128 simple pasta Recipes

pasta (spaghetti or angel hair), black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, shaved parmesan cheese

pasta, cooked (any type ), butter or 3 -4 tbsp olive oil, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, fresh ground black pepper

uncooked rotini pasta (or penne, bowtie, or other chunky pasta), italian salad dressing, cucumbers, chopped, tomatoes, chopped (or 1 pint cherry tomatoes), green onion, chopped, grated parmesan cheese

olive oil, mushrooms, chopped, garlic cloves, finely chopped, green onions, chopped, bell pepper, chopped, broccoli, chopped small, carrot, chopped, bow tie pasta (i prefer garden variety), mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese (to taste), chopped tomato (optional), salt, pepper

uncooked rotini pasta, italian salad dressing, cucumbers, chopped, tomatoes, chopped, green onions, chopped, grated parmesan cheese

shell pasta, mixed pickle, diced, hard-boiled eggs, cut in quarters, minced red onion, green pepper, diced, pimiento, minced, celery, minced, mayonnaise, pickle juice, garlic, crushed, mustard powder

dry vegetable pasta (i used a mix of shells and macaroni), egg, tuna, drained, grated carrot, chopped onion, chopped yellow bell pepper, dijon mustard, light mayonnaise, ground pepper

tri-color spiral pasta, cucumber, peeled seeded and chopped, tomatoes, halved, red onion, finely diced, sliced ripe olives, provolone cheese cube, genoa salami, cubed (buy a 1/2 inch slice from the deli), italian salad dressing

penne pasta, frozen chopped spinach, shredded mozzarella cheese (3 cups), spaghetti sauce (amount is flexible depending on how much sauce you like), ground turkey (optional, i never use it ) or 1 lb sausage (optional, i never use it) or 1 lb beef, browned and seasoned (optional, i never use it)

whole wheat pasta, zucchini, chopped, green bell pepper, chopped, red bell pepper, chopped, garlic, chopped finely, hummus , roasted red pepper

cooked pasta, vegetables or 1/2 cup meat, cooked, italian dressing, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese or 1/4 cup provolone cheese

pasta shells (i always make the full lb and reserve 1/2 for a cold pasta salad for lunch the next day), fresh tomatoes - chopped, lemon - squeezed, red onion - finely sliced, shallot - minced, fresh garlic - pressed, leaves of basil - julienned, reserve pasta water -1/4 cup or so, olive oil, butter, salt and pepper to taste, fresh shaves of parmigiano-reggiano, variations - can roast tomatoes and garlic, saute onions , shallot and garlic

farfalle pasta (butterfly pasta), butter, parmesan cheese, freshly grated, salt

pasta shells or 12 oz macaroni, cooked and drained, canned chunk albacore tuna, drained, chopped celery, frozen green pea, thawed, mayonnaise (this amount is an estimate, you ll need enough to make the salad creamy) or 1 1/2 cups miracle whip (this amount is an estimate, you ll need enough to make the salad creamy), salt and pepper

angel hair pasta (or spaghetti), salt, bacon, garlic clove (depending on your taste), zucchini, tomato, grated parmesan cheese (optional)

tri-colour pasta spirals, red onion julienned, carrots grated, black olives, oil, white vinegar, water, salt, pepper, italian herb mix, good seasons italian dressing mix (or fav), other veg or beans when handy

olive oil, onion, garlic, beef, ground, heinz tomato sauce, pasta

pasta, cooked (any type ), butter or 3 -4 tbsp olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, fresh herbs (see directions for suggested combinations) or 1 -2 tsp dried herbs (see directions for suggested combinations), grated parmesan cheese, salt and pepper