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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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Brown and Wild Rice Pilaf
PastaRicerice and grains

Brown and Wild Rice Pilaf

Ingredients: 1/2 cup uncooked brown rice1/2 cup uncooked wild rice1/2 cup finely chopped onions1/2...

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Bountiful Barley
GrainsPastarice and grains

Bountiful Barley

Ingredients: 2 large yellow onions3 tablespoons butter1 1/2 cups medium pearl barley2 cans chicken...

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Louisiana Mardi Gras Pasta
Pastarice and grainsSeafood

Louisiana Mardi Gras Pasta

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked fettuccine1/4 lb butter2 tablespoons chopped garlic3 tablespoons chopped green onions1/4...

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Pasta and Spinach
CheeseMain dishPasta

Pasta and Spinach

Ingredients: 1 lb short tubular pasta ( ziti, rigatoni, etc.)2 tablespoons parmesan cheese1 lb...

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Creamy Parmesan Orzo With Bacon
CheesePastaSide dishes

Creamy Parmesan Orzo With Bacon

Ingredients: 6 -8 ounces bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces2 -3 tablespoons butter1 onions, chopped1...

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Orange Couscous
FruitPastaSide dishes

Orange Couscous

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup finely chopped onions1/2 cup diced celery1 clove garlic,...

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Four Cheese Pasta
CheeseMain dishPasta

Four Cheese Pasta

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter1 tablespoon flour1 1/2 cups half-and-half1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or...

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Easy One Step Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Easy One Step Lasagna

Ingredients: 8 ounces lasagna noodles, uncooked1 lb hamburger1 large cottage cheese1 (15 ounce) cans...

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Italian Baked Rice and Cheese
PastaRicerice and grains

Italian Baked Rice and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups uncooked converted white rice ( Uncle Ben’s Original brand is...

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Easy Vegetable and Cheese Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Easy Vegetable and Cheese Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 (28 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce6 uncooked lasagna noodles1/2 cup sliced mushrooms, ,...

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Orzo With Feta
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Orzo With Feta, Green Beans, and Tomatoes

Ingredients: 10 ounces French haricots vert or 10 ounces green beans1 cup orzo pasta,...

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Summer Corkscrew Pasta
Main dishPastaSquash

Summer Corkscrew Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb corkscrew macaroni8 -10 tiny zucchini ( or 2 medium zucchini)3 garlic...

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Main dishPastarice and grains

Buckwheat Pasta Noodles

Ingredients: 2/3 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup buckwheat flour1 large eggs1 teaspoon extra virgin olive...

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Instant Potato Gnocchi
PastaPotatoesrice and grains

Instant Potato Gnocchi

Ingredients: 2/3 cup dry potato buds for instant mashed potatoes2/3 cup boiling water1 eggs,...

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Alfredo Fettuccine
Main dishPastarice and grains

Alfredo Fettuccine

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, cut in bits3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated1/2 cup butter...

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Mediterranean Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Mediterranean Salad

Ingredients: 3 cups catelli bistro fusilli ( I used multi-coloured)1 yellow peppers ( chopped)1...

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Saucy Pork and Pasta
Main dishPastaPork chops

Saucy Pork and Pasta

Ingredients: 4 thick pork steaks or 4 thick pork chops1 tablespoon Emeril’s Original Essence2...

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Very Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Very Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1/2 cup minced onions1 tablespoon oil3 1/2 cups cooked macaroni1 3/4 cups shredded...

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Brie Pasta
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Brie Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb bow tie pasta1/2 cup butter, softened but not runny1 egg yolks1/4...

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Vegetable Pesto Pasta
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Vegetable Pesto Pasta

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages ziti pasta or 1 (8 ounce) packages rotini pasta,...

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Crispy Wheatberry Salad
GrainsPastarice and grains

Crispy Wheatberry Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup wheat berries1 red peppers1 yellow peppers4 medium tomatoes1/2 English cucumbers2 garlic...

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Vegetable Ratatouille With Pasta
Pastarice and grainsVegetables

Vegetable Ratatouille With Pasta

Ingredients: 2 eggplants, cut into about 1/2-inch squares3 large onions, coarsley chopped1/2 cup olive...

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Macaroni and Cheese Italian
PastaPenneSide dishes

Macaroni and Cheese Italian

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked ziti pasta or 8 ounces penne2 cups frozen broccoli florets2...

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Best Marinara Sauce
Condimentsetc.Pasta

Best Marinara Sauce

Ingredients: 1 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes1 medium onions, chopped1 -3 clove garlic, mincedfresh...

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Mizithra Browned Butter Pasta
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Mizithra Browned Butter Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb pasta1/2-1 cup butter or 1/2-1 cup olive oil3 garlic cloves, minced1/2...

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Solo Green Beans and Chicken With Pasta
BeansLunch/snacksPasta

Solo Green Beans and Chicken With Pasta

Ingredients: 1 cup cooked green beans1 cup cooked chicken meat, diced1 cup dry pasta...

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Three Cheese Spirals
CheesePastaSide dishes

Three Cheese Spirals

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages spiral shaped pasta1 eggs1 1/2 cups sour cream1 1/2...

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Pasta With Mushrooms and Prosciutto
EuropeanMain dishPasta

Pasta With Mushrooms and Prosciutto

Ingredients: 2 cups chicken broth1/2 teaspoon dried red peppers3 minced garlic cloves1 1/2 cups...

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Greek Lasagna-Vegetarian
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Greek Lasagna-Vegetarian

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil2 cups chopped onions5 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons marjoram, dried5...

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Louisiana Dirty Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Louisiana Dirty Rice

Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages brown rice2 bell peppers2 onions4 celery ribs ( tops...

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Best ever Pasta Salad
PastaSaladsSide dishes

Best ever Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) box small shell pasta1/4 lb provolone cheese1/4 lb salami1/4 lb...

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Lemon Pasta
Eggs/dairyPastaSide dishes

Lemon Pasta

Ingredients: 10 ounces pasta3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh1 teaspoon lemons, zest of1...

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Grandpa's Pasta Salad
PastaSaladsSide dishes

Grandpa’s Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb small no yolk noodles1 peeled and diced cucumbers2 roma tomatoes, diced1/2...

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Pasta Mexicana
Main dishPastarice and grains

Pasta Mexicana

Ingredients: 1/2 lb spinach pasta ( green)1 1/2 cups cubed tomatoes1 cup cucumbers, cut...

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Creamy
PastaSaladsSide dishes

Creamy, Cheesy Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions and drained3...

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Sweetie Ziti
Main dishPastaSide dishes

Sweetie Ziti

Ingredients: 8 ounces ziti pasta8 ounces frozen broccoli florets3 quarts water2 teaspoons olive oil,...

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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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Bow Ties With Basil Cream Sauce
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Bow Ties With Basil Cream Sauce, Peas and Prosciutto

Ingredients: 8 ounces bow tie pasta12 ounces fat-free evaporated milk1 tablespoon flour2 tablespoons fresh...

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Caesar Chicken Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Caesar Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 7 ounces uncooked dry penne pasta ( 2 cups)2 cups chopped cooked chicken3/4...

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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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Quick Skillet Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Quick Skillet Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 lb Italian sausages, casings removed1 (26 ounce) cans spaghetti sauce3 cups uncooked...

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Pastarice and grainsSalads

Ramen Noodle Salad

Ingredients: 3 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles ( minus the season packets.)1/4 cup frozen...

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Three Cheese Rotini Bake
CheeseMain dishPasta

Three Cheese Rotini Bake

Ingredients: 8 ounces tri-color spiral pasta, cooked3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine1 garlic...

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Pasta
AppetizersPastaSalads

Pasta, Pesto and Peas

Ingredients: 3/4 lb fusilli3/4 lb bow tie pasta1/4 cup olive oil1 1/2 cups pesto...

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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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Chicken With Chipotle-Tomato Sauce and Ziti
ChickenChicken breastPasta

Chicken With Chipotle-Tomato Sauce and Ziti

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked ziti pasta2 teaspoons olive oil3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts,...

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Lancaster County Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Lancaster County Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 8 ounces dry elbow macaroni1/4 cup butter1/4 cup flour1 teaspoon dry mustardsalt and...

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2+5 Challenge-Friendly Real Pasta Sauce
Main dishPastaTomatoes

2+5 Challenge-Friendly Real Pasta Sauce

Ingredients: 400 g chopped tomatoes1 onions1 pepper ( bell pepper or capsicum or whatever...

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Stiff Porridge (Oshifima)
GrainsPastarice and grains

Stiff Porridge (Oshifima)

Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups white cornmeal1 cup milk1 cup water Directions: Heat a cup...

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Spaetzle II
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Spaetzle II

Ingredients: 3 cups flour3 eggs3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/4 teaspoon nutmeg1 cup water2...

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Almost Blue Box Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniLunch/snacksPasta

Almost Blue Box Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked macaroni noodles2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine1/4 cup milk3...

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Herbed Barley Salad
< 60 minsPastarice and grains

Herbed Barley Salad

Ingredients: 3 cups water3 garlic cloves1 cup pearl barley6 green onions, chopped (optional)1/2 cup...

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LINGUINI with SHRIMP and PINE NUTS
Main dishPastaShrimp

LINGUINI with SHRIMP and PINE NUTS

Ingredients: 1 lb raw large shrimp, tails2 cups dry white wine1/2 cup finely chopped...

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Amaranth (Basic Recipe)
GrainsPastarice and grains

Amaranth (Basic Recipe)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water1/2 cup amaranthsalt Directions: Combine water, the amaranth, and a...

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Chicken
Pastarice and grainsSoups & stews

Chicken, Barley, and Bow Tie Soup

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces1 cup...

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Macaroni Carbonara Supreme!
Elbow macaroniPastaSide dishes

Macaroni Carbonara Supreme!

Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups macaroni noodles3 cups coarse fresh breadcrumbs10 -13 slices bacon, strips1/4...

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Creamy Baked Ziti
BeefGround beefPasta

Creamy Baked Ziti

Ingredients: 2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce6 ounces provolone cheese, sliced6 ounces mozzarella cheese,...

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Elswet's Uber - Tangy Chicken Pepperoni
ChickenMain dishPasta

Elswet’s Uber – Tangy Chicken Pepperoni

Ingredients: 10 ounces whole grain pasta, of your choice3 ounces italian style sliced pepperoni...

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Thai Pasta Salad
Main dishPastaSalads

Thai Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves, crushed1 tablespoon rice vinegar1 tablespoon brown sugar6 tablespoons chunky peanut...

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Lunch/snacksMain dishPasta

Asparagus Pasta with Pesto

Ingredients: 8 ounces pasta noodles ( of your choice)1 cup chopped asparagus ( use...

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