3 Easy Poverty Pasta Recipes
3 Easy Poverty Pasta Recipes
These recipes are so quick, easy and CHEAP! Perfect for any weeknight whether you're on a budget or not.

INGREDIENTS

Linguine Aglio e Olio (PRINT RECIPE)

  • 3 cloves garlic - sliced
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes or to taste
  • 1/2 pound (226g) linguine
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup minced flat-leaf Italian parsley
  • 1 cup (240ml) pasta water reserve a lot just in case

Spaghetti Con Broccoli (PRINT RECIPE)

  • 1/2-1 head broccoli bottom 1-2 inches discarded
  • 1/2 pound (226g) spaghetti
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic sliced
  • 1/4 cup (23g) Pecorino Romano grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1 1/2 cups (360ml) pasta water will most likely not need it all

Pasta e Ceci (PRINT RECIPE)

  • 1/2 cup (120ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 ribs celery diced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes
  • 3 16-ounce cans chickpeas drained, but don't rinse
  • 4 cups (1L) low sodium vegetable stock to start but add more as needed
  • 1 cup (240g) plum tomatoes canned, hand crushed
  • 1/4 cup (23g) Parmesan cheese
  • 1 sprig Rosemary
  • 1/2 pound (226g) small shell pasta or ditalini, elbows, etc
  • salt and pepper to taste

 

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