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Oh, hello there! Are you craving some Italian cuisine? Look no further, I’ve got not one, but two delicious Italian pasta recipes for you to try out!

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

When it comes to Italian food, spaghetti with meat sauce is a classic. This recipe is authentic and will have your taste buds dancing with joy.

Ingredients

1 pound spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans of tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional: freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
Add onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened.
Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes until sauce has thickened.
Serve spaghetti hot with the sauce and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Italian Pasta Salad

Not in the mood for a warm, hearty pasta dish? Try out this Italian Pasta Salad. It’s perfect for a summer picnic or as a side dish to your favorite grilled meats.

Ingredients

1 pound rotini pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 can black olives, drained and sliced
1/2 cup pepperoni, chopped
1/2 cup salami, chopped
1/2 cup mozzarella balls, halved
1/4 cup Italian dressing
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water until pasta has cooled.
In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, pepperoni, salami, and mozzarella balls.
In a small bowl, whisk together Italian dressing, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Add cooled rotini pasta to the bowl of vegetables and toss with the dressing until well coated.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until chilled.
Give the pasta salad a quick stir before serving.

Those are my two Italian pasta recipe recommendations for you. Happy cooking and mangia mangia!

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