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A bowl of rigatoni pasta with meat sauce, topped with grated cheese. Ingredients like sliced meat, shredded cheese, and grated cheese are shown above.

Ultimate Pasta Recipes Guide: Ingredients, Temps, Tips

This guide offers a comprehensive approach to pasta making, covering essential ingredients, cooking temperatures, and practical tips for home cooks of all levels. Learn to create delicious pasta dishes with confidence.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 217
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1 cup chicken broth or 250 ml/8 oz any liquid
  • 1 cup whole wheat pasta or 81 grams/2.9 oz any pasta
Meat
Veggies
Cheese
Extras

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

  1. If you are starting with raw meat, cook the meat in a large pot until cooked through. This will be the same pot you use for the pasta.
  2. Add the liquid and pasta to the pot. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. If you are using pre-cooked meat, add it now.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked.
  4. Stir in cheese and any extras.

Nutrition

Calories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 1gSodium: 933mgPotassium: 197mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Refer to the post for instructions on when to add vegetables, and for more details on adding different types of meats and extras. Use this formula as a guide and adjust measurements as needed.

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