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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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Makeover Pizza Pasta Salad
PastaSaladsSide dishes

Makeover Pizza Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked spiral shaped pasta1/2 teaspoon cornstarch1/3 cup water1/4 cup parmesan cheese1/4...

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Easy Summer Spinach Pasta Salad
OnionsPastaSalads

Easy Summer Spinach Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages farfalle pasta10 ounces baby spinach, rinsed and torn into...

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Naughty Curry  Pasta Salad
PastaSaladsSide dishes

Naughty Curry Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 3 cups rotini pasta1 1/3 cups light Italian dressing, plus more as needed2...

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Mexican Pasta Salad With Salsa
Elbow macaroniPastaSalads

Mexican Pasta Salad With Salsa

Ingredients: 8 -12 ounces elbow macaroni1/8 teaspoon pepper1 -2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon salt3/4...

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Caesar Orzo With Asparagus
CheesePastaSide dishes

Caesar Orzo With Asparagus

Ingredients: 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth2 cups water2 cups uncooked orzo...

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Very Easy and Tasty Pasta With Tomato and Feta
Main dishPastaPenne

Very Easy and Tasty Pasta With Tomato and Feta

Ingredients: 1 (28 ounce) cans Italian tomatoes ( “Pastene” brand with Basil works best)4...

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Pepperoni Pizza Bake
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Pepperoni Pizza Bake

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages wide egg noodles2 1/4 cups pizza sauce, divided1 cup...

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Curried Rice With Raisins
PastaRicerice and grains

Curried Rice With Raisins

Ingredients: 1 medium onions ( valencia or sweet mayan)4 tablespoons butter ( salted)3/4 cup...

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Udon With Broccoli and Ginger Peanut Sauce
BroccoliMain dishPasta

Udon With Broccoli and Ginger Peanut Sauce

Ingredients: 2 lbs broccoli9 ounces whole-wheat brown rice udon noodles1/2 cup unprocessed peanut butter2...

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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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Japanese Style Curry Udon Noodles (Karei Udon)
Main dishPastarice and grains

Japanese Style Curry Udon Noodles (Karei Udon)

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons oil1/2 cup flour, plus2 tablespoons flour1 -2 tablespoon curry powder5 cups...

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Big Bowl Pasta Primavera
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Big Bowl Pasta Primavera

Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti, broken into thirds2 1/2 quarts boiling water1 tablespoon oil2 teaspoons...

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Rice Pilaf
PastaRicerice and grains

Rice Pilaf, Secret Ingredient

Ingredients: 2 cups Minute Rice1/2 cup margarine1 small onions, chopped14 ounces chicken broth1 (8...

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Fettuccine With Blue Cheese
Main dishPastarice and grains

Fettuccine With Blue Cheese

Ingredients: 2 eggs4 cups fat-free cottage cheese1/2 cup egg substitute6 ounces blue cheese, crumbled1/2...

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Lemon Spaghetti With Parmesan
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Lemon Spaghetti With Parmesan

Ingredients: 6 cups cooked spaghetti4 -5 minced garlic cloves1 large lemons, juice and zest...

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Wagon Wheel Chicken Salad
ChickenPastaSalads

Wagon Wheel Chicken Salad

Ingredients: 4 cups shredded roasted chicken breast1 pint grape tomatoes, halved1 (10 ounce) packages...

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Crab Pasta Salad
CrabPastaShellfish

Crab Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1/2 lb macaroni or 1/2 lb shell pasta1 lb imitation crabmeat1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2...

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Herbed Orzo With Pine Nuts
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Herbed Orzo With Pine Nuts

Ingredients: 2 cups orzo pasta3 tablespoons butter2 garlic cloves, crushed1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted1...

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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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Couscous With Apricot Vinaigrette
GrainsPastarice and grains

Couscous With Apricot Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) boxes couscous1/4 cup apricot jam or 1/4 cup preserves2 tablespoons...

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Easy Creamy Parmesan Rigatoni (Rigatoni Alla Panna)
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Easy Creamy Parmesan Rigatoni (Rigatoni Alla Panna)

Ingredients: 1 lb rigatoni pasta ( uncooked)1/2 cup whipping cream3 tablespoons butter1 cup freshly...

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Mediterranean Pork With Orzo
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Mediterranean Pork With Orzo

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloins1 teaspoon lemon pepper2 tablespoons olive oil3 quarts water1...

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Za Jiang Mein (Beijing-Style Meat Sauce With Noodles)
Main dishPastarice and grains

Za Jiang Mein (Beijing-Style Meat Sauce With Noodles)

Ingredients: 1/4-1/2 cup vegetable oil1/2-3/4 lb ground pork ( either lean or fatty)5 -6...

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Bow Ties With Sausage
Main dishPastarice and grains

Bow Ties With Sausage

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed and crumbled1/2 teaspoon...

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Sesame Noodles
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Sesame Noodles

Ingredients: 16 ounces whole wheat spaghetti or 16 ounces spaghetti1 tablespoon canola oil2 garlic...

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Creamy Roast Veggie Pasta
Main dishPastaPotatoes

Creamy Roast Veggie Pasta

Ingredients: olive oil2 crushed garlic cloves375 ml evaporated low-fat milk ( I use Carnation...

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Chicken-Pasta Salad With Pesto
ChickenPastaSalads

Chicken-Pasta Salad With Pesto

Ingredients: 6 ounces uncooked multicolored farfalle pasta1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken1/4 cup sun-dried...

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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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Asparagus Pasta Stir Fry
PastaSide dishesSpaghetti

Asparagus Pasta Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed1/2 cup onions, sliced2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 tablespoons soy...

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Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta

Ingredients: 10 ounces wide egg noodles, as much as you like, I use about...

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Lemon and Tomato Pasta
LemonMain dishPasta

Lemon and Tomato Pasta

Ingredients: 6 roma tomatoes2 large white onions1 shallots ( can substitute another 1/2 onion)1...

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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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Bow Tie Pasta With Roasted Red Pepper and Cream Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Bow Tie Pasta With Roasted Red Pepper and Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb uncooked bow tie pasta2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil1/2 cup finely...

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Baked Gnocchi With Blue Cheese and Prosciutto Cream Sauce
Condimentsetc.Pasta

Baked Gnocchi With Blue Cheese and Prosciutto Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 300 ml cream150 g blue cheese, crumbled125 g prosciutto, coarsely torn70 g breadcrumbs...

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Gnocchi
EuropeanPastarice and grains

Gnocchi

Ingredients: 4 (750 g) potatoes, unpeeled200 g plain flour ( 1 1/3 cups) Directions:...

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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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Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Main dishPastaShrimp

Shrimp Scampi Pasta

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp ( raw, 20...

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Enchanting Springtime Pasta Toss
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Enchanting Springtime Pasta Toss

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages multi-colored corkscrew macaroni3 medium roma tomatoes, chopped1 medium onions,...

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Kittencal's 15 Minute Parmesan Pasta
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Kittencal’s 15 Minute Parmesan Pasta

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages cooked pasta ( use your choice of pasta)1 -2...

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Easy Angel Hair Pasta With Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Easy Angel Hair Pasta With Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients: 8 ounces angel hair pasta3 cups fresh white button mushrooms, sliced ( can...

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Quinoa With Pistachios
GrainsPastarice and grains

Quinoa With Pistachios, Parsley and Mint

Ingredients: 1/2 cup pistachios, shelled1 cup quinoa1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste1/4 cup...

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Tofu Carrot Cacciatore
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Tofu Carrot Cacciatore

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 medium onions, coarsely chopped ( 2 cups)1 large green...

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Cavatini Italiano
< 4 hoursPastarice and grains

Cavatini Italiano

Ingredients: 1 green peppers, chopped1 yellow onions, chopped2 cups pepperoni, sliced and quartered6 ounces...

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Farfalle With Pancetta and Peas in a Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce
Main dishPastarice and grains

Farfalle With Pancetta and Peas in a Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 lb bow tie pasta2 tablespoons olive oil2 -3 slices pancetta, chopped in...

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Chicken and Bow Tie Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Chicken and Bow Tie Pasta

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, cut into small strips1 1/2 cups bow tie pasta1 (10...

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Udon and Shrimp Salad
PastaSaladsShrimp

Udon and Shrimp Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, shelled and deveined3 tablespoons peanut oil2 garlic cloves, minced2...

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Polish Cabbage and Noodles
PastaSide dishesVegetables

Polish Cabbage and Noodles

Ingredients: 1/2 lb bacon, diced2 tablespoons butter1 cup onions, sliced3 garlic cloves, chopped8 cups...

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Weekday Creamy Seafood Pasta
CrabMain dishPasta

Weekday Creamy Seafood Pasta

Ingredients: 2 cups pasta, uncooked, any short penne, rotini, fusilli etc3/4 cup alfredo sauce8...

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Creamy Bacon and Spinach Fettuccine
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Creamy Bacon and Spinach Fettuccine

Ingredients: 500 g fettuccine pasta300 ml light cream250 g diced bacon, rind removed2 cups...

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Tabbouleh Tomatoes
Main dishPastaTomatoes

Tabbouleh Tomatoes

Ingredients: 10 ounces instant tabbouleh4 scallions, chopped1 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/3...

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California Club Turkey and Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

California Club Turkey and Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 3/4 cup mayonnaise1 teaspoon sugar1/8 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons milk2 tablespoons white wine vinegar2...

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Baked Penne With Roasted Vegetables
Main dishPastaPenne

Baked Penne With Roasted Vegetables,courtesy Giada De La

Ingredients: 2 red peppers, cored and cut into 1-inch wide strips2 zucchini, quartered lengthwise...

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Wagon Wheels and Wieners
Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Wagon Wheels and Wieners

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked wagon wheel macaroni1/4 cup margarine2 tablespoons flour1 1/2 cups milk8...

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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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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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Couscous With Peas and Onions
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Couscous With Peas and Onions

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup peas1 1/2 teaspoons...

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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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Linguine With Braised Garlic and Balsamic Vinegar
Main dishPastarice and grains

Linguine With Braised Garlic and Balsamic Vinegar

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil8 garlic cloves, diced1 lb linguine3 tablespoons butter...

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Lemon Chive Fettuccine
Main dishPastarice and grains

Lemon Chive Fettuccine

Ingredients: 6 ounces fettuccine1/3 cup sour cream3 tablespoons chives, chopped1 tablespoon lemon peel, grated2...

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Southwestern Pasta
Main dishPastarice and grains

Southwestern Pasta

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup half-and-half cream or 1/2 cup light cream4 tablespoons parmesan...

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