3 Great Ideas for Cooking Pasta

Pasta tends to be a favorite among children and adults alike. It offers a high amount of energy and is very versatile .

However, cooking pasta isn’t as simple as it seems. It requires technique and a lot of imagination when it comes to additional ingredients. 

However, you can still bring many delicious ideas to life when cooking pasta. Just keep the following recommendations in mind:

• Be sure to use a large pan so that your pasta has enough space while it cooks.
• Don’t cover the pan.
• Water should cover all of the pasta completely.
• You can add a tablespoon of olive oil to the water to keep the pasta from sticking together.
• When draining, you should never add cold water. You can, however, add another bit of oil.

 3 great ideas for cooking pasta

Pasta is one of the easiest and fastest foods to prepare. What’s more, it’s delicious! 

With just a few or many ingredients, you can prepare tasty dishes to try together as a family. The intention should always be to have fun while you’re cooking. And, of course, enjoy the incredible results later on!

Below, we’ll provide instructions on three ideas that you can try out at home:

1. Pasta with chorizo

To prepare this dish, you can use any type of pasta you wish. Just the same, we recommend macaroni.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. of pasta
• 2 chorizos links
• 1 head of garlic
• 1 onion
• 2 cups shredded parmesan cheese
• Oregano to taste

Preparation

• Fill a pan with sufficient water and heat on medium.
• When the water boils, add a tablespoon of salt to the water along with the pasta. Allow to cook, stirring occasionally.
• Chop the chorizo in cubes and cook in a frying pan on low heat until they release their fat.
• Add the chopped onion and garlic. Drizzle with oregano to taste.
• When the onion is transparent, add the cooked pasta to the frying pan and mix all of the ingredients together.
• Stir in the cheese and allow to cook for 2 more minutes.
• Serve hot and sprinkle on a bit more cheese before eating.

2. Lemon pasta

This is the perfect option for hot days. Lemon is a very refreshing fruit and can help activate the body.

• 1 pound of pasta
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 2 lemons
• Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons of cream cheese
• Oregano and basil to taste
• 1 teaspoon of salt and black pepper
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil

Preparation

1. Fill a pan with sufficient water and place on the burner on medium heat. Once it boils, add the pasta. Allow to cook, stirring constantly.
2. Once the pasta is al dente, drain and set aside. Don’t throw out the cooking water, as you’ll use it for the sauce.
3. Wash the lemons, grate their peels, and cut the fruit into squares.
4. In a frying pan, melt the butter on low heat. 
5. Add the lemons to the butter and allow them to brown. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.
6. When the mixture becomes saucy, remove the lemon chunks. Add the cream cheese and allow to melt.
7. Add the parmesan cheese, oregano and salt to taste. Add a half cup of the water left over from cooking the pasta.
8. Once your sauce has a creamy texture, add the pasta and lemon zest. Mix well to bring the flavors together.
9. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and parmesan cheese to taste.

3. Pasta with broccoli and cheese

This dish isn’t only full of flavor, it’s also very healthy. I t involves mixing pasta with a powerful vegetable. The combination of broccoli’s texture with the cheesy sauce makes this dish an incredibly tasty experience.

You’ll need the following ingredients:

• 1 lb. of pasta
• 1 medium sized broccoli
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 4 tablespoons of whipping cream
• Shredded parmesan or pecorino cheese
• 2 tablespoons of cream cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Carefully wash the broccoli and chop it into miniature bite-sized trees.
2. Place the broccoli in a small bowl with water and boil for 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Add a pinch of salt and drain once they’re soft.
4. In a frying pan, melt butter and add finely chopped garlic. Once the garlic is browned, add the broccoli.
5. In a separate frying pan, add the cream and a pinch of salt and pepper.
6. Stir until you have a homogenous mixture.
7. Add the shredded cheese and stir continuously.
8. Pour the pasta into the sauce, add the broccoli, and stir gently to bring all of the ingredients together.

These dishes are ideal for the entire family or for a dinner with friends. Just adjust the ingredients and quantities for each occasion.

Don’s miss the opportunity to make your friends and family happy. We’re sure you’ll enjoy these recipes as well!