Pasta is a perfect fit for summertime meals and cooking. It takes a little time to bring the water to boil and usually cooks in under ten minutes. So, it doesn't heat the house up too much. It is light and can be paired with a variety of food items from meats to veggies. It is also a favorite with adults and kids.
So today I thought I would share two of my family favorite pasta dishes. They are easy to fix and to throw together. They are good with steaks or hamburger patties. They have very few ingredients in them and you most likely will have the majority of them on hand.
Pasta W/ Marinara Sauce
- 8 oz. of spaghetti noodles (You could use angel hair pasta. I always try to use whole wheat pasta if available.)
- 1 - 24 oz. jar of Barilla Marinara Sauce (or your favorite sauce)
- shredded parmesan or mozzarella cheese
Cook pasta according to the package. Warm sauce up until it comes to a boil. When the pasta is ready to drain, save a little of the pasta water. Put the pasta back in the pot you cooked it in. Add a little of the pasta water. Pour the hot sauce over the pasta and combine. Serve with shredded cheese on top.
Pasta W/ Tomatoes
- 1/2 a box of Rotini pasta (I use Whole Grain Rotini Pasta.)
- 1 - 14.5 oz. Hunt's Diced Tomatoes w/ Basil, Garlic, & Basil
- black pepper, garlic salt, onion powder, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes - all to taste
- shredded parmesan or mozzarella cheese
My family loves both of these simple pasta dishes. They may not be approved by a great Italian cook, but they are by this simple cook. Plus, they have an added bonus of being a great start for lunchtime meal. Just add a salad and some garlic bread. Give these dishes a try and see what you think!
Looking for simple dishes to serve and enjoying the ease and lightness of them!
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If you are interested, I am sharing the reason for saving some of the pasta water over on "A Life Lived Simply" FB page today.
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