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Quick & Easy 5-Minute Pasta Recipe: Dinner in Minutes!
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Quick & Easy 5-Minute Pasta Recipe: Dinner in Minutes!
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Quick & Easy 5-Minute Pasta Recipe: Dinner in Minutes!

Discover how to make a delicious and incredibly easy pasta dish in just 5 minutes. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, this simple recipe brings maximum flavor to your table with minimal effort and time.
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#Quick Meal
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#5 Minute Recipe
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Perfectly Cooked 5-Minute Pasta Dish
Perfectly Cooked 5-Minute Pasta Dish

Recipe Information

1m
Prep Time
5m
Cook Time
6m
Total Time
1
Servings
Easy
Italian-American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
400
Calories
15g
Protein
60g
Carbs
12g
Fat
Close-up of Delicious Quick Pasta
Close-up of Delicious Quick Pasta

Ingredients

  • Short Pasta
    (Such as macaroni, penne, or fusilli. Adjust for desired serving size.)

    100 gram
  • Tomato Sauce
    (Use your favorite store-bought or homemade tomato sauce.)

    1 cup
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  • Water
    (May need slight adjustment depending on pasta type and desired sauce consistency.)

    1 cup
  • Parmesan Cheese
    (Optional, for topping and extra flavor.)

    2 tablespoons
  • Salt

    to taste
  • Black Pepper

    to taste
Servings: 1
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Ready-to-Eat Simple Pasta Meal
Ready-to-Eat Simple Pasta Meal

Instructions

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    In a small pot or a microwave-safe bowl, combine the uncooked pasta, tomato sauce, and water. Stir well to ensure the pasta is mostly submerged.
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    In a small pot or a microwave-safe bowl, combine the uncooked pasta, tomato sauce, and water. Stir well to ensure the pasta is mostly submerged.
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    Use a pot with a lid for stovetop cooking, or a microwave-safe cover for microwave preparation to trap steam.
  • 2

    Cook on high heat (stovetop or microwave) for approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed. The exact time may vary by pasta type and cooking method.
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    Cook on high heat (stovetop or microwave) for approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed. The exact time may vary by pasta type and cooking method.
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    Add an extra splash of water if the sauce becomes too thick before the pasta is cooked through.
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  • 3

    Remove from heat, season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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    Remove from heat, season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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    For an enhanced experience, finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil or fresh basil leaves.
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