Simple but Delicious Pasta Recipes with Few Ingredients

Welcome to our guide on creating delicious pasta dishes with minimal ingredients. Whether you're cooking for one or a small family, these recipes offer great flavor with a low ingredient count. Let's explore a few recipes that are both simple to prepare and delicious to eat!

1. Spaghetti with Garlic, Olive Oil, and Red Pepper Flakes

Ingredients:

200g spaghetti 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil Salt to taste Freshly grated Parmesan cheese A handful of fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

Boil a pot of water, add salt, and cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pan. Add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes to the pan and sauté until the garlic is golden brown. Carefully transfer cooked spaghetti directly into the pan using tongs, allowing some pasta water to mix in. Agitate vigorously in the pan, adding a quarter cup of pasta cooking water if needed, until the oil and starches from the pasta emulsify and appear almost creamy. Add chopped parsley and serve optionally topped with a sprinkle of Parmigiano cheese.

2. Pasta Aglio Olio Pepperoncino

A simple and budget-friendly pasta dish, perfect for those short on ingredients.

Ingredients:

1 lb. pasta (spaghetti) 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup cheese (more for topping) 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 ounces of milk or pasta water Salt to taste

Instructions:

Boil pasta until tender. In a skillet, on medium-low heat, melt butter, add pepper, milk or pasta water, and salt, mixing well until combined. Add cheese, stirring until soft. Add pasta and stir to combine. Remove from heat and serve.

3. Pene Pasta with Salad Cream and Ketchup

Try something different with this quick and tasty recipe. You can adjust the ingredients according to your taste.

Ingredients:

100g pene pasta Salt to taste Squirt of salad cream Tomato ketchup and black pepper for topping (optional)

Instructions:

Cook pene pasta until tender in boiling salted water. Drain and keep a little pasta water aside. While the pasta is draining, mix a squirt of salad cream in a large serving dish. After draining, add the pasta to the dish with salad cream, and toss with your favorite toppings like ketchup and black pepper if desired. Enjoy hot or cold, as per your preference.

These recipes are just a starting point! Feel free to experiment with your favorite herbs, spices, and cheese to make them more personalized. Happy cooking!