
This is a favorite of the hubs, and again, very quick to pull together. It may seem complicated, but once you actually see the directions and how quickly it all pulls together, it will end up being a dinner staple! It also pairs well with a nice red wine, so it is an excellent date night meal.
Pasta Goo-Gootz
This is one of my all time favorites! This is a classic recipe from my Nonna that I ALWAYS make during the summer or when I am dreaming of summer! I cannot even begin to stress how easy and quick this meal is to throw together! We also do a CSA in the summer, so the dish is that much better with the fresh farm vegetables!
For more great pasta dishes, visit the sites below:
Feed Me Phoebe: Sesame Soba Noodle Salad with Cabbage Slaw
The Mom 100: Creamy Goat Cheese and Spinach Linguine
The Cultural Dish: Homemade Pasta and Top 3 Light and Easy Pasta Recipes
Taste with the Eyes: A Unique Pasta Made of Black Beans - Gluten-Free, Lower-Carb
Napa Farmhouse 1885: Ravioli with Asparagus, Green Pea Sauce & Sauteed Scallops
Red or Green: Pasta Cacio e Pepe (pasta with pecorino & black pepper)
In Jennie's Kitchen: Spaghetti Limone
Dishin & Dishes: The Best Homemade Ravioli Ever
FN Dish: 5 Back-Pocket Pastas That Always Have Your Back
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This looks delicious! I was hoping to dry out the pasta and put in cellophane bags to give as gifts - how long would the dried pasta last?
ReplyDeleteHi Rachel - do you have a pasta dryer or are you just planning on drying it out yourself? Either way is fine, but if you just hang the noodles or lay them out to dry themselves, make sure they are completely dry and no damp spots remain (otherwise the pasta could go bad quickly). Once the pasta is completely dried, as long as it is sealed up in a bag or container, it can last for several months at room temperature. Also, just as a note, when handling the pasta dry, it can become quite brittle, so just be careful if you want to keep it in longer strands. If not, you can twirl the pasta into little nests prior to drying so that less breakage occurs.
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