More carbs, less stress.
Maybe you're getting tired of cooking at home, or perhaps you're running out of recipe inspiration. However you're feeling right now, pasta helps! Here are a bunch of cozy, five-ingredient pasta recipes to make cooking at home stress-free and delicious.
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1. Five Ingredient Pasta Bolognese
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Your favorite kind of pasta, ground beef (or chicken or turkey!), and marinara sauce form the base of this hearty recipe. Then, a drizzle of olive oil and a generous shake of Pecorino or Parmesan cheese turn it into a delicacy. Get the recipe for pasta with Bolognese sauce here.
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Keeping a box of store-bought gnocchi on hand is always a good idea. With just a few simple ingredients, you can transform it into an impressive meal. Get the recipe for gnocchi with peas and sausage here.
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Start with frozen tortellini, add sliced sausage, alfredo sauce, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese and bake in the oven. You can always swap the sausage for ground meat or a veggie like broccoli if you're keeping this meatless! Get the recipe for tortellini casserole here.
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All you need for basic turkey meatballs is ground turkey, garlic, salt, and pepper. If you have extra ingredients like bread crumbs, parmesan, egg, and other spices lying around the kitchen, go ahead and add those too. Get the recipe for five-ingredient turkey meatballs and whole wheat pasta here.
5. Chicken Enchilada Tortellini Bake
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Italian and Mexican flavors combine to form the ultimate cozy dish: cheese tortellini baked with chicken breast, spicy diced red peppers, enchilada sauce, and a whole lot of shredded cheese. Get the recipe for chicken enchilada tortellini bake here.
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OK, so technically this isn't pasta, but these spaghetti squash boats loaded with pesto, quinoa, and red pepper flakes is a great low-carb substitute for your favorite noodles. Get the recipe for pesto spaghetti squash boats here.
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Fancy enough for a date night meal, but easy enough to whip up in no time with just butter, garlic, pasta, mushrooms, and heavy whipping cream. Season with salt, pepper, and if you have it on hand, parsley and Parmesan. Get the recipe for mushroom fettuccine here.
8. Strawberry Caprese Pasta Salad
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Pro tip: Just pretend it's summer with this refreshing pasta salad, loaded with strawberries, mozzarella and drizzled with balsamic. Get the recipe for strawberry caprese pasta salad here.
9. One Pot Cherry Tomato and Garlic Butter Spaghetti
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Garlic butter, cherry tomatoes, and balsamic vinegar combine to form a creamy and savory sauce you’ll want to make on repeat. Get the recipe for cherry tomato and garlic butter spaghetti here.
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This dairy-free take on mac 'n' cheese gets its indulgent taste from a sauce made of blended white beans, garlic, nutritional yeast, and vegetable broth. Get the recipe for creamy white bean pasta here.
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This recipe calls for chickpea pasta like Banza, but you can use whatever noodles you have on hand! Get the recipe for chickpea pasta, arugula, and feta here.
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Underneath that layer of bubbly, gooey cheese are tiny, tender potato dumplings tossed in a creamy tomato and red pepper sauce. Get the recipe for red pepper and tomato baked gnocchi here.
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If you want to lighten things up, skip the heavy cream in favor of coconut milk or chicken broth. Get the recipe for creamy sausage and tortellini soup here.
14. Ramen Carbonara
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All you need for this decadent meal is ramen noodles, pancetta or bacon, olive oil, eggs, and parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper, and chow down. Get the recipe for ramen carbonara here.
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Not only does this recipe call for just five ingredients, but it also comes together in about 20 minutes in a single pot. Get the recipe for penne with chicken sausage and rainbow chard here.
16. Cacio e Pepe
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This Italian classic is like grown-up mac 'n' cheese with a peppery kick. It's creamy, flavorful, and just the kind of comfort food we're craving these days. Get the recipe for cacio e pepe here.
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Start with some pasta, add green beans and spinach or any of your favorite green veggies, and top with store bought pesto, parmesan, and a drizzle of olive oil from the pantry. Get the recipe for green pesto pasta salad here.
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Sometimes the best dinners are the most simple ones. Cherry tomatoes get sautéd in olive oil and garlic until they're juicy and blistered. Then, linguini and creamy ricotta cheese get added to the mix. Get the recipe for five-ingredient cherry tomato and ricotta linguini here.
19. Chicken and Caramelized Onion Pasta
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The secret ingredient in this satisfying recipe is Greek yogurt. It gives the pasta a decadent taste without needing to add any heavy cream. Get the recipe for chicken and caramelized onion pasta here.
20. Ravioli Lasagna
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Frozen cheese ravioli, store bought marinara sauce, garlic, basil, and shredded cheese is all you need to whip up this family-friendly recipe. Get the recipe for ravioli lasagna here.
21. Easy Shrimp Pappardelle
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You probably always thought shrimp pasta was a fancy restaurant-style dish that you couldn't make in your own kitchen, but joke's on you! This delicious dinners comes together with five ingredients you'll find in your pantry and freezer. Get the recipe for easy shrimp pappardelle here.
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Nothing says cozy dinner in like cheesy stuffed shells. These little guys are stuffed with garlic, spinach, and ricotta, then baked in marinara sauce. Get the recipe for spinach and ricotta stuffed shells here.
23. Instant Pot Mac 'n' Cheese
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This luxurious macaroni is so easy, you don't even need to boil water to cook the pasta. Toss the ingredients into your instant pot and let dinner make itself. Get the recipe for instant pot mac 'n' cheese.
