#easypastadish

This BLT pasta salad takes the classic tastes of a BLT sandwich and puts them in a quick and easy pasta salad. It's great for potlucks, picnics, or as a side dish for any meal!

Ingredients: 8 ounces rotini pasta. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved. 1 cup cooked bacon, chopped. 2 cups baby spinach leaves. 1/2 cup mayonnaise. 1/4 cup sour cream. 1 tablespoon lemon juice. 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard. Salt and pepper to taste. 2 green onions, thinly sliced. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.

Instructions: Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, bacon, and baby spinach leaves. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until well coated. Garnish with sliced green onions and grated Parmesan cheese. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Indulge in a luxurious yet simple pasta dish that beats any powdered cheese sauce. This creamy garlic Parmesan pasta is velvety, rich, and bursting with flavor. It's a quick-fix meal that will leave you satisfied and save you from overpriced takeout.

Ingredients: 8 oz spaghetti. 2 tbsp butter. 4 cloves garlic, minced. 1 cup heavy cream. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Salt and pepper to taste. Fresh parsley, chopped optional, for garnish.

Instructions: Follow the directions on the package to cook the spaghetti until it is al dente. Remove the water and set it aside. Melt the butter in a big pan over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about one minute, until the garlic smells good. Add the heavy cream and keep stirring. Bring to a low boil. Slowly mix in the grated Parmesan cheese until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add pepper and salt to taste. When you add the cooked spaghetti to the pan, gently toss it so that the creamy sauce covers it all. If you want, you can serve it hot with chopped parsley on top.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

A simple and flavorful pasta dish featuring fresh tomatoes and basil, tossed with spaghetti for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients: 8 oz spaghetti. 4 ripe tomatoes, diced. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped. 2 tablespoons olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste. Grated Parmesan cheese for serving.

Instructions: Follow the directions on the package to cook the spaghetti until it is al dente. Remove the water and set it aside. Warm up the olive oil in a big pan over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about one minute, until the garlic smells good. Put diced tomatoes in the pan and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until they start to get soft and their juices come out. Season the tomato mix with pepper and salt to your liking. Add the chopped basil leaves and mix well. Put the cooked spaghetti in the pan and mix it around with the tomato sauce until it's well covered. Grate some Parmesan cheese on top and serve hot. Have fun!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes