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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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PastaPenneSide dishes

Pasta, Pesto, and Potatoes

Ingredients: 6 unpeeled red potatoes, small3 cups penne1 lb italian green beans ( flat...

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Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Easy Filipino Pancit Noodles for Two

Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) boneless pork chops, thinly sliced ( about 1/2-inch thick)1/2 cup...

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Persian Flatbreads
BreadsGrainsPasta

Persian Flatbreads

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons granulated sugar2 cups water1 package active dry yeast ( or 1...

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Basil Cream Chicken
ChickenMain dishPasta

Basil Cream Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed1 1/3 cups finely chopped green...

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Lillian's Spring Onion and Ginger Noodles
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Lillian’s Spring Onion and Ginger Noodles

Ingredients: 12 ounces fresh thin egg noodles or 12 ounces dried thin egg noodles1...

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Bow Tie Pasta Salad
Lunch/snacksPastaSalads

Bow Tie Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 8 ounces bow tie pastaoil1/4 cup chopped garlic1/2 cup feta cheese, chopped or...

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Summer Tomato Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Summer Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, peeled & diced6 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon dried oregano1...

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ChickenPastaSalads

Pasta Salad with Chicken and Artichokes

Ingredients: 1 lb pasta shells2 tablespoons oil1 1/2 cups mayonnaise3 tablespoons lemon juice3 tablespoons...

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Oriental Seafood Pasta Salad
PastaSaladsSeafood

Oriental Seafood Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons lemon juice or 3 tablespoons lime juice2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons...

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Pudina Pulao (Mint Pulao)
Long Grain ricePastaRice

Pudina Pulao (Mint Pulao)

Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice1 teaspoon jalapenos, minced1 1/2 cups mint leaves, chopped2 bay...

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LasagnaMain dishPasta

Lasagna Roll-Ups With Gorgonzola Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 16 cremini mushrooms, caps cleaned with a damp towel and finely chopped in...

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Karpenko's Seitan Aka Gluten
GrainsMain dishPasta

Karpenko’s Seitan Aka Gluten

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups gluten flour1/4 teaspoon herbs, assorted, see note1/4 teaspoon black pepper,...

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Roman Gnocchi
CasserolesMain dishPasta

Roman Gnocchi

Ingredients: 3 cups milk1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg3/4 cup semolina1 eggs, beaten1 1/2 cups grated...

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Farro Salad With Tomatoes and Herbs - Giada De Laurentiis
GrainsPastarice and grains

Farro Salad With Tomatoes and Herbs – Giada De Laurentiis

Ingredients: 4 cups water10 ounces cracked farro ( about 1 1/2 cups)2 teaspoons salt1...

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Vegetarian Barley-Vegetable Soup
Low proteinPastarice and grains

Vegetarian Barley-Vegetable Soup

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter2 medium onions, peeled and chopped2 carrots, diced2 stalks celery, sliced...

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Zippity Dooo Daaaa Orzo Salad!
PastaSaladsSide dishes

Zippity Dooo Daaaa Orzo Salad!

Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil, for salads1 teaspoon lime zest1/4 cup lemon juice2 tablespoons...

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Main dishPastarice and grains

Mushroom Pasta Scampi

Ingredients: 8 ounces linguine, uncooked2 tablespoons olive oil1 lb fresh mushrooms, white,sliced1 tablespoon garlic,...

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Greek Style Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Greek Style Pasta

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages linguine3 tablespoons olive oil1 green peppers, cut into 1...

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Truffles on Chicken Breast on Bed of Angel Hair Pasta
ChickenMain dishPasta

Truffles on Chicken Breast on Bed of Angel Hair Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb angel hair pasta2 tablespoons olive oil4 ounces onions, minced2 -4 garlic...

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Chicken Broccoli Pesto
ChickenPastaPoultry

Chicken Broccoli Pesto

Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts1 large head of broccoli1/2 lb fusilli, or similar pasta3/4 cup...

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Spinach Pilaf
Low proteinPastaRice

Spinach Pilaf

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter3 bunches spinach, washed and stems trimmed or 2 (10...

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Shrimp Orzo Salad (Low-Fat)
PastaSaladsShrimp

Shrimp Orzo Salad (Low-Fat)

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages orzo pasta1 lb cooked shrimp, coarsely chopped ( can...

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Fettuccini With Mushrooms
< 30 minsMain dishPasta

Fettuccini With Mushrooms, Peas and Lemon

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil2 cloves garlic, chopped finely2 small red chilies, sliced500 g...

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Orzo and Spinach Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Orzo and Spinach Salad

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages uncooked orzo pasta1 (10 ounce) packages baby spinach leaves,...

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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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Pasta With Garlic and Oil (Pasta Aglio E Olio)
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Pasta With Garlic and Oil (Pasta Aglio E Olio)

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghettisalt5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil3 garlic cloves, sliced6 small hot...

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ChickenMain dishPasta

Lemon Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 1/2-1 cup butter or 1/2-1 cup margarine1/2 cup lemon juice1 tablespoon garlic1 tablespoon...

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BreakfastOmelets and frittatasPasta

Angel Hair Frittata

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil2 small zucchini, sliced1 tomatoes, seeded and chopped2 large mushrooms,...

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Moroccan Lemon Mint Couscous
GrainsPastarice and grains

Moroccan Lemon Mint Couscous

Ingredients: 6 ounces instant couscous2 tablespoons lemon juice ( or to taste)3 tablespoons olive...

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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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Manitoba Wild Rice
MeatPastaRice

Manitoba Wild Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup wild rice4 cups water1 teaspoon salt6 slices bacon2 onions, chopped1 sweet...

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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese For One
Elbow macaroniPastaSide dishes

Creamy Macaroni and Cheese For One

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon flour, all purpose1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup milk1/3 cup cheddar...

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Creamy Orzo
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Creamy Orzo

Ingredients: 1 lb orzo pasta2 tablespoons olive oil1 large shallots, finely chopped1 garlic cloves,...

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Greek Spinach and Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Greek Spinach and Rice

Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups uncooked rice1 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes2 1/2 teaspoons fresh...

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Penne With Tomato-Cream Sauce
PastaPennerice and grains

Penne With Tomato-Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 2 medium garlic cloves5 tablespoons olive oil2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoessalt and...

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Quick Pierogies (Potato Filled Pasta Pockets) Casserole
CasserolesPastaSide dishes

Quick Pierogies (Potato Filled Pasta Pockets) Casserole

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages potato & cheese pierogies ( about 12 pierogies)1 tablespoon...

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ChickenMain dishPasta

Indecent Breasts with Noodles or Wild Rice

Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 tablespoon butter1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon1/2 cup light cream...

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Bulgur Pulao
Main dishPastaRice

Bulgur Pulao

Ingredients: 3/4 cup basmati rice ( white or brown)1 chopped onions1 cup bulgur, slightly...

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Al Lewis' Spinach Fettuccine With Crab Sauce
CrabMain dishPasta

Al Lewis’ Spinach Fettuccine With Crab Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb spinach fettuccine, fresh4 tablespoons olive oil6 medium shallots, chopped8 ounces crabmeat,...

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Ny Style Antipasto Salad
CheesePastaSalads

Ny Style Antipasto Salad

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages corkscrew shaped pasta, cooked, drained, cooled ( I use...

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Farfalle With Prosciutto
Main dishPastarice and grains

Farfalle With Prosciutto, Spinach, Pine Nuts and Raisins

Ingredients: 1/2 cup golden raisins1/2 cup boiling water1/2 cup olive oil4 garlic cloves, minced10...

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Pasta with Chicken-Sausage Sauce
ChickenMain dishPasta

Pasta with Chicken-Sausage Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta1 1/2 lbs broccoli, stems peeled and cut into 1/2...

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Chicken Baked Ziti
ChickenChicken breastPasta

Chicken Baked Ziti

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) bags ziti pasta ( penne and rigato will also work)1...

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Baked Mostaccioli with Peppers
Main dishPastarice and grains

Baked Mostaccioli with Peppers

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1/2 lb ground beef3 cups green peppers or 3 cups...

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Ziti with Four Cheeses
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Ziti with Four Cheeses

Ingredients: 5 tablespoons unsalted butter1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs1 lb ziti pasta1/2 cup diced Fontina...

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Pasta With Eggplant (Aubergine)
Main dishPastaVegetables

Pasta With Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil1 large eggplants, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes1...

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Italian Sub Stoup by Rachael Ray
Main dishPastaStews

Italian Sub Stoup by Rachael Ray

Ingredients: 3/4 lb Italian sausage1/2 lb ham steaks, diced1/4 lb pepperoni, diced15 ounces diced...

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Cheesy Flower Power Pasta Bake
CheeseMain dishPasta

Cheesy Flower Power Pasta Bake

Ingredients: 26 ounces pasta sauce ( 1 lb. 10 oz. Ragu Organic Pasta Sauce)1...

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Penne With Squash
PastaPenneSide dishes

Penne With Squash

Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta1 medium zucchini, grated1 medium summer squash, grated2 tablespoons olive...

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Fettuccini With Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce
CheeseMain dishPasta

Fettuccini With Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb fettuccine2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup heavy cream or 1/2 cup milk4 ounces...

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Grecian Shrimp over Pasta
Main dishPastaShrimp

Grecian Shrimp over Pasta

Ingredients: 12 small mushroomsolive oil32 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined1 medium tomatoes, diced3/4 teaspoon...

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Shiitake-Ginger Pasta Salad With Radicchio
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Shiitake-Ginger Pasta Salad With Radicchio

Ingredients: 8 ounces farfalle pasta ( bowtie)12 ounces common mushrooms, rinsed and stem ends...

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Gisella's Amatriciana Pasta With Pancetta
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Gisella’s Amatriciana Pasta With Pancetta

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) box spaghetti or 1 (1 lb) box bucatini pasta4 ounces...

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Cherry Tomato Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Cherry Tomato Pasta

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil3 garlic cloves, sliced1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved1 teaspoon sugarsalt...

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Junior's Macaroni and Cheese  Pie
CheeseElbow macaroniPasta

Junior’s Macaroni and Cheese Pie

Ingredients: 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon olive oil2 cups uncooked macaroni...

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Healthy Rigatoni Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Healthy Rigatoni Bake

Ingredients: 1/2 lb extra lean ground beef1 cup oats ( yes, oatmeal, just dry)1...

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Tomato-Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Tomato-Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 16 ounces penne pasta, uncooked5 large tomatoes, diced3 cloves garlic, minced1 (4 1/2...

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Spicy Black Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Spicy Black Rice

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon onion powder2 teaspoons salt1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin1/2...

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GrainsLunch/snacksPasta

Tabby Treats to Purr For! (posted by Fido)

Ingredients: 1/2 cup canned mackerel, drained1 cup dry whole grain breadcrumbs1 tablespoon vegetable oil1...

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Rigatoni Campagnolo Like Carrabba's
Main dishPastarice and grains

Rigatoni Campagnolo Like Carrabba’s

Ingredients: 1/2 lb Italian sausage1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/2 cup yellow onions, minced1...

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