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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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Lower-Fat Macaroni and Cheese
CheeseElbow macaroniPasta

Lower-Fat Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 2/3 cup cooked macaroni noodles1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup low-fat small-curd cottage...

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Surprise Rice
< 60 minsPastaRice

Surprise Rice

Ingredients: 3 cups rice, boiled1 cup milk1 lb sausage1 small onions1 sweet peppersmargarine Directions:...

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Chicken With Bow Tie Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Chicken With Bow Tie Pasta, Fresh Tomatoes and Peppers

Ingredients: 8 ounces bow tie pasta1 tablespoon olive oil1 1/2 lbs chicken breast tenders,...

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Four-cheese Spinach Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Four-cheese Spinach Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 cups chopped fresh broccoli1 1/2 cups julienned carrots1 cup sliced green onions1/2...

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3 Ingredient Garlic Bread
BreadsGrainsPasta

3 Ingredient Garlic Bread

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, melted4 garlic cloves, minced1 loaf French bread, halved lengthwise Directions:...

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Uncle Bill's Chicken Soup
ChickenPastaSoups & stews

Uncle Bill’s Chicken Soup

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons butter1 large onions, coarsely chopped1 large...

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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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Popovers
BreadsGrainsPasta

Popovers

Ingredients: 2 eggs1 cup flour1 cup milk1/2 teaspoon salt Directions: Heat oven to 450*.Grease...

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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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To DIE for Chicken Marsala
ChickenMain dishPasta

To DIE for Chicken Marsala

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts4 -5 tablespoons flour2 tablespoons olive oil8 -10 ounces...

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Lunch/snacksPastaRice

Very Delicious Tamarind and Sesame Rice (Imli Til Ke Chawal)

Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice, cleaned and washed4 cups water8 teaspoons tamarind pulp3 tablespoons...

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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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Chicken Noodle Soup and Dumplings
Main dishPastarice and grains

Chicken Noodle Soup and Dumplings

Ingredients: 2 cups flour1 cup skim milk1/2 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder4 tablespoons vegetable...

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Couscous with Currants
PastaSaladsSide dishes

Couscous with Currants

Ingredients: 2/3 cup chicken broth1/3 cup couscous1 teaspoon olive oil2 tablespoons sliced green onions1...

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Low-Fat Easy Macaroni and Cheese with Vegetables
CheeseElbow macaroniPasta

Low-Fat Easy Macaroni and Cheese with Vegetables

Ingredients: 1 cup macaroni ( or other small pasta, 1/2 lb.)2 medium carrots, thinly...

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Lemon Braised Artichokes over Pasta
< 4 hoursMain dishPasta

Lemon Braised Artichokes over Pasta

Ingredients: 1 lb fettuccine1/4 cup olive oil4 cloves garlic, sliced2 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves1/2...

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Pancit
Main dishPastaPork

Pancit

Ingredients: 1 medium onions, chopped4 cloves garlic, crushed1 cup shrimp, boiled, cleaned and sliced...

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Cold Sesame Noodle Salad
Main dishPastaSalads

Cold Sesame Noodle Salad

Ingredients: 3/4 lb udon noodles1/4 cup chopped peanuts1 bunch chopped scallions1 cucumbers, peeled and...

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Carbonara Al Franco
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Carbonara Al Franco

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup finely diced prosciutto1 cup sliced mushrooms1 teaspoon minced...

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Spicy Rice and Kale
PastaRicerice and grains

Spicy Rice and Kale

Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups canned low sodium chicken broth or 2 1/4 cups low...

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BreadsGrainsPasta

Dog Bone Biscuits

Ingredients: 3 eggs3 tablespoons soy flour3 tablespoons powdered milk3 beef bouillon cubes, dissloved in...

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Cilantro Serrano Chile Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Cilantro Serrano Chile Rice

Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups chicken stock ( recommend Pacific Organic)1 teaspoon salt1 cup aromatic...

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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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Orzo Pasta Salad
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Orzo Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 12 ounces orzo pasta ( rice-shaped pasta)2 tablespoons olive oil1 1/2 cups crumbled...

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Shrimp and Asparagus in Dill Sauce
Main dishPastaShrimp

Shrimp and Asparagus in Dill Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb tub-shaped pasta, such as ziti or penne1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon...

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Noodles Alfredo
CheesePastaSide dishes

Noodles Alfredo

Ingredients: 2 cups egg noodles1/2 cup butter1/2 cup light cream1 cup parmesan cheese1 tablespoon...

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Baked Polenta Fries
AppetizersPastarice and grains

Baked Polenta Fries

Ingredients: 2 (18 ounce) tubes plain polenta3 tablespoons olive oilcoarse saltpepper1 teaspoon dried Italian...

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Simple and Inexpensive Spaghetti
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Simple and Inexpensive Spaghetti

Ingredients: 1 lb angel hair pasta2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes, chopped1/2 cup butter3 cups...

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Stroganoff Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroniPastaSide dishes

Stroganoff Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans healthy request cream of mushroom soup1 1/2 cups...

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Pasta with Herb Butter
Low sodiumPastarice and grains

Pasta with Herb Butter

Ingredients: 7 ounces linguine1/4 cup butter1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon...

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Sausage-Pepperoni Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Sausage-Pepperoni Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages bulk pork sausage, hot or mild ( we much...

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White Bean Tomato Sauce for Pasta
Main dishPastaVegetables

White Bean Tomato Sauce for Pasta

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil4 garlic cloves, minced2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes1/2...

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Fake-baked Ziti
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Fake-baked Ziti

Ingredients: 2 cups marinara sauce ( I use Bertoli marinara sauce with Burgundy wine)1...

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Quark Spaetzle
CheesePastaSide dishes

Quark Spaetzle

Ingredients: 1 cup Quark3 large eggs3/4 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg1 1/2-2...

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Gus's Spanish Rice
Low proteinPastarice and grains

Gus’s Spanish Rice

Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked medium grain rice2 tablespoons cooking oil ( for frying)1/2 cup...

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Tomato Pasta With Olives
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Tomato Pasta With Olives

Ingredients: 1 lb pasta ( I like penne)1/4 cup olive oil2 garlic cloves, sliced...

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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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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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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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Penne Bosciaola
Main dishPastaPenne

Penne Bosciaola

Ingredients: 2 pints grape tomatoes, cut in half5 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced1/2 red onions,...

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Sweet and Feisty Black Pepper and Orange Kugel
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Sweet and Feisty Black Pepper and Orange Kugel

Ingredients: oil, for greasing the pan12 ounces fettuccine pasta1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup orange juice2...

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Pepperoni Angel Hair
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Pepperoni Angel Hair

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages angel hair pasta, uncooked and broke into thirds1 small...

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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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Peanut Butter  Krispies Bars
DessertLunch/snacksPasta

Peanut Butter Krispies Bars

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter2 cups miniature marshmallows1/4 cup peanut butter3 cups Rice Krispies Directions:...

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Asian Chicken Salad with Glass Noodles
ChickenPastaSalads

Asian Chicken Salad with Glass Noodles

Ingredients: 7 ounces packages glass noodles or 7 ounces packages oriental rice noodles1 lb...

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Italian Garden Pasta Salad
PastaPotluckrice and grains

Italian Garden Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb penne3/4 cup cubed colby cheese3/4 cup cubed jalapeno pepper cheese3/4 cup...

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Cardamom and Fennel Flavored Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Cardamom and Fennel Flavored Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice2 cups water1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds1/2 teaspoon cardamom seedssalt and...

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Chinese Style Fried Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Chinese Style Fried Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup water1 1/3 cups instant rice3 tablespoons butter1 eggs, slightly beaten1/3 cup...

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The "Perfect" Pasta Primavera
Main dishPastaVegetables

The “Perfect” Pasta Primavera

Ingredients: 1 cup broccoli florets, steamed for 5 minutes1 cup asparagus, cut in 1...

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A Wild Ride on the Half Shell
PastaRicerice and grains

A Wild Ride on the Half Shell

Ingredients: 1/4 cup safflower oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon...

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Warm Chicken Salad With Bows
Lunch/snacksPastaSalads

Warm Chicken Salad With Bows

Ingredients: 3/4 lb bow tie pasta2 tablespoons pine nuts1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil3/4...

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CasserolesMain dishPasta

El Paso Pasta Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb hot Italian sausages or 1 lb chorizo sausage8 ounces small shell...

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"I Stole the Idea from Mirj" Sesame Noodles
Main dishPastaSide dishes

“I Stole the Idea from Mirj” Sesame Noodles

Ingredients: 1 lb angel hair pasta1/2 cup toasted sesame oil1/3 cup soy sauce1/3 cup...

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Cucumber Pasta Salad with Dill
Lunch/snacksPastaSalads

Cucumber Pasta Salad with Dill

Ingredients: 2 cups bow tie pasta or 2 cups small shell pasta8 ounces low-fat...

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Fettuccine Alfredo
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Fettuccine Alfredo, Again

Ingredients: 8 ounces fettuccine1/2 cup butter1/2 cup whipping cream3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon...

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Cherry Tomato and Kalamata Olive Penne
Main dishPastaPenne

Cherry Tomato and Kalamata Olive Penne

Ingredients: 1 lb penne rigate1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced.3...

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Campbell's Seafood Tomato Alfredo
FishMain dishPasta

Campbell’s Seafood Tomato Alfredo

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine1 medium onions, chopped1 can campbell condensed...

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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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Plum Tomato - Feta Pasta
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Plum Tomato – Feta Pasta

Ingredients: 3 cups finely diced plum tomatoes1/2 cup chopped red onions3 tablespoons olive oil1/3...

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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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