Have a Summer Pasta Party

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About the Recipe:  This is the easiest way to plan a pasta party for 8 people in 30 minutes. The trick is preparing the three fresh pasta sauces ahead of time and storing them in the refrigerator. Since they use basic ingredients, preparation is as easy as 1,2,3. Just cook the spaghetti and stir in 3 different room temperature pasta sauces. Serve with Artisan bread slices and your favorite cheeses. Summer pasta parties with your friends and family are so much fun.

Recipes Inspired by: Better Homes & Gardens magazine; June 2018.

Cook’s Note:  Add basil pesto or more fresh basil for a stronger Italian herb flavor. If desired, add diced cooked chicken to the cashew cream pasta; smoked ham cubes to the mixed herb sauce, and feta, goat cheese, or shredded Parmesan as desired to any of the pasta dishes.

Cooking Spaghetti:

  • Bring water to a rapid boil in large pasta pot; add salt. Add spaghetti; stir and return to boiling.
  • Cook uncovered, stir occasionally, about 9 to 11 minutes or until desired tenderness.
  • Drain spaghetti; evenly divide spaghetti into 3 bowls; Pour 1 warm or room temperature prepared sauce over each pasta bowl; toss to coat spaghetti.

    To serve:
    Place 3 bowls of spaghetti on a large serving platter; serve with slices of Artisan bread and cheese. Garnish the platter with fresh herbs.

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