During this inflation, homemade food saves money. Cooking pasta at home allows you to explore various flavours and create delicious dishes that suit your taste buds. Whether you prefer something rich and cheesy or spicy and tangy, pasta is a versatile dish that can be transformed into a wide range of mouthwatering recipes. Here are some delightful pasta recipes you can easily prepare in your home kitchen.

7 Mouthwatering Homemade Pasta Recipes for Bangladeshi Kitchens 

Cheesy Pasta

Ingredients

450 grams uncooked pasta, ¼ cup butter, ½ cup milk, ½ cup cubed Gouda cheese, ½ cup cubed sharp Cheddar cheese, ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, ¼ cup blue cheese dressing, 1 clove garlic (crushed), paprika to taste, salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions

First, boil a large pot of lightly salted water and cook the pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, until it reaches an al dente texture. Drain the pasta and place it back into the pot.

Then, add the butter, garlic, Cheddar cheese, Gouda cheese, and Parmesan cheese in the same pot. Cook and stir over low heat. Do not use too much heat to prevent the cheese become stringy. Next, gradually stir in the blue cheese dressing and milk, continuing to cook until the pasta is evenly coated. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper. This recipe is ideal for those who love a comforting and cheesy meal.

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Spicy Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

250 grams of uncooked pasta, 2 chicken breasts, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste), salt and pepper to taste, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cloves garlic minced, ½ cup chicken broth, 400 grams crushed tomatoes, ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste), 1 pinch of sugar (optional, to taste), 2 cups fresh baby spinach, 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped), and freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional, for serving).

Instructions

First, boil pasta in a pot with water and salt. Next, cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create four thinner pieces. Mix garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Then, rub the spice mixture onto both sides of the chicken.

After that, heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Next, transfer the chicken to a plate.

In this step, reduce the heat to medium, add garlic and chicken broth to the pan, and let it bubble for 30 seconds. Stir the mix with crushed tomatoes and red pepper flakes, and cook for 5 minutes. Now, add sliced chicken, spinach, basil, and drained pasta to the pan and toss to combine. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

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Spicy Corn Pasta

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup pasta, ½ cup onion (finely chopped), 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste, 1 cup raw tomato puree, 1/4 cup carrot (chopped), 1/4 cup capsicum (chopped), 1/4 cup sweet corn, 1/4 cup green peas, 1 tablespoon tomato sauce, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chilli powder, ½ teaspoon garam masala powder, ½ teaspoon coriander powder, ½ teaspoon cumin powder, 1 tablespoon cheese, 1 tablespoon coriander leaves (chopped), and salt to taste.

Instructions

First, heat the oil in a pan and add onion along with ginger-garlic paste. Sauté until the onions turn transparent. Then, add tomato puree and let it boil until the raw smell of the tomatoes disappears. After that, stir the mix with turmeric, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and salt. 

At this stage, mix raw pasta, carrots, and peas in a pan. Mix the ingredients properly, add 2 cups of water, and cook until the pasta becomes tender. Finally, add the boiled sweet corn and capsicum to the pasta. Garnish the meal with grated cheese and capsicum, then serve hot. 

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Egg Pasta

Ingredients

200 grams spaghetti, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons garlic (minced), 1 to 1½ tablespoons red chilli flakes, ¼ teaspoon sea salt (to taste), 3 to 4 large eggs, and ¼ cup parsley (chopped).

Instructions

First, take 10 cups of water in a large pot, add pasta, salt, and spaghetti, and boil the mix for about 10 minutes. Reserve ¼ cup of the pasta cooking water before draining the pasta. 

After that, to prepare the sauce, heat oil in a pan and sauté garlic until aromatic. Stir in chilli flakes and cook for 30-50 seconds. Now, add the reserved pasta water and salt as needed, cook until the sauce thickens. At this step, scramble the eggs in the same pan until fully cooked and soft. Finally, toss the eggs in the pasta, add herbs, and serve warm. 

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Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta

Ingredients

400 grams mushrooms (sliced), 1-2 onions, 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, salt to taste, black pepper to taste, olive oil as needed, 200 grams cream cheese, 1 whole garlic bulb (top cut off), 400 grams pasta, and 200 grams baby spinach.

Instructions

First, preheat your microwave oven to 180°C (356°F). On a baking sheet, place sliced mushrooms and onions, then sprinkle them with thyme, salt, and pepper. Put a whole garlic bulb cutting side up. Sprinkle cream cheese over the vegetables. Now, drizzle the mix with olive oil and toss the ingredients to coat evenly. 

Then, cover the combination with foil and bake for 30-40 minutes in the microwave until the garlic is soft and the vegetables are tender. While baking, cook the pasta. Once done, combine the cooked pasta with the baked vegetables. Toss well and serve warm with baby spinach.

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Spicy Garlic Prawn Pasta

Ingredients

150 grams spaghetti, 200s grams prawns (peeled and deveined), 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped), 1 teaspoon chilli flakes, 2 tablespoons butter (unsalted), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2-3 tablespoons parsley (finely chopped), 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed), 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste), ½ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste), 1 cup reserved pasta water, and 3-4 tablespoons Parmesan (for serving).

Instructions

First, boil the spaghetti in salted water, reserving one cup of pasta water before draining. While the pasta cooks, sauté prawns in melted butter until it gets pink, season with salt and pepper, then set aside. 

Next, in the same pan, put more butter and sauté garlic over low-medium heat for a few seconds before adding chilli flakes. Combine the cooked spaghetti with half a cup of reserved pasta water. After that, season the mix with salt and pepper. Now, add the prawns to the pan and mix everything evenly. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and finely chopped parsley. Finally, serve the delicious spaghetti on a plate with grated cheese and extra parsley. 

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Beef Keema Pasta

Ingredients

1 ½ cups pasta, ½ kg beef keema, 1 capsicum (chopped), 2 tomatoes (chopped), 1 onion (chopped), 3 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons chilli sauce, 1 tablespoon soya sauce, ½ cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon salt, ½ tablespoon black paper, ½ tablespoon red chilli powder, 1/4 tablespoon turmeric powder, coriander (optional).

Instructions

First, boil the pasta in 3 glasses of water with ½ tablespoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of oil for 10 minutes, then drain and set aside. Next, in a separate pot, add 1 cup of water and 1/4 tablespoon of salt to the keema. Cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes. 

Then, take a pan, and heat some oil in it. After that, put some onions into the oil and lightly brown the onions. Now, add the tomatoes and cook until they soften. At this step, put the cooked minced meat to that mix and season with 1/2 tablespoon of salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, black pepper, capsicum, chilli sauce, soy sauce, and ketchup. Cook the ingredients on medium heat for 5 minutes.

Now, add the boiled macaroni to the pan, mix well, cover, and cook on low heat for 5 minutes. You may toss fresh coriander leaves for a hearty and satisfying dish. Serve and enjoy your delicious beef keema pasta!

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Closing Lines

Pasta is a versatile and delicious ingredient. Whether you are in the mood for something cheesy, spicy, or creamy, pasta recipes offer a variety of options to explore in your Bangladeshi home kitchen. With a few simple ingredients and a bit of creativity, you can create mouthwatering pasta dishes that will impress your family and friends. Enjoy cooking!

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