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Introduction
Pasta, which originated in Italy, is made by mixing flour with eggs, and then tossing it in sauce, and topping it with meat, chicken, vegetables, cheese, and so on. It is a staple food in Italy but has also amassed worldwide popularity. Pasta is popular for many reasons.
One is that its usually easy on the pockets. You can even prepare it with the ingredients that you already have in your kitchen. Also, its quite versatile. Youll never get bored with pasta because there are countless variations that you can explore. There are even recipes for vegans and low-carb dieters! Theres the regular pasta tossed in tomato or cream sauce. Theres also the pasta salad that you can serve as side dish.
And theres also pasta that comes with soup. Now if youre hungry and you want something heavy, you can go for pasta dishes that are loaded with meat, chicken and vegetables. But if you prefer something light, you can simply toss your pasta in sauce and sprinkle it with cheese. Aside from its versatility and affordability, pasta is also much-loved for its convenience. One look at any pasta dish and its easy to think that it takes long hours of preparation. Truth is, most noodles can be cooked in less than 15 minutes, and the sauce can be prepared in 10 minutes or so.
The toppings, meanwhile, would depend on your choice. If you skip meat and other toppings, you can cook one pasta dish in 20 minutes or less. This makes it perfect whenever youre busy but wouldnt want to rely on fast food or instant food products. And as what this book will prove to you, whatever your hearts desire is, theres a pasta recipe waiting for you.
Spinach Pasta with Lima Beans
Spinach linguine tossed in fresh spinach leaves and lima beans and sprinkled with crispy bits of pancetta is sure to become a hit on your next dinner. spinach pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 oz. pancetta, diced
- 1 cup shallots, sliced
- 16 oz. lima beans
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
- 4 cups baby spinach
- teaspoon dried rosemary
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup pecorino cheese, grated and divided
Instructions: 1. lima beans
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
- 4 cups baby spinach
- teaspoon dried rosemary
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup pecorino cheese, grated and divided
Instructions: 1.
Fill a pot with water. 2. Bring to a boil. 3. Add the pasta. 4.
Follow the preparation instructions in the package. 5. Drain the pasta but reserve 1 cup water. 6. Pour the olive oil into a pan over medium heat. 7.
Cook the pancetta for 7 minutes or until crispy. 8. Drain on a plate lined with paper towel. 9. Add the shallots and beans to the pan. 10.
Cook for 3 minutes. 11. Add the garlic, spinach and rosemary. 12. Cook for another 3 minutes. 13.
Stir in the cooked pasta along with half of the cheese, lemon juice and reserved water. 14. Toss to combine. 15. Sprinkle the pancetta bits and remaining cheese before serving. Nutrients per Serving:
- Calories 477
- Fat 16.2 g
- Saturated fat 6.6 g
- Carbohydrates 61.6 g
- Fiber 8.2 g
- Protein 20.9 g
- Cholesterol 74 mg
- Sugars 3 g
- Sodium 687 mg
- Potassium 663 mg
Spaghetti with Arugula Turkey Sausage
Looks delicious, doesnt it? Whole grain spaghetti noodles tossed in herbs, turkey sausage, tomato sauce, and fresh cherry tomatoesthe result: irresistible pasta dish everyone would rave about.
Serving Size: Preparation Cooking Time: 30 minutes Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 oz. turkey sausage, removed from casing
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, sliced thinly
- 12 oz. cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- cup dry white wine
- 2 cups chicken stock (unsalted)
- Pepper to taste
- 8 oz. whole-grain spaghetti noodles
- 5 oz. fresh baby arugula
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions: 1. 2. 2.
Cook the sausage for 4 to 5 minutes or until brown on both sides. 3. Stir in the onion, garlic and tomatoes. 4. Cook for 4 minutes. 5.
Pour in the wine. 6. Cook until the wine has been reduced to half. 7. Scrape the browned bits using a wooden spoon. 8.
Pour in the chicken stock. 9. Season with the pepper. 10. Bring to a boil. 11.
Add the pasta. 12. Reduce heat and simmer for 7 minutes. 13. Add the vinegar and arugula. 14.
Cook and stir for 1 minute 15. Top with the basil and cheese before serving. Nutrients per Serving:
- Calories 379
- Fat 12 g
- Saturated fat 2 g
- Carbohydrates 51 g
- Fiber 8 g
- Protein 23 g
- Cholesterol 20 mg
- Sugars 8 g
- Sodium 479 mg
- Potassium 550 mg
Pasta Salad with Broccoli