9 pasta dishes with few ingredients that will save your meal!
Planning your menu in advance is one thing, but when we have to improvise at the last minute, the situation changes completely. How often do we get home late from work and find that we have few ingredients on hand? Yet even with little, you can create tasty, dinner-saving pasta meal. Here are 9 quick and easy ideas to keep on hand at all times!
1. Lemon linguine
What do you need for this very easy first course? Only three ingredients: a lemon, a little butter and some grated Parmesan cheese. Surely you already have them at home, so you can prepare a truly irresistible last-minute dish in a few minutes!
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2. Spaghetti cacio e pepe
In addition to carbonara, there is another great classic of Roman tradition that is perfect for an impromptu dinner: cacio e pepe. Despite being composed of very few ingredients, its preparation requires attention. However, by following our step-by-step recipe, you will get a guaranteed amazing result.
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3. Sorrentine-style gnocchi in a pan.
A rich, flavorful and completely vegetarian dish made with very few ingredients but irresistible taste. Gnocchi alla Sorrentina in a pan are ideal for a comforting dinner full of flavor. If you prefer an even more gratinated and crispy version, you can bake them in the oven, resulting in a delicious golden crust. Perfect for pampering yourself at the end of the day with a simple but incredibly mouthwatering meal.
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5. Pasta with creamed peppers and cream cheese
Do you have an open package of cream cheese in the refrigerator and a bell pepper? With these two simple ingredients, you can create a creamy and flavorful sauce for your pasta. This recipe is not only inexpensive but also very quick to prepare, ideal for a fancy meal or to impress guests with a delicious dish, even at the last minute. In just a few steps you will get an enveloping, flavor-packed sauce, perfect for breathing new life into ingredients you already have at home!
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6. Creamy onion spaghetti.
This first dish you have probably never tried, but once you do, it will become your ally in the kitchen! Inexpensive, vegetarian and incredibly quick to prepare, it makes the most of the sweetness and versatility of onions, a simple but flavor-packed ingredient we always have in our pantry. Perfect for a last-minute dinner without sacrificing taste.
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7. Fusilli with black olive sauce
Tomato paste is a must-have ingredient in your pantry, whether you prefer chunky pulp or velvety puree. Black olives, then, are never lacking, especially if you love to indulge in a homemade appetizer every now and then. With these simple ingredients you can prepare a tasty first course that is perfect for a quick dinner. Here is everything you need to bring it to the table!
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8. Tortiglioni with ricotta and walnuts
Among the great classics of Italian cuisine, as well as a lifeline for impromptu dinners (when friends show up unannounced, to be clear), is pasta with ricotta and walnuts. A dish with an irresistible contrast of textures: the creaminess of the ricotta cheese harmonizes perfectly with the slight bitter note of the walnuts.
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9. Linguine with frozen seafood
Let's face it: who doesn't have a frozen seafood mix always ready in the freezer? A real ally for last-minute dinners, perfect for preparing a seafood-flavored pasta dish in no time. We chose linguine, but you can also opt for spaghetti or fresh long pasta, depending on your taste. Pasta with frozen seafood is a practical and delicious idea, ideal for turning an impromptu dinner into a moment of pure pleasure.
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