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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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Dave's Perfect Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Dave’s Perfect Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb capellini or 1 lb spaghetti4 ounces extra virgin olive oil1/4-1/2 teaspoon...

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Jalapeno Rice With Winter Squash and Lime
PastaRicerice and grains

Jalapeno Rice With Winter Squash and Lime

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil1 garlic cloves, minced1 cup finely chopped yellow onions3 cups...

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Italian Kielbasa and Vegetables
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Italian Kielbasa and Vegetables

Ingredients: 8 ounces kielbasa1 cup chopped onions3/4 cup chopped bell peppers1/2 cup fine chopped...

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12 minute pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

12 minute pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb orecchiette or 1 lb fusilli or 1 lb penne rigate (...

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Quick 'n Easy Garlic Pasta
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Quick ‘n Easy Garlic Pasta

Ingredients: 2 cups egg noodles1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder3 -4 garlic cloves, minced (optional)2...

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Best Macaroni Salad
Elbow macaroniPastaSalads

Best Macaroni Salad

Ingredients: 8 ounces elbow macaroni ( 4 cups cooked)1 (7 ounce) cans tuna, drained...

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Asian Noodle Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Asian Noodle Salad

Ingredients: 6 ounces Chinese egg noodles4 -5 green onions, thinly sliced2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped2...

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Penne and Spinach Bake
Main dishPastaPenne

Penne and Spinach Bake

Ingredients: 8 ounces penne pasta2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, divided1 cup chopped...

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Orzo With Tomatoes
PastaSide dishesTomatoes

Orzo With Tomatoes, Feta, and Green Onions

Ingredients: 1/4 cup red wine vinegar2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons honey1/2 cup olive...

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Jamaica Mistake Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Jamaica Mistake Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 900 g penne or 900 g corkscrew macaroni2 (13 fluid ounce) bottles jamaica...

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Kittencal's Cabbage Roll Casserole
CasserolesMain dishPasta

Kittencal’s Cabbage Roll Casserole

Ingredients: 8 slices bacon ( can use more)1 lb ground beef1 small onions, chopped1...

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Broccoli
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Broccoli, Raisin, Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup broccoli florets1 1/4 cups cooked shell pasta1/2 cup raisins1/3 cup chopped...

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Spaghetti Primavera (adopted)
Pastarice and grainsSpaghetti

Spaghetti Primavera (adopted)

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter1 cup fresh mushrooms, Sliced1/2 cup green peppers, Slivered1/4 cup onions,...

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Spicy Homemade Hamburger Helper
Main dishMeatPasta

Spicy Homemade Hamburger Helper

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef1/2 Spanish onions or 1 regular onions, chopped...

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Bean and Macaroni Soup
Elbow macaroniPastaSoups & stews

Bean and Macaroni Soup

Ingredients: 2 (16 ounce) cans great northern beans1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 lb fresh mushrooms,...

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Creamy Turkey (Or Chicken) Spaghetti Bake
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Creamy Turkey (Or Chicken) Spaghetti Bake

Ingredients: 5 cups fresh button mushrooms, sliced6 tablespoons butter1 small onions, chopped2 tablespoons minced...

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Rigatoni Martino
Main dishPastarice and grains

Rigatoni Martino

Ingredients: 7 ounces tomato cream sauce ( see note below)1/3 cup sauteed mushrooms10 -12...

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Acorn Squash Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Acorn Squash Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 large onions, thinly sliced2 tablespoons oil1 tablespoon sugar1/4 cup maple syrup1/4 cup...

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Spicy Linguine
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Spicy Linguine, Beef and Broccoli

Ingredients: 1 lb linguine or 1 lb spaghetti or 1 lb thin spaghetti, uncooked1...

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Easy Lasagna Rolls
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Easy Lasagna Rolls

Ingredients: 12 lasagna noodles, cooked, drained2 cups cottage cheese ( or ricotta cheese)1 1/2...

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Fusilli with Eggplant
Main dishPastaVegetables

Fusilli with Eggplant, Pine Nuts, Currants and Capers

Ingredients: 2 lbs eggplants, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium...

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The Best Macaroni Salad
Elbow macaroniPastaSalads

The Best Macaroni Salad

Ingredients: 5 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained1 cup Miracle Whip ( I usually...

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Rotini and Cheese
CheeseMain dishPasta

Rotini and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages rotini pasta4 tablespoons butter6 tablespoons flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon...

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Fettuccine With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Fettuccine With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Ingredients: 3 large red peppers ( or 2 cups jarred roasted red peppers)1/2 cup...

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CheeseElbow macaroniPasta

Haven’t Got Milk Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 eggs1/2 cup melted butter16 ounces sour cream16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated1/2...

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Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Pasta Salad, Greek Style

Ingredients: 1 lb rotini noodles1 lb boneless chicken breasts3 stalks celery, chopped1 sweet red...

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Italian Sausage Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Italian Sausage Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 Italian sausages, casings removed1/4 cup chopped onions1 garlic cloves, minced1 (14 1/2...

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Caramelized Onion Lasagna With Pancetta
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Caramelized Onion Lasagna With Pancetta

Ingredients: 8 ounces pancetta or 8 ounces quality regular bacon, minced15 dry lasagna noodles1...

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Easy Spaghetti Marinara
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Easy Spaghetti Marinara

Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti3 cloves garlic, sliced2 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1/4...

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Fragrant Rice Pilaf
PastaRicerice and grains

Fragrant Rice Pilaf

Ingredients: 2 1/2 basmati rice5 cups water2 tablespoons vegetable oil16 whole cloves8 black cardamom...

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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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Roasted Red Bell Pepper Pasta
Main dishPastaPenne

Roasted Red Bell Pepper Pasta

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 large onions, chopped3 cups sliced mushrooms1 (15 ounce) jars...

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Vegetarian "Spinoccoli" Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Vegetarian “Spinoccoli” Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb lasagna noodles ( dried, or no-boil)olive oil1 small onions, chopped3 -4...

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Fresh Herb Sauce for Pasta
Condimentsetc.Pasta

Fresh Herb Sauce for Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb pasta, of choice ( linguini is good)1 1/2 cups freshly grated...

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MALFADINE ALLA ROMANA (Pasta with Bacon and Cheese sauce)
Main dishPastarice and grains

MALFADINE ALLA ROMANA (Pasta with Bacon and Cheese sauce)

Ingredients: 10 ounces mafalda pasta3 tablespoons olive oil1 onions, chopped finely7 ounces lardons or...

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Spaghetti Side Dish
PastaSide dishesSpaghetti

Spaghetti Side Dish

Ingredients: 1/2 lb of dried spaghetti, cooked ( save 1/2 cup of water)3 tablespoons...

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Italian Turkey Sausage and Peppers With Bow Tie Pasta
Main dishPastaPork

Italian Turkey Sausage and Peppers With Bow Tie Pasta

Ingredients: 1/2 large onions, chopped1 red peppers, sliced1 green bell peppers, sliced2 tablespoons olive...

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DessertGrainsPasta

Sago Gula Melaka

Ingredients: 200 g pearl sago800 ml water3 tablespoons sugar1/4 teaspoon salt100 g palm sugar...

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Garlic Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Garlic Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

Ingredients: 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil4 -6 cloves crushed garlic ( to taste)1/2...

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Shrimp Over Linguine
Main dishPastaShrimp

Shrimp Over Linguine

Ingredients: 1 lb dry linguine3 tablespoons olive oil3 cloves garlic, minced1 green onions, chopped1...

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Chutney Rice Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Chutney Rice Salad

Ingredients: 1/3 cup chutney1/4 cup canola oil1 tablespoon lemon juice1 1/4 teaspoons minced gingerroot3...

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Taco Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Taco Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked spiral shaped pasta1 lb ground beef1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes...

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Peanut Butter and Ginger Noodles
Main dishPastarice and grains

Peanut Butter and Ginger Noodles

Ingredients: 8 ounces organic whole wheat noodles ( I used flat noodles)1/2 cup peanut...

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Chickpea and Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Chickpea and Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1/4 cup red wine vinegar1 -2 garlic cloves, chopped3 tablespoons olive oil4 teaspoons...

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Shrimp for One
Main dishPastaShrimp

Shrimp for One

Ingredients: 8 -10 large cooked shrimp2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon of chopped garlic1/4 cup...

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Bleu Italian Chicken Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Bleu Italian Chicken Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb pasta ( I like ditallini)1 lb chicken3 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon...

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Spinach and Cheese Linguini
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Spinach and Cheese Linguini

Ingredients: 8 ounces linguine1/2 cup 2% milk1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese1 cup shredded fresh...

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Potluck Bean and Pasta Salad
BeansPastaSalads

Potluck Bean and Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon Dijon mustard2 tablespoons...

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Amanda's Thai Peanut
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Amanda’s Thai Peanut

Ingredients: 0.5 (8 ounce) packages fettuccine ( not the wheat noodles)1 1/2 cups broccoli,...

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Main dishPastaVegetables

Smoked Sausage Supreme

Ingredients: 1 package smoked sausage ( I Like Hillshire Farms)1 (16 ounce) boxes penne...

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Spinach Feta Orzo
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Spinach Feta Orzo

Ingredients: 1 cup orzo pasta2 teaspoons olive oil1 small onions, finely chopped7 ounces frozen...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Alla Checca

Ingredients: 5 tomatoes, seeded and diced4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup chopped fresh basil1/2 cup...

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Red-Wine Tomato Pasta
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Red-Wine Tomato Pasta

Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup red wine2 (14 1/2...

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Spaghetti With Garlic
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spaghetti With Garlic, Olive Oil and Chile Pepper Simple!

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghettisalt6 tablespoons olive oil10 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced1/2 teaspoon...

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Pasta with Sand
Low cholesterolPastarice and grains

Pasta with Sand

Ingredients: 4 teaspoons olive oil2 teaspoons minced garlicred pepper flakessalt1 cup breadcrumbs8 ounces angel...

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Pork and Noodle Skillet Dinner
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Pork and Noodle Skillet Dinner

Ingredients: 3/4 lb lean boneless pork ( any cut will work)1 medium onions, chopped1...

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Baked Pork Stroganoff
CasserolesMain dishPasta

Baked Pork Stroganoff

Ingredients: 2 lbs pork loin, cut into bite-sized pieces1 tablespoon oil1 tablespoon butter1/4 teaspoon...

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Orzo Greek Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Orzo Greek Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 6 ounces uncooked orzo pasta3/4 teaspoon lemon zest1/3 cup fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon...

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Balsamic Tomato Couscous
PastaSide dishesTomatoes

Balsamic Tomato Couscous

Ingredients: 2 cups nonfat vegetable broth or 2 cups nonfat chicken broth1 teaspoon dried...

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Creamy Goat Cheese and Asparagus Farfalle
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Creamy Goat Cheese and Asparagus Farfalle

Ingredients: 3/4 lb farfalle pasta or 3/4 lb bow tie pasta1/4 cup olive oil1...

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