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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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Pumpkin
ItalianPastaRice

Pumpkin, Lemon and Basil Risotto

Ingredients: 2 cups butternut pumpkin, seeded and diced into 1 centimetre square cubes (...

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Broccoli Bonanza
BroccoliMain dishPasta

Broccoli Bonanza

Ingredients: 6 ounces orzo pasta ( rice-shaped pasta)3 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon minced garlic2...

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Persian-Style Basmati Rice Pilaf
PastaRicerice and grains

Persian-Style Basmati Rice Pilaf

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter1 small onions, chopped2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (optional)1/2 cup slivered...

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Grandma's Vodka Sauce
EuropeanPastarice and grains

Grandma’s Vodka Sauce

Ingredients: 1 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes ( use good quality tomatoes)extra virgin olive...

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GrainsLunch/snacksPasta

Freaky Ladies’ Fingers (Halloween)

Ingredients: 24 blanched almonds ( halved lengthwise)red food coloring2 cups warm water1 tablespoon sugar1...

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OnionsPastaSide dishes

Cabbage and Noodles

Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter ( 1.5 sticks, original recipe uses 2 sticks)36 ounces frozen...

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Basic Soft Polenta
GrainsPastarice and grains

Basic Soft Polenta

Ingredients: 1 cup cornmeal4 cups chicken stock3 tablespoons unsalted butter Directions: Bring the stock...

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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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Pasta Asciutta
Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Pasta Asciutta

Ingredients: 1 lb fettuccine pasta or 1 lb tagliatelle pasta noodles or 1 lb...

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Caribbean Crabmeat Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Caribbean Crabmeat Salad

Ingredients: 2 -3 cups uncooked noodles, your choice1 (8 ounce) cans crabmeat1 red peppers,...

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Quick Spanish Rice
GrainsPastarice and grains

Quick Spanish Rice

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes1 1/2 cups chicken stock1 1/4 cups rice1...

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Pasta for the Kids
Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Pasta for the Kids

Ingredients: 12 ounces farfalle pasta ( bowties)10 ounces frozen green peas3/4 cup heavy cream1/3...

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Grilled Garden Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Grilled Garden Pasta

Ingredients: 1/2 cup small fresh basil leaves1/4 cup pine nuts or 1/4 cup sliced...

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PastaRicerice and grains

Vegetable Rice Medley

Ingredients: 1/2 cup cooked rice1/4 cup chopped onions2 teaspoons vegetable oil1 medium chopped fresh...

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Low Fat Macaroni and Cheese  Bake
Elbow macaroniPastaSide dishes

Low Fat Macaroni and Cheese Bake

Ingredients: 1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk1 cup skim milk ricotta cheese1/4 cup onions, diced2...

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Five (Or More!) Ingredient Garlic Quinoa
GrainsPastarice and grains

Five (Or More!) Ingredient Garlic Quinoa

Ingredients: 1/2 cup sweet onions or 1/2 cup red onions, chopped2 teaspoons fresh garlic,...

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Easy Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniPastaSide dishes

Easy Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 (5 ounce) cans evaporated milk2 eggs, lightly beaten2 tablespoons butter or 2...

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Creamy Chicken Carbonara
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Creamy Chicken Carbonara

Ingredients: 10 slices bacon, cut in 1/2 inchpieces1 medium onions, chopped2 cloves garlic, finely...

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Pressure Cooker Rice
Low proteinPastaRice

Pressure Cooker Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup rice2 1/2 cups watersalt Directions: Pour 1 cup water in the...

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Delicious and Easy Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniPastaSide dishes

Delicious and Easy Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 cups elbow macaroni1 cup half-and-half1 pinch cayennesalt and pepper2 cups sharp cheddar...

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Pasta with Spicy Shrimp and Sun-dried Tomatoes
Main dishPastaShrimp

Pasta with Spicy Shrimp and Sun-dried Tomatoes

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1 lb uncooked large shrimp, peeled,deveined4 large shallots, sliced3/4 cup...

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Pasta with Oil and Garlic Sauce
Lunch/snacksPastaSide dishes

Pasta with Oil and Garlic Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 lb uncooked pasta1/3 cup olive oil4 cloves garlic, chopped1/2 teaspoon basil (...

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Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms (Cooking Light)
ChickenMain dishPasta

Creamy Chicken and Mushrooms (Cooking Light)

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked medium egg noodles1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into...

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4 Cheese Baked Macaroni
Elbow macaroniPastaSide dishes

4 Cheese Baked Macaroni

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon butter4 tablespoons flour2 cups half-and-half3/4 teaspoon salt1/4...

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Lady Di's Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Lady Di’s Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 lb sweet Italian sausage ( ground beef or...

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Creamy Pasta with Cheese
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Creamy Pasta with Cheese

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter1 cup low-fat ricotta1/2 cup low-fat yogurt1 cup parmesan cheesepepper, to...

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Creamy Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniPastaSide dishes

Creamy Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 cups macaroni, cooked according to package directions1 1/2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons flour1...

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Bouillabaisse
Main dishPastaStews

Bouillabaisse

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 lb hot Italian sausage, casings removed2 cups chopped onions,...

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Vegetarian Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Vegetarian Lasagna

Ingredients: 28 ounces Ragu pizza sauce6 dry lasagna noodles15 ounces ricotta cheese2 cups mozzarella...

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Cheesy-Cheese Baked Macaroni
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Cheesy-Cheese Baked Macaroni

Ingredients: 3/4 lb wagon wheel macaroni3 tablespoons butter3 1/2 tablespoons flour1/2 teaspoon paprika3 cups...

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Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Fried Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Fried Rice

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil1 clove minced garlic1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger1/4 teaspoon crushed red...

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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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Homemade Gnocchi
High calciumPastarice and grains

Homemade Gnocchi

Ingredients: 1 large baking potatoes ( 1 c mashed)2 eggs1 teaspoon salt1 cup ricotta...

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Ramen Oven Omelet
Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Ramen Oven Omelet

Ingredients: 2 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles1/2 cup thinly sliced celery2 teaspoons canola oil...

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Arugula and Walnut Pesto
Condimentsetc.Pasta

Arugula and Walnut Pesto

Ingredients: 2 cups of packed arugula leaves1/2 cup walnuts1/2 cup fresh parmesan cheese1/2 cup...

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Rusty Penny  (Penne Rustica)
Main dishPastaPenne

Rusty Penny (Penne Rustica)

Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta, cooked according to package directions and drained1/4 lb pancetta...

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Grilled Summer Squash With Fettuccine
Main dishPastaSquash

Grilled Summer Squash With Fettuccine

Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini2 medium summer squash3 tablespoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, peeled and...

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Spaghetti in Olive Oil and Garlic
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spaghetti in Olive Oil and Garlic

Ingredients: 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil2 large garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon salt1 lb...

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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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Kittencal's Spinach Parmesan Rice Bake
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Kittencal’s Spinach Parmesan Rice Bake

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach ( cooked according to package directions...

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Gorgonzola Chicken and Orzo
Main dishPastaPoultry

Gorgonzola Chicken and Orzo

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil2 teaspoons butter1 1/2 cups chopped white onions1 clove garlic,...

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PastaRicerice and grains

Coll’uvetta (Rice with Raisins)

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil1 clove garlic, finely minced1 tablespoon freshly chopped Italian parsley1...

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PastaRicerice and grains

Cooked Wild Rice

Ingredients: 1/3 cup wild rice1 cup water1 slice bacon, Thick, Lean1 teaspoon butter, Unsaltedsaltwhite...

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Kid Friendly Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Kid Friendly Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 4 cups of any type noodles1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine3/4 cup...

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Alicia's Vashon Pasta Salad
PastaSaladsSide dishes

Alicia’s Vashon Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) cans olives1 (1 lb) bag pasta1 raw yellow bell peppers,...

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Pistachio Pesto Sauce
EuropeanMain dishPasta

Pistachio Pesto Sauce

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves2 large garlic cloves1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese1/3...

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Fideo Soup
PastaSoups & stewsTurkey

Fideo Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey1 1/2 cups cut fideo pasta ( can substitute angel...

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Layered Pasta Ricotta Pie
CheeseMain dishPasta

Layered Pasta Ricotta Pie

Ingredients: 1/4 lb vermicelli1 tablespoon olive oil1/3 cup finely chopped onions4 garlic cloves, minced1...

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Veg-All and Pasta
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Veg-All and Pasta

Ingredients: 2 cans Veg-All, undrained1 cup water1 cup uncooked pasta1 chicken bouillon1 teaspoon pepper1...

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Bacon and Mushroom Penne With Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Main dishPastaPenne

Bacon and Mushroom Penne With Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Ingredients: 340 g penne pasta4 slices bacon1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced20 g sunflower seeds1 (240...

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Kittencal's Old Fashioned Rice Pudding
DessertPastaRice

Kittencal’s Old Fashioned Rice Pudding

Ingredients: 3/4 cup uncooked white shortgrain rice ( Aborio rice is good)3/4-1 cup sugar1...

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Pasta with Roasted Butternut Squash and Sage
Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Pasta with Roasted Butternut Squash and Sage

Ingredients: 1 lb pasta ( fusilli, penne or your favorite pasta)1 large butternut squash2...

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Ratatouille Pasta Salad
PastaSaladsVegetables

Ratatouille Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 8 ounces rotelle pasta, cooked and drained1 large eggplants ( about 1 1/2...

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Southern Living Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniPastaSide dishes

Southern Living Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons butter or 2 teaspoons margarine1/4 cup onions, chopped1 (10 3/4 ounce)...

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Cheesy Tomato Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Cheesy Tomato Pasta

Ingredients: 200 g pasta, eg. penne295 g tomato soup50 ml milk150 g cream cheese...

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City Hall Macaroni and Cheese
CasserolesPastaSide dishes

City Hall Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 lb penne rigate2 cups heavy cream2 cups whole milk1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4...

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Pasta E Fagioli Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Pasta E Fagioli Bake

Ingredients: 8 ounces ditalini ( 1 3/4 cups)2 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces1...

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PastaPennerice and grains

Penne with Creamy Walnut Sauce

Ingredients: 10 ounces fresh spinach1/2 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped ( Toast walnuts in...

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Quick and Easy Penne With Sausage
Main dishPastaPenne

Quick and Easy Penne With Sausage, Mushroom Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb sweet sausage, casings removed3/4 lb baby portabella mushrooms, chopped & sliced1/4...

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Super Simple Stroganoff
Main dishPastarice and grains

Super Simple Stroganoff

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 cup sliced mushrooms1 large onions ( thinly sliced)1 (16...

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