you’re free to do this… one slurp at a time.
I could eat it almost every night of the week and not get bored.
What I don’t love is when a recipe doesn’t use the whole box.
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As a recipe developer, I try hard to follow recipes as written.
I know how much work goes into writing and testing recipes.
I refuse to leave four ounces behind, so I usually go ahead and use it all.
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Sometimes, my blatant disregard for a recipe works out fine, and sometimes, I regret my decision.
I want to save you from my mistakes.
It’s easier to find a recipe that uses the whole box than I thought.
Alison Bickel
And since some boxes of pasta weigh only 12 ounces, we included a few of those, too.
Below are 25 weeknight-friendly pasta dishes that you and your family will love.
Who knows, maybe Ill be able touse the rest of the can of tomato pastewhile Im at it.
Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe
Warm the cherry tomatoes on the stove with olive oil, which makes them juicier and fuller flavored.
you’re able to serve the pasta warm or at room temperature.
Easy Pasta With Winter Greens
This striking pasta comes together faster than you’d think.
Simply Recipes / Mica Siva
Blanch Swiss chard in your boiling water before cooking the pasta.
If you’ve got the option to’t find it, rigatoni is a good substitute.
Dinner is ready in 30 minutes flat.
Simply Recipes / Lori Rice
Use the blender to make the dressing and then cook the pasta and chopped vegetables in the same pot.
Add in a can of drained white beans for a full meal.
Look for white miso in the refrigerated section near the tofu.
Simply Recipes / Hannah Zimmerman
No-Cook Tomato Basil Pasta
Simply Recipes / Sarah Tane
You had me at no-cook.
Instead of using heat to bring the ingredients together, this recipe uses the refrigerator.
The trick is to use really ripe tomatoes.
Simply Recipes / Sarah Tane
Stir the no-cook sauce into the warm linguine and enjoy.
One-Pot Mac and Cheese
Cook your macaroni directly in the sauce.
Cream cheese is the key to this rich and creamy (and easy) mac and cheese.
Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe
Serve over spaghetti or linguine.
As an added bonus, the mountain of shredded zucchini basically disappears in the finished dish.
Pressure Cooker Pasta Primavera
Do you always overcook your pasta?
Elise Bauer
Let the Instant Pot help.
The pressure cooker keeps track of the cooking time so you could sit and scroll.
Make this recipe in two steps: first, cook the vegetables.
Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel
Then cook the pasta.
Mix them together, then serve a flavorful dinner with only one pot to clean.
Whole grain mustard, milder than Dijon, is ideal for this dish.
Coco Morante
Use penne or ziti in place of the strozzapreti if you like.
Kale pesto is a quick way to use up a bunch of kale.
Blanching it softens the flavor and also helps the sauce stay a vibrant green.
Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel
Set a glass measuring cup next to the pot to help you remember.
Roast roma tomatoes until they’re soft and juicy.
Smash the tomatoes and stir into a pot of cooked pasta.
Sally Vargas
Chicken Piccata Pasta
Classic flavors, updated presentation.
Serve with agreen salad.
Cacio e Pepe
Cacio e pepe relies on quality cheeses and freshly ground pepper for unforgettable results.
Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel
Look for long pasta like bucatini or spaghetti noodles to coat in the luscious sauce.
And a tub of mascarpone makes the sauce a breeze.
The olive oil dressing adds an herby undertone to the garden-fresh vegetables and pasta.
Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel
As much as you may want to, don’t skip soaking the sliced onion.
You’ll appreciate the way it mellows the flavor.
This bright pasta dish comes together quickly.
Nick Evans
Youll be eating in 35 minutes.
Pasta with Artichoke Hearts, Sun Dried Tomatoes, and Toasted Almonds
Dairy-free eaters rejoice!
Chopped, toasted almonds add the nuttiness to this dish without the added dairy.
Jessica Gavin
Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad
Swap out mild-flavored fresh salmon for smoked salmon.
Plus, its already cooked!
The rest is easy.
Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek
Cook pasta and mix it with chopped vegetables, lemon juice, and mayonnaise.
Leftovers make a great lunch.
Sheryl Julian
Sabrina Modelle
Shrimp Scampi with Peas and Shrimp.
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Elise Bauer
Elise Bauer
