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Pasta for one, in just ten minutes time! This "recipe" requires NO MEASURING, just 5 ingredients, and can easily be scaled to make more servings.

Pasta for One in 10 Minutes

Salt

pasta

Butter

Parmesan (or other aged hard cheese)

Black pepper

Bring a few inches of water, and a...

Bring a few inches of water, and a generous pinch of salt, to a boil in a saucepan.

Once the water is boiling, grab a handful...

Once the water is boiling, grab a handful of long noodles about the diameter of a quarter (about 1-inch) and add it to the pot. Cook the pasta until it is flexible, but not all the way to al dente.

Place a 10" saute pan on the stove...

Place a 10" saute pan on the stove next to the pot of pasta and set the burner to medium. Add two pats of butter (2 tablespoons) and use a pasta fork to transfer the pasta to the saute pan.

Pour enough of the pasta cooking water into...

Pour enough of the pasta cooking water into the saute pan to come about halfway up the noodles (about 1/4 cup). Add a generous pinch of salt and cook the pasta, tossing occasionally, until al dente (or to your liking).

Turn off the heat and toss with enough...

Turn off the heat and toss with enough grated cheese to absorb the remaining liquid in the pan and form a creamy sauce.

Grind plenty of black pepper onto the top...

Grind plenty of black pepper onto the top of the pasta.

Taste and add more salt if needed. Transfer...

Taste and add more salt if needed. Transfer to a plate, garnish with more cheese, and enjoy!

With just 20 minutes a handful of ingredients, this creamy hummus pasta dish can be on your dinner table! Use homemade hummus for an oil-free version or grab a container of store-bought for an even quicker option. Kid and husband approved!

Easy Hummus Pasta

rotini pasta ((or pasta

pasta cooking water

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus ((or your favorite store-bought hummus))

grape tomatoes (halved (about 2 cups))

spinach leaves (chopped)

lemon

salt (or

black pepper (or

In a large pot on the stove, cook the pasta according to package directions in well-salted water. BEFORE draining, reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water and set aside.

Transfer the cooked noodles back to the pot. Add the hummus, tomatoes, spinach, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.

Add 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water and stir well until the sauce is creamy and smooth. Add more pasta cooking water, if needed, to reach the desired consistency.

Taste and adjust seasoning, as needed. Add more salt, pepper, lemon, or even more hummus, as desired.

Made it tonight for dinner.  My wife and I were concerned about how the humus would work out   I’m glad we were curious enough to try!
It was super!  Tasty, enjoyable to eat, visually very attractive, and satisfying.  We did add artichoke hearts,  a great addition and some capers.   We will be making this again soon.  Thanks for a great recipe

Just made this for my husband and I - it is DELISH!! So simple and flavorful! Thank you!

good and tasty recipe.  added some thinly sliced mushrooms that I cooked first.  next time will add nooch and peas also.  thanks

I made this easy hummus pasta for lunch today and it was really, really good! Fun to make, too. I didn't feel the need to add extra salt after cooking my pasta in salted water, but that's just a preference.

This creamy cajun chicken pasta is loaded with tender pieces of chicken tossed in a tomato cream sauce to give you a burst of flavor in every bite. Best of all, this spicy chicken pasta comes together quickly with just a few ingredients, making it the ultimate comfort meal for the weekdays.

Spicy Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

olive oil (to marinate the chicken,

butter

chicken breast

rigatoni

tbsp cajun seasoning (divided)

garlic (minced)

onion (sliced)

red bell pepper (sliced)

tomato sauce (or crushed tomatoes)

heavy cream

pasta water

parmesan cheese (grated)

chili flakes and parsley (optional, for garnish)

In a medium bowl, add chicken, olive oil, and 1 tbsp cajun seasoning. Massage to coat evenly and set aside while preparing the other ingredients.

Cook pasta to about 1 minute shy of al dente, and reserve about a cup of pasta water. While your pasta is cooking, heat a skillet over medium heat, drizzle in some oil, and cook your chicken for about 2-3 minutes per side.

In the same skillet, add butter and sauté onion and garlic, followed by the bell pepper. Add tomato sauce, heavy cream, 1/2 cup pasta water, and the remaining 1/2 tbsp cajun seasoning.

Simmer the sauce for about 2-3 minutes until thickened. Stir in your pasta and half of the chicken sliced into bite-sized pieces. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the pasta is tender, add parmesan cheese, and season with salt to taste.

Serve each bowl of pasta with the remaining chicken pieces on top, and garnish with chili flakes and parsley. Enjoy!

Omg! I tried this recipe and my entire family devoured it. It’s soooo good! Thank you so much.
You have a new follower and I am looking forward trying out all your recipes in here.

I actually made this vegan by using vegan alternatives and missing out the chicken and it still turned out incredible (a sign of an amazing recipe!!)

Surprisingly delicious for how simple a recipe!

I made it for my family and we all absolutely loved it!! I didn’t change a thing, and I’ll be making it very often now!

This is a delicious recipe. I make it once every two weeks but fight the urge to make it every week. Tastes like a restaurant dish. So easy and the entire family loves it.

Absolute winner!! Had some cream to use up and found this recipe online and it looked good so gave it a go. So glad I did!! A winner with the whole family, fussy kids and all. Only change I made was I diced the chicken first, then seasoned and fried off. 
Have printed the recipe and added it to our family favourites folder :-)

WOW! I absolutely love this site and your recipes. I have made 3 recipes so far and I’m so blown away on how good it is. I can’t wait to cook this pasta dish. My boyfriend request pasta for dinner so I’m going to make this. Gotta say your recipes are restaurant quality even better in my opinion. Thanks Elle for sharing these truly delicious recipes. Please continue doing what your doing.

This turned out absolutely incredible. Always love how simple and delicious your recipes are, Elle, thanks a bunch!!

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