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Light pasta recipes

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You are less than 30 minutes away from the best pasta with tomatoes and garlic white wine sauce you've ever tasted! Fresh, ripe grape tomatoes combine with butter, garlic, white wine, and a splash of heavy cream to create a light, creamy pasta dish perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner!

6 · 25 minutes · You are less than 30 minutes away from the best pasta with tomatoes and garlic white wine sauce you've ever tasted! Fresh, ripe grape tomatoes combine with butter, garlic, white wine, and a splash of heavy cream to create a light, creamy pasta dish perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner!

Ingredients

Produce
  • 3 tbsp Basil, fresh
  • 6 cloves Garlic
  • 1 pint Grape or cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tsp Oregano, dried
Pasta & Grains
  • 8 oz Penne pasta
Baking & Spices
  • 1 Kosher salt
  • 1 Pepper, fresh cracked
Oils & Vinegars
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
Dairy
  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 1/3 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Beer, Wine & Liquor
  • 1/4 cup White wine
Lemon Garlic Parmesan Pasta - Easy, quick and light spaghetti pasta dish, perfect as a side or a main dish! Perfect for a summer dinner or lunch, cookout or parties. Save well as leftovers and great for meal prep as well!

49 · 20 minutes · Spaghetti tossed in lemon juice, garlic, butter and lots of sharedded parmesan cheese. Super simple and flavorful pasta side or main dish!

Ingredients

Produce
  • 7 cloves Garlic, fresh
  • 1 tbsp Parsley, fresh
Condiments
  • 1/2 cup Freshly squeeze lemon juice
Pasta & Grains
  • 16 oz Spaghetti, whole wheat
Baking & Spices
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp Salt
Dairy
  • 6 tbsp Butter, salted
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese
Liquids
  • 1/4 cup Pasta water
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio (Spaghetti with Garlic and Olive Oil)

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio is an authentic Italian dish made with spaghetti, sauteed garlic, tossed in olive oil, red pepper flakes, parsley, and fresh parmesan cheese.

This Easy Pasta Primavera is a tasty vegetarian meal that’s so satisfying. Made with fresh vegetables, al dente pasta, and salty Parmesan, this pasta dish is light and delicious.

This Easy Pasta Primavera is a tasty vegetarian meal that’s so satisfying. Made with fresh vegetables, al dente pasta, and salty Parmesan, this pasta dish is light and delicious.

This Grilled Chicken & Pesto Panini made with panella Italian bread on my indoor griddle is one of my family's favorite weeknight meals.

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265 · 30 minutes · The easiest and creamiest pasta made in a single pot – even the pasta gets cooked right in the pan! How easy is that?

Ingredients

Produce
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Parsley, fresh leaves
Canned Goods
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
Pasta & Grains
  • 8 oz Fettuccine
Baking & Spices
  • 1 Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Dairy
  • 2 tbsp Butter, unsalted
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan
One of the easiest pasta dishes you’ll ever make, this lemon spaghetti is great as a light meal or as a side dish, especially for grilled fish. This dish was inspired by a famous pasta in Capri, and it’s quickly become a fan favorite both online and in my restaurants – it’s the #1 seller at my restaurant, GIADA, in Las Vegas! The secret for this dish is to really let the pasta sit for a few minutes in the lemon mixture, and be sure to add that pasta water.

One of the easiest pasta dishes you’ll ever make, this lemon spaghetti is great as a light meal or as a side dish, especially for grilled fish. This dish was inspired by a famous pasta in Capri, and it’s quickly become a fan favorite both online and in my restaurants – it’s the #1 seller at my restaurant, GIADA, in Las Vegas! The secret for this dish is to really let the pasta sit for a few minutes in the lemon mixture, and be sure to add that pasta water.

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1/3 cup Basil, fresh
  • 1 tbsp Lemon
Condiments
  • 1/2 cup Lemon juice, fresh
Pasta & Grains
  • 1 lb Spaghetti, dried
Baking & Spices
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
  • 3/4 tsp Salt
Oils & Vinegars
  • 2/3 cup Olive oil
Dairy
  • 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese
Bruschetta Pasta Salad

Bruschetta Pasta Salad is a light, fresh and delicious summery pasta salad recipe that you must try! Made by combining fresh bruschetta with spaghetti pasta this recipe uses the freshest ingredients, is one of the easiest to make and comes together in no time. Recipe is vegan and vegetarian friendly, and includes a step-by-step recipe video.

Steps for cooking vegetarian pasta

This lemon butter garlic pasta sauce is the quickest, most delicious lunch to try on a busy day. Bursting with lemon flavour, this pasta al limone is also garlicky and naturally creamy at the same time!

Tomato Basil & Spinach Chicken Spaghetti – healthy, light, Mediterranean style dinner, packed with vegetables, protein and good oils.

Tomato Basil & Spinach Chicken Spaghetti – healthy, light, Mediterranean style dinner, packed with vegetables, protein and good oils.

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Simple Angel Hair Pasta recipe has only 5 ingredients but feels like an Italian feast. Add your favorite protein or leave as is for a favorite vegetarian meal. Perfect for a quick and easy dinner. #PastaRecipes #PastaDishes #AngelHairPastaRecipes #AngelHairPasta