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6 Pasta Recipes for Back-to-School

You don’t have to search too far to find a dish that the whole family will love and that’s inexpensive to make. Pasta always makes everyone happy! And even though it’s a weeknight meal par excellence, that doesn’t mean it has to be boring. On the contrary: Here are some colourful pasta recipes bursting with seasonal veggies that the kids will ask for again and again.

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1. Tagliatelle with Shrimp and Fennel

The best trick to enjoying seafood without spending a lot of money is to spread its flavour throughout a dish rather than serving a large amount. In this tagliatelle dish, the shrimp is chopped into little pieces so that you get some in every bite, and the sauce is also well flavoured. It also boasts the anise taste of fennel, softened with carrot and garlic, and then combined with tomatoes and chili pepper for a spicy kick.

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2. Orzo with Cauliflower, Corn and Bacon

With its elongated grain shape, orzo is often the ideal choice for pasta salad. This particular dish is delicious both when served warm for dinner or cold for lunch the next day. You can use either fresh or frozen corn, combined with bacon and cauliflower. The cilantro and cheese topping is just flavourful enough that you won’t need a sauce.

3. Linguine with Caramelized Onions

For this pasta dish, sauté garlic and onions for a few minutes until caramelized and their sweetness shines through. Deglaze with white wine and cream and then reduce the sauce to concentrate the flavours. Toss linguine cooked al dente into the pan, adding a bit of pasta water for a smooth and creamy sauce. It’s a dish both simple enough for a Tuesday night and elegant enough for entertaining guests on a Saturday.

4. Gnocchi with Beef and Rosemary

For a comforting dinner on a cold day, cook the beef stewing cubes in broth and red wine for a whole day in the slow cooker. Just add gnocchi at the last minute for a pasta dish that’s ready to be dug into the moment you get home from work.

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5. Farfalle with Chicken, Broccoli and Cheddar

It’s likely due to their cute bow-tie shape, but kids are always eager to sit down for a meal when farfalle is on the menu. Particularly when the pasta is served with pieces of chicken and tender broccoli florets in a creamy sauce and loaded with cheddar cheese!

6. Gemelli with Sausage and Bell Peppers

To prepare this colourful dish, you’ll need to dice bell peppers and then simmer them with sausage meat in a sauce consisting of canned Italian tomatoes and chicken broth. Add a bit of fennel seed to enhance the sausage’s flavour, and you’ve got a bright, summery meal on your hands.

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