Instant ramen noodles are a favorite of college kids and thrifty eaters everywhere. But the accompanying salt and preservative bombs aren’t good for anyone. Toss the flavor packets in the trash, and add your own high-quality ingredients to make quickie versions of your favorite pasta. No pot is needed; a kettle or hot water tap makes your dish right in the bowl.
Credit: Kellie Hynes
Credit: Kellie Hynes
Quick Cacio e Pepe
Skip the gray dust! Freshly cracked pepper makes all the difference in this recipe.
Credit: Kellie Hynes
Credit: Kellie Hynes
Personal Prosciutto and Pea Pasta
A single slice of gourmet ham flavors the entire dish; simmered peas are tender, not mushy.
Simple Smashed Tomato Pasta
This five-minute meal is as filling as it is colorful. And squeezing the tomatoes might be the most satisfying thing you do all day.
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