Nobody dislikes pasta, right? The excitement of tucking into a hearty meal of pasta delights foodies everywhere! Our appetites, which have already started to surface as the weekend approaches, have made us want to gorge on a variety of mouthwatering foods. Although ordering pasta is usually the best option, why waste money when you can prepare it yourself? We have discovered simple pasta dishes that may be prepared in 30 minutes thanks to our study. Pasta from a resaurant may now be had whenever you want at home!

1. One-Pot Chicken Pasta

If you are a lazy cook, then this one-pot recipe shall help you make red sauce pasta at home. All you need to add all ingredients in the pot and let the pasta cook for 30 minutes. Red sauce chicken pasta shall be ready!

Ingredients:

• 1 pound chicken breast, cut into small pieces
• 1 pound pasta (penne, fusilli, or similar)
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from pot and set aside.
2. Add onion and garlic to the same pot and sauté for 2-3 minutes until onion is translucent.
3. Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil.
4. Add the pasta to the pot and stir to combine. Lower the heat to medium-low and cover the pot.
5. Cook the pasta for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
6. Add the cooked chicken back into the pot and stir to combine.
7. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the pasta.

2. Lemon Garlic Pasta

The zestiness of lemon and the earthiness of garlic come together to in this quick recipe! This creamy lemon and garlic pasta doesn’t use cream or cheese to get its signature smooth texture, it uses cream cheese. You shall get the best of flavours in this white sauce pasta.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound spaghetti or linguine pasta
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente.
2. While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook, stirring frequently, until garlic is fragrant and just beginning to turn golden, about 1-2 minutes.
3. Add lemon juice to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce has slightly thickened.
4. Add heavy cream to the skillet and stir to combine. Let the sauce simmer for another 1-2 minutes, until it has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
5. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and incorporated into the sauce.
6. Drain cooked pasta and add it to the skillet with the lemon garlic sauce. Toss the pasta with the sauce until evenly coated.
7. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!

3. Curry Pasta

Did you know a bowl of pasta can also come with some desi spins?! Imagine your pasta drenched in a flavourful, creamy curry! Pasta cooked with tomatoes, onions, cream and milk with the very mild flavours of meat masala to make a scrumptious curry pasta.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound pasta (penne, fusilli, or similar)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente.
2. While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic and sauté until onion is translucent and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
3. Add curry powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, until spices are fragrant.
4. Add vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, and chickpeas to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let the mixture simmer for about 10-15 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
5. Stir in coconut milk and let the sauce simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
6. Drain cooked pasta and add it to the skillet with the curry sauce. Toss the pasta with the sauce until evenly coated.
7. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!

4. White Sauce Pasta (Fettucine Alfredo)

Strands of fettuccine pasta doused in a cream-based white sauce – this recipe is sure to impress kids and adults, alike. This pasta recipe is vegetarian, but you can also add juicy chicken chunks to the same preparation.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound fettuccine pasta
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente.
2. While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add heavy cream to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
3. Reduce heat to low and let the cream simmer for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it has thickened slightly.
4. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and incorporated into the sauce.
5. Drain cooked pasta and add it to the skillet with the white sauce. Toss the pasta with the sauce until evenly coated.
6. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
8. Enjoy your delicious and creamy Fettucine Alfredo!

5. Pasta Primavera

This bright and colourful pasta is quite the healthy treat . With a host of spring vegetables that adds texture, colour and flavours, this pasta primavera is quite a popular Italian pasta. However, you can use all sorts of vegetables to whip a delicious pot of pasta primavera.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound pasta (penne, fusilli, or similar)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 1 yellow squash, sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Fresh basil, chopped, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente.
2. While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic and sauté until onion is translucent and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
3. Add sliced red and yellow bell peppers, sliced zucchini, and sliced yellow squash to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Add halved cherry tomatoes and vegetable broth to the skillet. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes, until the tomatoes have softened and the broth has slightly thickened.
5. Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and incorporated into the sauce.
6. Drain cooked pasta and add it to the skillet with the vegetable and cream sauce. Toss the pasta with the sauce until evenly coated.
7. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
8. Garnish with fresh chopped basil and serve hot.
9. Enjoy your colorful and delicious Pasta Primavera!