Pasta dishes are perfect for a family meal. They will appeal to both vegetarians and meat-eaters, those who like simple food or prefer gourmet delights. It all depends on the sauce with which you cook the pasta. Try several options, from simple to sophisticated, and choose the one that you like the most.
Pasta with cheese and butter
The simplest but delicious option is freshly brewed pasta served with olive oil, herbs and cheese. Any pasta, preferably made from durum wheat, is suitable for cooking.
You will need:
- 500 g of pasta;
- 100 g of parmesan;
- 2 cloves of garlic;
- a bunch of greens;
- olive oil for frying;
- salt;
- freshly ground black pepper.
Boil the pasta until tender in salted water. Throw it in a colander, let the water drain. Grate the Parmesan, crush the garlic in a mortar or chop very finely and then fry in hot olive oil. Chop the parsley and add to the garlic.
Put the pasta in a skillet with garlic oil, salt and pepper. Stir constantly, keep them on fire for 3 minutes. Then place the pasta on warmed plates and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Onion pasta
This dish is suitable for vegetarians. Spicy herbs and onions give it a delicate taste, and ripe tomatoes add satiety.
You will need:
- 500 g of pasta;
- 2 red onions;
- fresh basil and oregano;
- 2 large tomatoes;
- wine vinegar;
- salt;
- freshly ground black pepper.
Cut the onion into thin rings. Pour boiling water over the tomatoes, remove the skin, chop the pulp. Saute the onions in hot olive oil, add tomatoes, dried basil and oregano. Pour in some wine vinegar, stir and cook until the sauce thickens.
Boil pasta in salted water, discard in a colander. When the water has drained, add the pasta to the onion sauce, close the lid and let the dish stand for a few minutes.
Pasta with cheese and nut sauce
Everyone who loves cheese will like this dish. The dish has a pleasant creamy taste with nutty notes. Please note that it turns out to be quite high in calories.
You will need:
- 500 g farfalle;
- 100 g of butter;
- 1 glass of non-fat cream;
- 100 g of parmesan;
- 0.5 cups of walnut kernels;
- olive oil;
- salt;
- freshly ground black pepper.
Heat the cream over low heat. Cut the butter into slices and dip it into the cream, continuing to heat and stir. Grate the Parmesan. Fry the walnut kernels in a dry frying pan and grind in a mortar. Place the nuts in the creamy sauce, add salt and freshly ground black pepper and stir.
Boil the farfalle pasta until tender, let the water drain. Place the pasta in the creamy sauce and stir. Divide the farfalle into warmed bowls and serve, sprinkle each portion with cheese and garnish with basil leaves.
Macaroni with pink sauce
A simple and tasty dish - pasta with pink sauce. It cannot be served on a festive table, but it is ideal for a family dinner at home.
You will need:
- 400 g of pasta;
- 300 g minced meat;
- 2 cloves of garlic;
- 2 tbsp. tablespoons of tomato paste;
- 1 glass of milk or cream;
- dried basil and rosemary;
- salt;
- ground black pepper;
- vegetable oil for frying.
Chop the garlic and place it in a skillet with heated vegetable oil. While stirring, fry the garlic until golden brown, then add the minced meat to the pan. Breaking the lumps with a spatula, fry it until tender.
Pour the tomato sauce into the pan, and after a couple of minutes add milk or cream. Add dried basil and rosemary, add freshly ground black pepper and salt. Stir the mixture and cook until thickened. Boil any pasta in salted water, discard in a colander and add a spoonful of vegetable oil. Stir the pasta well, arrange on bowls and pour generously with the meat sauce. Serve the dish immediately.
