Menu Plan Ideas: Pasta Night

Are you looking for a simple dinner plan that takes less than 15 minutes to prepare? Look no further than Pasta Night.

Pasta is probably one of the simplest foods to prepare and it can be made in so many different ways with a vast variety of flavors to satisfy even the most delicate appetite. The next time you are running late or just don't feel up to cooking, plan for a pasta night at home.

Choose from a couple of the pasta varieties listed below or pick just your favorite instead. Prepare the pasta as directed on the packaging and place it in separate bowls.

Pasta varieties:

Spaghetti
Ziti
Elbow macaroni
Rotini
Penne
Wagon wheels
Fusilli
Fettuccine
Cavatappi
Ditalini
Gemelli
Rigatoni
Sea shells
Bow ties
Fiori

Pick up a variety of sauces from the supermarket or make your own from scratch instead. Heat each sauce as directed on the label and place them in separate bowls for serving.

Sauce varieties:

Basic marinara
Vegetable marinara
Bolognese
Meat
Alfredo
Cheese
White
Olive oil and garlic
Pomodoro
Lemon garlic
Pesto

Offer each family member a large bowl and let them make their own pasta dish. You could also add a few extra toppings to the table such as parmesan cheese, spices, fresh chopped herbs and cut up vegetables.