Three Lazy Summer Pasta Recipes
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Three Lazy Summer Pasta Recipes

30Min
2Servings
520Cal
EasyLevel
VegetarianKid friendlyvegetarian
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Equipment

Large pot
Frying pan
Stove
Colander
Spatula

Ingredients

White Sauce Pasta

pasta (dry)

200 g

milk (warm)

240 ml

salt

1 tsp

black pepper

1 tsp

italian seasoning

0.5 tsp

garlic powder

0.5 tsp

onion powder

0.5 tsp

paprika

0.5 tsp

Pink Sauce Pasta

pasta (dry)

200 g

milk (warm)

240 ml

tomato juice

240 ml

tomato sauce

2 tbsp

salt

1 tsp

black pepper

1 tsp

thyme

0.5 tsp

basil

0.5 tsp

paprika

0.5 tsp

Pesto Pasta

pasta (dry)

200 g

milk (warm)

240 ml

cream cheese

30 g

mozzarella

30 g

pesto

5 tbsp

parmesan

20 g

Instructions

1

Boil water for pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.

3 min100°Ctimer 3 min
2

Cook pasta

Add 200g pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.

10 min100°Ctimer 10 min
3

Drain pasta

Drain the cooked pasta in a colander and set aside.

1 min
4

Prepare white sauce

In a pan, heat warm milk and add salt, pepper, italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Stir until combined.

3 minMedium heattimer 3 min
5

Combine pasta with white sauce

Add drained pasta to the white sauce and toss to coat evenly.

2 min
6

Prepare pink sauce

In a pan, combine warm milk, tomato juice, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, thyme, basil, and paprika. Stir until heated through.

4 minMedium heattimer 4 min
7

Combine pasta with pink sauce

Add drained pasta to the pink sauce and toss to coat evenly.

2 min
8

Prepare pesto sauce

In a pan, gently heat warm milk with cream cheese and mozzarella until melted and smooth.

3 minLow heattimer 3 min
9

Combine pasta with pesto sauce

Add drained pasta to the cheese sauce, then stir in pesto sauce. Top with parmesan if desired.

2 min

Storage

Fridge: 2 days
Reheat: Microwave 2-3 minutes or reheat in a pan with a splash of milk

Best enjoyed fresh. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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