In this article we want to share with you some ideas for cooking pasta in a different and simple way, since it is a very versatile and easy to prepare dish. In addition, it is a carbohydrate that is metabolized quickly and that has a satiating effect, which will make us eat less.
Therefore, in a few minutes we can have delicious and nutritious dishes. So, in all cases, the ingredients we provide here are for 4 servings and can be modified depending on the needs.
Creamy cooking pasta baked with cheese and chorizo
It is the typical recipe of pasta with chorizo that both small and large taste. But this time we’re going to give it an extra creaminess thanks to the milk. We will also add a contrast of textures with the crispy cheese gratin.
Ingredients:
- 400 grams of macaroni.
- 350 grams of chorizo.
- 350 grams of grated cheese.
- 1 onion.
- Garlic powder.
Step by Step:
- First, preheat the oven to 200º.
- Cook the macaroni in water with salt following the manufacturer’s instructions.
- In a pan with a tablespoon of oil, add finely chopped onion. When it is soft, add the chorizo cut into small pieces, season with a little garlic, salt and pepper. Reduce a few minutes.
- Remove from the fire. Add ¼ of the grated cheese and the previously cooked macaroni. Then, add milk until you get the desired creaminess.
- Grease a baking dish and add the mixture. Sprinkle the rest of the grated cheese on top. Optionally, you can add a little oregano.
- Bring the pasta to the oven until the cheese is grated.
- Pasta in avocado sauce
In this recipe, the aforementioned properties of the pasta are combined with those of the avocado, which is rich in omegas, vitamins, potassium and fiber. Likewise, it is very healthy and optimal for heart care. The result is a different, balanced and tasty pasta dish.
Ingredients:
- 400 grams of pasta.
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Step by Step:
- Cook the pasta following the manufacturer’s instructions.
- For the sauce : liquefy the avocados, some basil leaves, the garlic, the olive oil, the lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.
Finally, mix the sauce with the boiled pasta and serve.
Kugel
Try this way of cooking pasta differently and surprise everyone with this exquisite recipe of Jewish origin. The main ingredient is noodles, which can be combined with sweet or savory flavors. In addition, this recipe we propose can be served as a main course or as a dessert.
Ingredients:
- 250 grams of chopped apricots.
- 200 grams of sugar.
- 250 grams of prunes and chopped raisins.
- 230 grams of sour cream.
- 250 milliliters of amarett.
- 250 grams of noodles.
- 400 grams of cream cheese
- 55 grams of butter.
Step by Step:
- Start preheating the oven to 160º.
- The night before, put the apricots, the plums and the raisins soaked in the amaretto.
- The next day, cook the noodles following the manufacturer’s instructions. Remove the water and mix the boiled pasta with the butter.
- Beat eggs, sugar, cream cheese and sour cream. Add the fruits that were soaking. Finally, mix with the noodles.
Finally, grease a baking dish and put the baking dough for 1 hour.
Pasta in butter
This simple recipe shows us that we do not need a lot of ingredients or spend hours in the kitchen to get a dish full of flavor. We can serve this pasta as an accompaniment to other fish recipes, chicken or even salads. Or, we can add sautéed bacon and mushrooms to make it the main dish.
Ingredients:
- 1 cube of chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon of oil.
- 250 grams of noodles.
- 75 grams of butter.
- ½ teaspoon of garlic paste.
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion.
- 3 tablespoons of parmesan cheese.
Step by Step:
In a pot, heat a liter of water along with the cube of chicken stock and oil. When it boils, add the noodles and cook the time indicated by the manufacturer.
- In a pan, melt the butter and fry the garlic paste together with the scallion.
- Drain the noodles and pour into the pan with the butter. Mix well so that the pasta is impregnated with the flavors.
These recipes will provide new ideas for cooking pasta differently without the need for great culinary skills. At the same time, all these recipes propose balanced, healthy and full-flavored dishes for the whole family.
