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Category: Pasta

“Twirls of Delight” – The “Pasta” category at ChampsDiet.com is a celebration of this beloved Italian staple. From comforting spaghetti Bolognese to creamy fettuccine Alfredo, and vibrant pesto pastas to rustic ravioli, these recipes cover a wide range of styles and flavors, showcasing pasta’s versatility in the culinary world.

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Linguini with Scampi
Main dishPastaShrimp

Linguini with Scampi

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages linguine3/4 cup butter1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined4 cloves...

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Thunder and Lightning
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Thunder and Lightning

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced2 cups chickpeas, cooked ( garbanzo beans)1...

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Southwestern Corn Spaghetti Style Pasta
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Southwestern Corn Spaghetti Style Pasta

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages corn spaghetti1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup cooked or canned...

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Summer Vegetable and Orzo Salad
PastaSaladsVegetables

Summer Vegetable and Orzo Salad

Ingredients: 1 medium sweet onions, chopped3 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 cup orzo pasta, cooked4...

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Chicken Broccoli  Pasta Bake
ChickenMain dishPasta

Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake

Ingredients: 3 ounces cooked penne pastasalt and pepper3 cups steamed broccoli ( don’t overcook...

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Escargot and Angel Hair
Main dishPastarice and grains

Escargot and Angel Hair

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon butter4 garlic cloves, crushed3 shallots, finely chopped1 cup...

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Jody's Macaroni Salad
Elbow macaroniPastaSalads

Jody’s Macaroni Salad

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages macaroni noodles1 ripe tomatoes, diced1 small cucumbers, peeled,seeded,and diced1...

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PastaSaltwater fishTuna

Pasta Salad with Tuna, Pine Nuts, and Red Peppers

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup pine nuts2 cloves garlic, minced1 large tomatoes, peeled,seeded,and...

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Noodles and Cabbage
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Noodles and Cabbage

Ingredients: 4 cups cabbage ( sliced)1 small onions ( chopped)1/4 cup butter1 lb wide...

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German Spaghetti
Pastarice and grainsSpaghetti

German Spaghetti

Ingredients: 1 lb bacon1 medium onions, chopped1 (26 ounce) cans tomato soup1 (14 ounce)...

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Bacon Club Macaroni Salad
Elbow macaroniPastaSalads

Bacon Club Macaroni Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups elbow macaroni2 tablespoons oil2 tablespoons vinegar1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled3/4...

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Rice Delicious
PastaRicerice and grains

Rice Delicious

Ingredients: 1 cup of pecan rice1 (8 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms, drained but reserve...

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Fancy Pasta or Potato Salad
Elbow macaroniPastaSalads

Fancy Pasta or Potato Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup ditalini, cooked and drained (pasta- small tube macaroni) or 2 cups...

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Turkey Piccata Pasta
PastaPoultryTurkey

Turkey Piccata Pasta

Ingredients: 3/4 lb linguine, dry4 tablespoons unsalted butter1/3 cup bottled capers, rinsed and drained1/2...

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Rice Noodles With Chicken
Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Rice Noodles With Chicken

Ingredients: 7 ounces rice noodles1 tablespoon sunflower oil1 garlic cloves, finely chopped1/4 inch gingerroot,...

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Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Ted’s Famous Chicken

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter3/4 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced2 tablespoons dry white wine1 teaspoon lemon...

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Italian Spaghetti Meat Sauce
Condimentsetc.Pasta

Italian Spaghetti Meat Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 lb ground beef, cooked,drained1 small onions,...

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Hush Puppies With Onions
BreadsGrainsPasta

Hush Puppies With Onions

Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups cornmeal4 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt6 tablespoons...

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FruitMain dishPasta

Cold Spicy Cashew Noodles

Ingredients: 2 inches dry spaghetti noodles or 2 inches soba noodles, cooked according to...

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Creamy Chicken Fusilli
Main dishPastarice and grains

Creamy Chicken Fusilli

Ingredients: 3 cups fusilli3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine2 -3 chicken breasts, cut...

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Homestyle Macaroni and Cheese Bake
Elbow macaroniPastaSide dishes

Homestyle Macaroni and Cheese Bake

Ingredients: 1 (2 1/2 lb) packages elbow macaroni3 tablespoons butter2 (10 ounce) cans condensed...

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Pasta E Fagioli Mix
BeansPastaSoups & stews

Pasta E Fagioli Mix

Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried great northern beans1/2 cup dried pinto beans1/2 cup dried red...

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spaghetti puttanesca
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

spaghetti puttanesca

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil6 cloves chopped garlic1 can anchovies, drained32 ounces crushed tomatoes...

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Fresh Tomato Spaghetti
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Fresh Tomato Spaghetti

Ingredients: 8 fresh tomatoes, peeled,seeded and chopped3 cloves minced garlic1 1/2 cups loosely packed...

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Four-Cheese Baked Macaroni
Lunch/snacksPastaSide dishes

Four-Cheese Baked Macaroni

Ingredients: 1 lb rotelle pasta ( or other corkscrew type pasta)2 cups shredded sharp...

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Red Beans and Couscous
BeansMain dishPasta

Red Beans and Couscous

Ingredients: 1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes,...

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Nat's Fettuccine Alfredo
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Nat’s Fettuccine Alfredo

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups uncooked fettuccine pasta ( cook them al dente)1/4 lb butter2...

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Amazing Simple Pasta
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Amazing Simple Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb farfalle pasta ( butterfly pasta)6 tablespoons butter1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly...

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Sausage Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Sausage Pasta

Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil3 cups marinara sauce1 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon sage1 tablespoon...

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Southwestern Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Southwestern Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb corkscrew macaroni1/2-2/3 cup olive oil2 teaspoons dried oregano2 teaspoons dried parsley1...

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Spaghetti Cupcakes
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spaghetti Cupcakes

Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained4 eggs, slightly beaten1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese1/4...

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Honey Garlic Shrimp over Linguine
Main dishPastaShrimp

Honey Garlic Shrimp over Linguine

Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) packages fresh linguine1 tablespoon water1 (1 lb) bag frozen vegetables...

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Noodles and Shredded Herbed Carrots
PastaSide dishesVegetables

Noodles and Shredded Herbed Carrots

Ingredients: 8 ounces egg noodles3 -4 tablespoons butter1 1/2 cups shredded carrots1/3 cup chopped...

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Broccoli Pasta With Creamy Garlic Dressing
BroccoliPastaSalads

Broccoli Pasta With Creamy Garlic Dressing

Ingredients: 1/3 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt1 tablespoon pesto sauce1 1/2 tablespoons lemon...

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Lemon Noodles
Pastarice and grainsVegan

Lemon Noodles

Ingredients: 6 ounces dry vermicelli or 6 ounces dry angel hair pasta or 6...

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Easy Orange Couscous
GrainsPastarice and grains

Easy Orange Couscous

Ingredients: 250 ml orange juice1/4 teaspoon cinnamon250 g couscous40 g sultanas25 ml olive oil30...

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90 Minute Wonder Or less ( Barley and Mushroom Soup)
GrainsPastarice and grains

90 Minute Wonder Or less ( Barley and Mushroom Soup)

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil3 cups sliced mushrooms1 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped celery1...

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Pork and Vegetable Lo Mein (Easy and Delicious)
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Pork and Vegetable Lo Mein (Easy and Delicious)

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil8 ounces spaghetti, cooked al dente and drained1 lb pork...

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Rachael Ray's Mamacello Pasta
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Rachael Ray’s Mamacello Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghettisalt2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil4 garlic cloves, chopped1/4 teaspoon crushed...

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Rigatoni With Green Olive-Almond Pesto
Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Rigatoni With Green Olive-Almond Pesto

Ingredients: 1 lb rigatoni pasta, uncooked1 (7 1/2 ounce) manzanilla olives, pitted ( or...

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Tuscan Bean and Pasta Soup
Pastarice and grainsSoups & stews

Tuscan Bean and Pasta Soup

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 small onions, chopped1 garlic cloves, minced1 (28 ounce) cans...

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White and Wild Rice Pilaf
PastaRicerice and grains

White and Wild Rice Pilaf

Ingredients: 1/2 cup wild rice3 garlic cloves, minced1 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth3/4 cup...

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Ranch Pasta Salad
PastaSaladsSide dishes

Ranch Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb tri-color spiral pasta ( or your favorite – cooked and drained...

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Low sodiumPastarice and grains

Nancy’s Sesame Noodles (Cold)

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons peanut butter1/2 teaspoon sugar3 teaspoons water ( see directions)1 dash Tabasco...

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Noodle Rice Pilaf
Long Grain riceMain dishPasta

Noodle Rice Pilaf

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter1 cup long grain rice ( I use jasmine)1/2 cup uncooked...

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Corn and Macaroni Casserole
CasserolesElbow macaroniPasta

Corn and Macaroni Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, undrain1 (15 ounce) cans creamed corn1...

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Garlic 'N Parsley Orzo
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Garlic ‘N Parsley Orzo

Ingredients: 1 lb orzo pasta2 cloves garlic, minced ( or more)2 tablespoons olive oil1/2...

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Off the Shelf Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Off the Shelf Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb dry pasta ( I used Radiatone)1 cup onions, diced1 cup green...

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Mom's Dumplings
GrainsPastarice and grains

Mom’s Dumplings

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour1 tablespoon shortening2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup milk...

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Maxine's Pasta Salad
PastaSaladsSide dishes

Maxine’s Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta, cooked al dente1 (6 ounce) cans pitted black olives,...

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Basil Artichoke Fettuccini
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Basil Artichoke Fettuccini

Ingredients: 8 ounces fettuccine pasta, cooked2 (9 ounce) packages frozen artichoke hearts, thawed2 red...

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BreakfastPastaRice

Brown Rice Breakfast

Ingredients: 1 cup cooked brown rice1/2 cup firm tofuolive oil4 tablespoons soy mayonnaise4 slices...

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Red-Wine Spaghetti With Broccoli Rabe
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Red-Wine Spaghetti With Broccoli Rabe

Ingredients: 1 3/4 lbs broccoli rabe, thick stems discarded1 lb spaghetti1 (750 ml) bottles...

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Corkscrew Pasta with Shrimp
Main dishPastaShrimp

Corkscrew Pasta with Shrimp, Sugar Snap Peas, and Red Peppers

Ingredients: 8 ounces rotini pasta or 8 ounces fusilli3/4 lb sugar snap peas (...

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Italian Sausage Soup
PastaPorkSoups & stews

Italian Sausage Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb Italian sausage ( sweet or hot)1 clove garlic, minced1 medium onions,...

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"puerto Rican Style" Fried Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

“puerto Rican Style” Fried Rice

Ingredients: 3 cups of refrigerated cooked white rice3 -4 tablespoons annato oil ( **see...

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Orecchiette With Broccoli Sauce
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Orecchiette With Broccoli Sauce

Ingredients: 1 head broccoli, cut into large chunks ( 4 cups)4 garlic cloves, minced1/4...

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Three-Cheese Macaroni With Spinach
PastaPenneSide dishes

Three-Cheese Macaroni With Spinach

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter1 cup finely chopped onions1/3 cup all-purpose flour4 1/2 cups milk1/4...

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Lemony Rice With Olive Oil Drizzle
PastaRicerice and grains

Lemony Rice With Olive Oil Drizzle

Ingredients: 1 cup rice ( Basmati is good)2 cups water2 garlic cloves, peeled and...

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Oven Roasted Fresh Tomato Sauce With Spaghetti
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Oven Roasted Fresh Tomato Sauce With Spaghetti

Ingredients: 6 tomatoes8 basil leaves, coarsely chopped1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 teaspoon finely...

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