4 Original Ideas For Making Pasta Dishes

Creamy oven pasta with cheese and sausage

This recipe with pasta and sausages is a favorite among children and adults. This time, though, we want to take things a step further by adding milk to make the dish extra creamy. We will also add a contrast of textures with crunchy gratin cheese.

Ingredients:

• 400 grams of macaroni
• 340 grams of chorizo ​​sausage
• 340 grams of grated parmesan cheese
• 1 finely chopped onion
• Milk
• Garlic powder
• Salt
• Pepper

Step by step:

1. First and foremost  , preheat your 200º oven.
2. While the oven is heating up, cook the macaroni with water and salt according to the instructions on the package.
3. Fry the onion in a frying pan with a tablespoon of oil. Once the onion is soft,  add the chorizo ​​sausage cut into small pieces. Season with a little garlic powder, salt and pepper. Let it cook for a few minutes.
4. Remove it from the heat. Add 1/4 of the grated cheese and the cooked pasta. Next , add milk until you reach the desired consistency.
5. Grease an ovenproof dish and add the mixture to it. Sprinkle with the remaining parmesan cheese on top. You can also add some oregano if you wish.
6. Put the dish in the oven until the cheese starts to turn brown. Remove the dish and serve.

Pasta with avocado sauce

This recipe combines the above properties of pasta with the benefits of avocado. Avocado is rich in omega fatty acids, vitamins, potassium and dietary fiber. At the same time, it is a great way to take care of your heart. The result is a delicious, innovative and nutritious pasta dish.

Ingredients:

• 400 grams of pasta of your choice
• 2 avocados
• Fresh basil
• 2 cloves garlic
• Salt
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Pepper

Step by step:

1. Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package.
2. For the sauce , blend the avocados, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
3. Finally  , mix the sauce with the cooked pasta  and serve.

Kugel – one of the different dishes with pasta

Try this idea as a different way to cook pasta. You will surely surprise everyone. The primary ingredient in this traditional Jewish dish is flat egg noodles. They can be combined with salty or sweet flavors. Furthermore, this dish serves as a main course or dessert.

Ingredients:

• 190 grams of chopped, dried apricots
• 200 grams of sugar
• 150 g chopped raisins and prunes
• 230 g sour cream
• 250 ml  amaretto  (sweet liqueur)
• 250 g uncooked pasta
• 400 g cream cheese
• 60 g butter

Step by step:

1. The night before , soak the apricots, raisins and prunes in the amaretto.
2. The next day, when you are ready to cook the dish, preheat the oven to 160º.
3. Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package. Drain and mix the cooked pasta with the butter.
4. Whisk eggs, sugar, cream cheese and sour cream. Next, add the dried fruit that has been put in the amaretto overnight. Mix the creamy texture with the pasta with butter.
5. Finally, grease an ovenproof dish and pour the pasta in. Bake the dish for an hour. Remove from heat and serve.

Pasta with butter

This simple recipe shows us that we do not need many ingredients when it comes to making pasta. We also do not have to spend hours in the kitchen to prepare a tasty dish. You can serve this pasta dish as an accompaniment along with fish, chicken or even salad. You can also add bacon and fried mushrooms and eat the pasta as a main course.

Ingredients:

• 1 chicken bouillon cube
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 250 grams of pasta of your choice
• 75 grams of butter
• ½ teaspoon garlic paste
• 2 tablespoons chopped spring onion
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Step by step:

1. In a saucepan  , heat 400 ml of water with chicken broth and oil. When the water starts to boil, add the pasta  and boil it according to the instructions on the package.
2. In a frying pan  , melt butter and fry the garlic paste along with the spring onions. 
3. Drain the pasta and pour it into the frying pan along with the butter. Mix everything well so that the pasta absorbs the flavors. 
4. Remove from heat, add cheese and stir. Your pasta is ready to be served.

These recipes offer new ideas for cooking pasta in a different way without the need to have amazing culinary skills. At the same time  , each recipe is balanced, healthy and full of flavor  to delight your entire family.