Pasta recipes, as prep tables

1 butternut or acorn squash (1.2 kg)
20 g fresh marjoram, divided (10 g for roasting, 10 g for garnish)
1 tablespoon / 15 ml olive oil (for roasting)
1.2 litres / 1200 ml quality vegetable or chicken stock
1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 stick of celery, finely chopped
½ tablespoon / 7 ml olive oil (for soffritto)
300 g Arborio risotto rice

+6

jamieoliver.com

Silky squash risotto

1 hr 20 min14 ingredientsServes 4

1/4 cup / 60 ml olive oil
6 large shallots, very thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more to taste
1 (2 oz / 55 g) can anchovy fillets (about 12), drained
1/2 to 3/4 cup / 120–180 ml tomato paste
10 oz / 280 g pasta

+3

alisoneroman.com

Caramelized Shallot Pasta

35 min11 ingredients4 servings

2 tbsp olive oil (for browning beef)
400 g / 14 oz beef mince
1 tbsp olive oil (for aromatics)
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
100 g / 3½ oz carrot, grated
2 × 400 g tins chopped tomatoes
400 ml / 14 fl oz beef stock

+2

bbc.co.uk

Easy Spaghetti Bolognese

1 hr10 ingredientsServes 4

2 tbsp Chinese sesame paste (sub tahini)
1.5 tbsp Chinese chilli paste in oil
4 tbsp light soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tsp white sugar
1/2 tsp Chinese five spice powder
1 tsp Sichuan pepper powder, preferably freshly ground
3 tbsp chilli oil, preferably Chinese

+12

recipetineats.com

Dan Dan Noodles

30 min20 ingredientsServes 4

2 morötter
2 gula lökar
4 stjälkar blekselleri
150 g pancetta
1 dl olivolja
2 vitlöksklyftor
1 krm torkad timjan
3 lagerblad

+10

cafe.se

Michelinkocken Joel Åhlins spaghetti med köttfärssås

18 ingredients8–10 personer

1 small red onion, finely chopped
2 limes, juiced
1/4 tsp kosher salt, plus more
1/2 lb / 225 g cavatappi
1 lb / 450 g shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed
1 red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped
2 cups / 300 g halved cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup / 10 g coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

+2

delish.com

Shrimp Pasta Salad

25–30 min10 ingredients6–8 servings

1/4 cup / 60 ml extra-virgin olive oil
1 whole lemon, juiced
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
12 oz / 340 g orzo pasta, cooked, drained, and cooled
1 cup / 150 g yellow grape or cherry tomatoes
1 cup / 150 g Kalamata olives, halved
1 cup / 150 g crumbled feta cheese (optional), plus more to serve

+3

thepioneerwoman.com

Mediterranean Orzo Salad

11 ingredients12 servings

12 oz / 340 g rotini or small shaped pasta
1 lb / 450 g chicken breast or thigh, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 small head broccoli, cut into small florets (about 3 cups / 720 ml)
2 tsp oregano
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
2 (15 oz / 425 g) cans tomato sauce
2 cups / 480 ml whole milk

+2

mjandhungryman.com

Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake

1 hr 10 min10 ingredientsServes 8

8 oz / 225 g pasta (penne, spaghetti, fettuccine, or your choice)
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 tbsp / 60 g unsalted butter
1/2 cup / 120 ml reserved pasta water (for sauce)
1 cup / 100 g grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup / 120 ml reserved pasta water (for consistency)

betterhomebase.com

5 Ingredient Garlic Parmesan Pasta

20 min6 ingredients4

½ lb / 225 g penne pasta
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp olive oil
14.5 oz / 410 g diced tomatoes (1 can, with juices)
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried basil
⅛ tsp crushed red pepper

+7

budgetbytes.com

Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta

25 min15 ingredients4

1 1/2 cups / 180 g frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry
2 tablespoons Italian dressing
1 3/4 cups / 420 ml beef flavored broth
1 cup / 170 g uncooked orzo pasta
16 frozen cooked Italian-style meatballs
1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup / 150 g)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup / 20 g shredded Parmesan cheese

bettycrocker.com

Parmesan Orzo and Meatballs

20 min8 ingredientsServes 4

300 g / 10.5 oz noodles (Ching Hakka Noodles or similar)
1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil (for the noodles)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for the wok)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 green chili, sliced
1 stalk celery, chopped

+12

cookwithmanali.com

Vegetable Hakka Noodles

20 min20 ingredientsServes 3

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
4 (6-oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 tsp. kosher salt (for chicken)
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 large shallot, finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1/4 tsp. kosher salt (for aromatics)
1/4 c. dry white wine

+9

delish.com

Caprese Chicken Gnocchi Skillet

45 min17 ingredients4 servings

6 oz / 170 g dry bucatini or fresh udon
1 tablespoon / 15 g unsalted butter
1/2 small shallot, diced (about 2 tablespoons)
1 minced garlic clove (about 1 teaspoon)
3 tablespoons gochujang
1/4 cup / 60 ml reserved pasta water
2/3 cup / 160 ml heavy cream
1 1/2 oz / 40 g freshly grated Parmesan (for sauce)

+2

spoonforkbacon.com

Gochujang Noodles

20 min10 ingredientsServes 2

50 g dried porcini mushrooms
1 vegetable stock cube
2 tbsp / 30 ml olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
250 g / 9 oz chestnut mushrooms, chopped
300 g / 10.5 oz risotto rice (such as arborio)
175 ml / 6 fl oz white wine

+4

bbcgoodfood.com

Mushroom Risotto

50 min12 ingredients

water
1 tablespoon / 15 g pink salt (for pasta)
3 cups / 180 g gluten-free pasta, uncooked
3 tablespoons / 45 g olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
12 oz / 400 g can tuna flakes in spring water, drained
1/2 cup / 120 g canned tomato, chopped

+6

thatgirlcookshealthy.com

Tuna and Sweet Corn Pasta

35 min14 ingredients4 people

½ cup / 120 ml extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
½ cup / 120 ml frozen peas
1–2 English spinach plants
1 bunch asparagus
6 green beans
4 spring onions
¼ cup / 30 g roughly chopped pistachios

+7

sbs.com.au

Spring green spaghetti

30 min15 ingredientsServes 4

1 tsp Cajun seasoning (for shrimp)
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder (for shrimp)
½ tsp salt (for shrimp)
½ tsp dried thyme (for shrimp)
¾ lb / 340 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil
6 oz / 170 g andouille sausage, sliced

+18

goldengracekitchen.com

New Orleans Marry Me Pasta

30 min26 ingredients5 servings

60 ml / 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 juicy lemon, zest and juice (about 4 tbsp)
3 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional but recommended)
7 ml / 1½ tsp maple syrup or sugar
1 garlic clove, grated finely or ½ tsp garlic powder
salt & pepper, to taste; mild chilli flakes, to taste (optional)
200 g / 7 oz orzo (GF if needed)
400 g / 14 oz cooked chickpeas, drained

+6

lazycatkitchen.com

Greek pasta salad

22 min14 ingredientsServes 2–4

16 oz / 450 g uncooked potato gnocchi
1/4 cup / 60 ml basil pesto (for roasting)
1 cup / 115 g chopped asparagus, 1-inch pieces
2 teaspoons olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
1 cup / 30 g arugula
Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
4 oz / 115 g fresh mozzarella pearls

+3

twopeasandtheirpod.com

Spring Sheet Pan Gnocchi

35 min11 ingredientsServes 4

24 oz / 680 g ground lamb
1 cup / 100 g grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 large egg
2 tsp oregano
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp onion powder

+18

dudethatcookz.com

Lamb Meatballs with Buttery Lemon Orzo

30 min26 ingredients6

8 oz / 225 g pasta (uncooked, penne or rigatoni preferred)
1 tsp olive oil (to prevent pasta from clumping)
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 lb / 450 g ground beef
1 tsp salt

+8

nextinlime.com

Ground Beef Pesto Pasta

30 min16 ingredientsServes 4

8 oz / 225 g uncooked penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 small onion, chopped finely
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup / 60 ml vodka
1/4 cup / 60 g tomato paste
3/4 cup / 180 ml heavy whipping cream

+3

saltandlavender.com

The Best Penne alla Vodka

25 min11 ingredients4

40 g noci (tritate grossolanamente)
30 g burro
150 g mascarpone
160 g spaghetti
2 cucchiai parmigiano reggiano

blog.giallozafferano.it

Pasta con noci e mascarpone

5 ingredients2 porzioni