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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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Chicken Cacciatore and Rigatoni
ChickenMain dishPasta

Chicken Cacciatore and Rigatoni

Ingredients: salt1/2 lb rigatoni pasta2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 lb chicken tenders, cut...

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Crab Fettuccine
CrabMain dishPasta

Crab Fettuccine

Ingredients: 1 cup lump crabmeat1/2 cup chicken broth1/2 cup half-and-half1/4 cup creme fraiche1 tablespoon...

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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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Light- Straw and Hay
Main dishPastarice and grains

Light- Straw and Hay

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 minced shallots1 lb chicken sausages1/2 lb turkey bacon1...

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Hot Grape-nuts Cereal
BreakfastGranola and porridgePasta

Hot Grape-nuts Cereal

Ingredients: 1/2 cup Grape-nuts cereal1/3 cup milk1 tablespoon honey Directions: Combine cereal and milk...

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Solo Sweet Onion Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Solo Sweet Onion Rice

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)1 clove garlic, diced1/3 cup onions, diced1/3 cup uncooked...

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Hot and Zingy Chex Mix
Lunch/snacksPastarice and grains

Hot and Zingy Chex Mix

Ingredients: 3 cups Rice Chex3 cups Corn Chex3 cups Wheat Chex1 cup pretzels1 tablespoon...

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Creamy Cherry Rice Layer Dessert (No-Bake)
DessertPastaRice

Creamy Cherry Rice Layer Dessert (No-Bake)

Ingredients: 3 cups cooked long-grain rice ( must be 3 cups measured after cooking,...

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Swedish Rice Dessert
DessertPastaRice

Swedish Rice Dessert

Ingredients: 2 cups mini marshmallows2 cups cooked and chilled rice1 (8 1/4 ounce) cans...

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Darlene's Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Darlene’s Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) boxes lasagna noodleshot water, to cook noodles1 1/2 lbs ground...

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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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Ww Watch Your Weight Lasagna With Meat Sauce
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Ww Watch Your Weight Lasagna With Meat Sauce

Ingredients: 9 lasagna noodles1 teaspoon fennel seeds1 teaspoon olive oil1/2 lb lean ground beef...

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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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Wild Rice Casserole
OvenPastarice and grains

Wild Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine1 (10 3/4 ounce) cans beef consomme1...

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Chicken with Penne and Peas
Main dishPastaPenne

Chicken with Penne and Peas

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups penne1/2 cup chicken stock1 cup frozen green peas, thawed1 tablespoon...

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Chili Pesto Chicken Pasta
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Chili Pesto Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 12 ounces farfalle pasta2 -3 chorizo sausages ( spicy pork sausage)24 ounces boneless...

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Peanut Sesame Noodles
Pastarice and grainsSalads

Peanut Sesame Noodles

Ingredients: 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter1/4 cup soy sauce1/3 cup warm water2 teaspoons chopped...

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Cinnamon-Beef Noodles
BeefMain dishPasta

Cinnamon-Beef Noodles

Ingredients: 5 cups water1 1/2 cups rice wine or 1 1/2 cups sake3/4 cup...

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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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Almond Rice Custard With Berries
DessertPastaRice

Almond Rice Custard With Berries

Ingredients: 750 ml milk100 g ground almonds1 pinch salt50 g rice, ground150 ml whipping...

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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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Artichoke Bread
AppetizersBreadsPasta

Artichoke Bread

Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread2 garlic cloves2 tablespoons butter1 (6 1/2 ounce) jars marinated...

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Linguine and Summer Vodka Sauce
Main dishPastarice and grains

Linguine and Summer Vodka Sauce

Ingredients: 3/4 lb linguineolive oil, to taste6 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped1 cup basil, firmly...

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Savory Feta-Filled Shells
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Savory Feta-Filled Shells

Ingredients: 1 package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained1 cup ricotta cheese1 (8 ounce)...

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Cidered Rice
PastaRicerice and grains

Cidered Rice

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups long grain rice3 1/2 cups apple cider1 medium apples, peeled,cored,and...

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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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Whole Wheat Spaghetti With Zucchini Sauce
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Whole Wheat Spaghetti With Zucchini Sauce

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onions, sliced2 medium zucchini, sliced ( about 6...

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Italian Sausage Lasagna
LasagnaMain dishPasta

Italian Sausage Lasagna

Ingredients: 2 Italian sausages, casings removed1/4 cup chopped onions1 garlic cloves, minced1 (14 1/2...

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Farfalle with Chicken
ChickenMain dishPasta

Farfalle with Chicken, Asparagus and Blue Cheese

Ingredients: 1/2 lb farfalle pasta ( bow-tie)6 ounces cooked chicken breasts, sliced 1/4 inch...

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Spicy Shrimp Soup
PastaShrimpSoups & stews

Spicy Shrimp Soup

Ingredients: 8 ounces udon noodles, cooked,drained4 teaspoons vegetable oil3 scallions, slice2 medium carrots, diagionally...

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Chinese Vegetables in Peanut Sauce
Main dishPastaVegetables

Chinese Vegetables in Peanut Sauce

Ingredients: 1/3 cup chunky natural-style peanut butter3 tablespoons soy sauce or 3 tablespoons tamari1...

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Spring Chicken Pasta
Main dishPastaSpaghetti

Spring Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti1 lb asparagus, cut into 2 inch pieces8 chopped sun-dried...

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Flavored Polenta
< 30 minsPastarice and grains

Flavored Polenta

Ingredients: 1 cup cornmeal3 cups chicken broth3 tablespoons parmesan cheese1 teaspoon italian seasoningolive oil...

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Creamy Pumpkin Fettuccine
Main dishPastaVegetables

Creamy Pumpkin Fettuccine

Ingredients: 1 cup canned solid-pack pumpkin1 cup heavy cream1 cup grated parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon...

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Herbed Pasta With Shiitake Mushrooms
Main dishPastarice and grains

Herbed Pasta With Shiitake Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti noodles1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes2...

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Super cheesy macaroni and cheese
Elbow macaroniMain dishPasta

Super cheesy macaroni and cheese

Ingredients: 2 cups dry elbow macaroni, cooked2 tablespoons margarine, melted2 tablespoons flour1/4 teaspoon dry...

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Garden Pasta
Pastarice and grainsVegetarian

Garden Pasta

Ingredients: 5 tomatoes, chopped2 celery, chopped2 carrots, chopped1 medium onions, chopped8 green onions, chopped1...

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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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Butternut Squash
PastaRicerice and grains

Butternut Squash, Sage and Hazelnut Risotto

Ingredients: 5 1/2 cups chicken stock or 5 1/2 cups vegetable stock or 5...

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Quinoa Greek Salad
GrainsPastarice and grains

Quinoa Greek Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups chicken stock1 cup quinoa1/2 cup red peppers, diced1/2 cup green peppers,...

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Clock Watchers Chicken Skillet
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Clock Watchers Chicken Skillet

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 medium onions, chopped1 (14 ounce) cans diced...

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Linda's Broccoli Cheese Pasta Salad
BroccoliPastaSalads

Linda’s Broccoli Cheese Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 8 ounces rigatoni pasta, uncooked4 cups fresh broccoli, flowerets4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed1/3...

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Couscous With Feta
GrainsPastarice and grains

Couscous With Feta, Chickpeas and Tomato

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or...

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Creamy Noodles
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Creamy Noodles

Ingredients: 8 -10 ounces egg noodles, cooked and drained4 tablespoons butter4 tablespoons flour1 pint...

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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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Italian Sausage Soup
PastaPorkSoups & stews

Italian Sausage Soup

Ingredients: 1 lb Italian sausage ( sweet or hot)1 clove garlic, minced1 medium onions,...

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Velvet Shrimp
Main dishPastaShrimp

Velvet Shrimp

Ingredients: 12 ounces uncooked linguine1/2 cup thinly slices green onions1 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon...

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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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Italian Garden Salad
PastaSaladsSide dishes

Italian Garden Salad

Ingredients: 8 ounces rotini noodles ( plain colored)1 cup carrots, sliced1/4 cup green bell...

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Pesto Fettuccine Alfredo With Mushrooms
Main dishOne Dish mealPasta

Pesto Fettuccine Alfredo With Mushrooms

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked fettuccine pasta ( fresh is best)2 tablespoons butter2 cups cremini...

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The Best Macaroni and Cheese
CheeseElbow macaroniPasta

The Best Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni2 quarts water1 teaspoon salt2 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed1...

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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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Don't Worry Be Happy Rice!!
PastaRicerice and grains

Don’t Worry Be Happy Rice!!

Ingredients: 3 cups rice, cooked and at room temp1 acorn squash, cubed and roasted...

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Savory  Noodle Kugel
Pastarice and grainsSide dishes

Savory Noodle Kugel

Ingredients: 8 ounces noodles4 -5 tablespoons vegetable oil2 large onions, choppedsalt & freshly ground...

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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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Main dishPastarice and grains

gnocchi with cheese, prosciutto and basil

Ingredients: 1 lb gnocchi ( fresh or frozen is best)2 -4 cloves garlic6 -10...

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"Open Sesame" Noodles
AsianMain dishPasta

“Open Sesame” Noodles

Ingredients: 16 ounces vermicelli1/8 cup rice vinegar1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons vegetable...

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Bow Tie Pasta Bake
Main dishPastarice and grains

Bow Tie Pasta Bake

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked bow tie pasta1 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce1 (2/3 ounce)...

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Josephinas Numero Dos
AppetizersEggs/dairyPasta

Josephinas Numero Dos

Ingredients: 1 french sourdough baguettes, day old ( I used whole wheat sourdough)1/2 cup...

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Green Tea Rice
< 30 minsPastarice and grains

Green Tea Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup white basmati rice1 tablespoon lemon and ginger green tea ( or...

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