9 Most common pasta and 10 Pasta dishes for a wonderful and satisfying meal

Pasta dish

Noodles are famous around the globe. No matter you are in Japan, America or rest of the world, noodles are easily available. Italy is the centre market for pasta. There you can find more than 300 different types of pasta. And the below mentioned 9 types are the most common among all and are easily available. Though there are different shapes of pasta but every shape has a story in it. Most shapes are originated from their native place. Shapes also tell us that which sauce must be used with it that will make it more delicious. Here is an all inclusive guide on Pasta along with some amazing Pasta dishes.

Pasta that is thin like spaghetti always tastes good with thinner sauces. Pastas that are in a tubular shape seem delicious with thicker sauces. Now a days, colored and flavored pastas are available in the market and you can also try them because they are good for health. These flavored pastas are made of different ingredients such as spinach, onion, lemon, squid ink and many more. But it is always hard to choose between this huge range so always choose according to your taste and always use whole wheat pasta. Here is the list of most commonly used pasta:

1. Lasagna

Lasagna

These noodles are flat in shape and are about 2 inches in width and their length is approximately 13 inches long. Their sides are in different forms they can have a wavy form or flat. The word lasagna refers to the noodles as well as a dish made from it. Lasagna Pasta dishes have layers of cheese, meat or vegetables and tomato or cream sauce is used with it. The Lasagna comes in different varieties such as dry or no boil. And those that are precooked can be directly layered and baked.

2. Linguine

Linguine

These are long strands of noodles same as spaghetti but they are flattened on both of its sides. Linguine is much narrower than other form of noodles called as fettuccine. Linguine is versatile in nature and can be used on the place of spaghetti. The sauces like herbed clam varieties are best suited with this pasta.

3. Spaghetti

Spaghetti

Spaghetti is the most commonly used pasta around the world; and, these are long rounded hair like strands. Moreover, it is the most popular pasta in United States and without a doubt you can find a wide range of Pasta dishes with Spaghetti. The word Spaghetti means little twine€. Spaghetti is available in different varieties in the market that include Spaghettini a thinner form, Spaghettoni a thicker form, Bucatini that is thicker and is hollow in center, Capllini a very thin form and angels hair that is thickest. This pasta is best suited with thin sauces or olive oil.

4. Fettuccine

Fettuccine

These long and flat type pasta is more in width from the linguine but these are thin than tagliatelle. These are cut down into strips from the dough. And the dish made from it that is Fettuccine Alfredo is one of the most well known dishes. These are best served with cream, butter and cheese.

5. Rotini

Rotini

This pasta is swirl in shape and is best suited for pasta salads. This pasta is best suited with thicker sauces.

6. Rigatoni

Rigatoni

This pasta is tubular in shape, shorter in size and has grooves on it. This is best served with meat and vegetable sauces. This pasta can be used in place of other tubular pastas.

7. Orecchiette

Orecchiette

This pasta is in the shape of small cups. This can be served with the small vegetable sauces made from peas or chopped spinach.

8. Rotelle

Rotelle

This pasta is in the shape of small wheels and its name means “little wheels” in Italian. This is served with small pieces of meat or vegetables.

9. Macaroni

Macaroni

Macaroni is world famous and in Italy, it denotes to a tubular pasta shape. This macaroni is best served with the cheese and in US it is known as elbow macaroni. One of the most common and popular Pasta dishes with Marconi is the Mac and Cheese.

10 Pasta dishes for a wonderful and satisfying meal

Pasta is one of the most popular dishes in Europe and America. But in the recent times it has gained popularity all over the world due to its delicious taste and food value. It is also easy to cook. You can prepare various types of pasta dishes at you home easily. But you need to know how to prepare different pasta dishes. This article will provide you information on ten pasta dishes along with all the ingredients and the procedure of making those dishes.

1. Italian wedding pasta

Italian wedding pasta

Complexity level: moderate

Time taken: 50 to 55 minutes

Ingredients:

  1. 1 pound turkey
  2.  bread crumbs – ¼ cup
  3. chopped parsley leaves – ¼ cup
  4. 1 clove crushed garlic and 2 cloves of sliced garlic.
  5. An egg
  6.  Cheese  – 1 cup
  7. Bow tie pasta – 1 packet
  8. Cornstarch – 1 tablespoon
  9. One and half cup milk
  10. 14 ounce of chicken soup
  11. 9 ounces of baby spinach
  12. Black paper, as required.

Process:

  1. First, you need to mix together turkey, crumbs, parsley, garlic, eggs and cheese in a bowl and cook over medium heat until they blend well.
  2. Prepare meatballs with this mixture and place in a pan and bake the meatballs for at least 20 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, boil the pasta for two minutes over high heat and drain out the extra water in it.
  4. Next prepare a mixture with milk and cornstarch. Add this mixture with pasta and boil the mixture until thick. Add the meatballs with the pasta mix and gently toss to combine.
  5. After that bake the mixture for at least 20 minutes so that the top of the mixture become golden brown in color.

2. Whole wheat penne pasta with broccoli and sausage

Whole wheat penne pasta with broccoli and sausage

Complexity level: moderate

Time taken: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

  1. 12 ounces of whole wheat pasta
  2. 1 large broccoli cut into small pieces
  3. Turkey sausage – 12 ounces
  4. Cut grape tomatoes – 1 pint
  5. ½ cup of chopped basil leaves
  6. A cup of cheese

Process:

  1. Boil the pasta with water on high heat. Add the broccoli pieces with pasta when three minutes cooking times remains.
  2. Reserve ½ th cup of cooking water and drain the excess water from the pasta. In the meantime, cut the sausages thinly and cook until brown.
  3. Next, add tomato and cook for at least ten minutes in medium heat. After that add the boiled pasta, broccoli and pour the reserved cooking water into sausage and mix gently in low heat for at least 5 minutes.
  4. Finally, add the basil and cheese over the dish.

3. Cheese tortellini with walnut pesto

Cheese tortellini with walnut pesto

Complexity level: easy

Time taken: 20 to 25 minutes

Ingredients:

  1. Walnut – 1 cup
  2. 1/3 cup of parsley leaves
  3. 2 cloves, smashed garlic
  4. 3 tablespoons of grated cheese
  5. ½ cup of olive oil
  6. Salt – ½ teaspoon
  7. ¼ teaspoon of black pepper
  8. 1 pound of frozen cheese tortellini
  9. Butter – 1 tablespoon
  10. Pasta – 1 packet

Process:

  1. Put the walnuts, parsley leaves, garlic, cheese, oil, salt and pepper into the grinder and blend it well until it becomes a coarse puree.
  2. Boil the pasta with water until it becomes tender. Reserve ½ th cup of boiled pasta water and drain the remaining water.
  3. Cook the frozen tortellini with salted water for 12 minutes. Add pasta, reserved pasta water, walnut pesto and butter over tortellini and toss the mixture at least 5 minutes over medium heat.
  4. Finally, add grated chess over the dish.

4. Southwestern chili pasta

Southwestern chili pasta

Complexity level: moderate

Time taken: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

  1. Ziti pasta – 1 packet
  2. 2 teaspoon of vegetable oil
  3. A large chopped onion
  4. 1 medium red pepper chopped
  5. Ground beef – 1 pund
  6. Cocoa – 1 teaspoon
  7. Cumin powder- 1 teaspoon
  8. Salt, as require
  9. 14 ounce of stewed tomatoes
  10. 15 ounce of black beans
  11. Water- 1 cup
  12. ¾ th cup of cheese
  13. Sour cream
  14. Chili powder – 2 teaspoons

Process:

  1. Boil the pasta over high heat. In the meantime, put some oil in the frying pan and heat until hot.
  2. Add onion and red pepper and toss it until brown. Transfer the onion into a bowl.
  3. Next, cook the beef over medium heat for at least 3 to 4 minutes. Add chili powder, cocoa, cumin, cinnamon and some salt over beef and mix it well and cook for 1 minute. 4. Next, add the onion mixture, tomatoes, beans, and little bit of water. Cook the mixture for at least 5 minutes over medium heat.
  4. Once all the ingredients get cooked properly then add the drained pasta into the mixture and mix it well.

5. Baked macaroni with three cheeses pasta

Baked macaroni with three cheeses pasta

Complexity level: moderate

Time taken: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

  1. 1 pound of rotini or cavatappi
  2. 2 cups of milk
  3. 8 ounces of cream cheese
  4. 3 tablespoons of butter
  5. 1 teaspoon of paper powder – 1 teaspoon
  6. ½ teaspoon salt
  7. grated cheddar – 1½ cup
  8. burn Gouda – 1 ½ cups
  9. Pasta – 1 packet

Process:

  1. Boil the pasta with water until it becomes tender.
  2. Then, rinse the pasta with cold water and drain it well. Transfer this pasta into a large bowl.
  3. Next, add cream cheese, butter, pepper and salt. Cook over medium heat for at least 10 minutes.
  4. After that, add macaroni, cheese, cheddar, Gouda and little bit of milk and stir until they get blended.
  5. Next, transfer the pasta into another dish and bake until it is becomes golden brown.

6. Sicilian spaghettini

Sicilian spaghettini

Complexity level: easy

Time taken: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  1. 1 pound spaghettini
  2. 1/3 cup olive oil
  3. Chopped garlic – 1 tablespoon
  4. Crushed red pepper – 1 teaspoon
  5. 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  6. A cup chopped olives
  7. 1/3 cup chopped parsley
  8. Pasta – 1 packet

Process:

  1. Cook spaghettini according to the instructions given in the package.
  2. Put oil into the frying pan. Once it becomes hot add garlic and paper.
  3. Cook over medium heat until it releases fragrance.
  4. Add tomatoes and olives into the pan and mix well. Next, boil the pasta and drain out excess water.
  5. Transfer the pasta into pan and cook over medium heat, tossing frequently.
  6. Finally, add the nuts and parsley.

7. Penne with shrimp and spicy tomato sauce pasta

Penne with shrimp and spicy tomato sauce pasta

Complexity level: moderate

Time taken: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  1. ¼ cup olive oil
  2. 1 tablespoon lemon juice cup of bread crumbs
  3. 1½ teaspoons of cumin powder
  4. Ground ginger – ¼ teaspoon
  5. Dried oregano – ¼ teaspoon
  6. ½ teaspoon salt
  7. 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  8. ¾ cup tomatoes puree
  9. 1/3 cup chopped parsley
  10. penne rigate – ¾ pound
  11. A pound medium shrimp
  12. Pasta – 1 packet

Process:

  1. In a large bowl mix together olive oil and lemon juice along with paprika, cumin, ginger, oregano, salt and pepper.
  2. Next, add tomatoes and chopped parsley. Mix gently.
  3. Meanwhile, boil the pasta and drain it. Take a large pot with boiling salted water and cook the penne rigate for about 12 minutes.
  4. Add the shrimps and pasta and cook. Finally, add some tomato sauce over the cooked pasta.

8. American lasagna pasta

American lasagna pasta

Complexity level: moderate

Time taken: 1hour 25 minutes

Ingredients:

  1. ground beef – 1 ½ pound
  2. A chopped onion
  3. 2 cloves minced garlic
  4. chopped basil – 1 tablespoon
  5. 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  6. 1-1/2 teaspoon salt
  7. 29 ounce chopped tomatoes and 6 ounce tomato paste
  8. 12 dry lasagna noodles
  9. 2  eggs
  10. 1 pint ricotta chess and ½ cup grated cheese
  11. A teaspoon salt
  12. 1 pound shredded mozzarella chesses
  13. 2 teaspoon grated parmesan cheese

Process:

  1. First, boil the ground beef, onion and garlic.
  2. Prepare a mixture of basil, oregano, brown sugar, salt as require, together with chopped tomatoes and tomato paste and cook for at least 35 minutes over low heat.
  3. Later, mix it with boiled beef. Boil the noodles for 5 minutes in a different container and drain the noodles.
  4. Take a medium sized bowl and mix together eggs, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, parsley and pinch of salt.
  5. Next, place the noodles in the bottom of the baking dish and cover them with ricotta mixture, mozzarella cheese and sauce.
  6. You can also add some parmesan cheese on top. Bake for at least 30 minutes till it is ready to serve.

9. Fusilli with herbed ricotta and grape tomatoes

Fusilli with herbed ricotta and grape tomatoes

Complexity level: easy

Time taken: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

  1. 1 cup ricotta cheese
  2. 1 tablespoon of chopped oregano leaves
  3. grated pecorino cheese – ¼ cup
  4. ¼ cup chopped basil leaves
  5. 12 ounces of fusilli or corkscrew pasta
  6. 1 pint grape tomatoes
  7. Salt as require

Process:

  1. Boil the pasta over high flame for at least 2 minutes.
  2. Once it is ready retain 1/4th cup of water in which pasta is boiled and drain the excess water.
  3. In the meantime, mix the ricotta cheese, pecorino cheese, oregano together with basil in a small bowl. 4. Next, take another pot and place the pasta.
  4. Add pasta boiled water with the cheese mixture and tomatoes. Mix the entire ingredients well.
  5. Finally, garnish with basil leaves and serve it.

10. Orecchiette pasta with cauliflower and sage brown butter sauce

Orecchiette pasta with cauliflower and sage brown butter sauce

Complexity level: moderate

Time taken: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  1. ½ cup strips of cut and sun dried tomatoes
  2. 1 small cauliflower cut into small size
  3. 1 pound orecchiette pasta
  4. Butter – ½ cup
  5. 1 slice and crushed shallot
  6. 18 pieces of sage leaves
  7. Little bit of pepper
  8. Grated parmesan cheese

Process:

  1. Put the tomato strips into water so that it gets softened. Once it becomes soft drain the tomatoes.
  2. Now, bring a large pot, along with water. Add cauliflower and boil until soft. Once done pout it into another pot.
  3. Next, boil the pasta together with two table spoons of butter, cauliflower, tomato strips and shallot and cook for four minutes over medium heat.
  4. Retain ½th cup of this cooking water. Next, add the remaining four tablespoons of butter in a small and heavy skillet, over low heat and add sage leaves.
  5. Next, toss for four minutes. As the sage leaves become golden brown add all the ingredients along with the retained cooking water and toss well.
  6. Finally, garnish with cheese and pepper.

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