National Pasta Day: 5 Easy Garlicky Pasta Dishes To Cook At Home

National Pasta Day is celebrated on the 17th of October every year. This day was declared to spread awareness and popularity of the dish. This savoury dish is celebrated worldwide for its comforting feel and variety of flavours and methods of preparation. From shells and spaghetti to spirals and penne, pasta can be found in many different shapes and sizes.

A bowl of steaming and flavourful garlicky pasta accompanied by your best friend and some hot gossip, can make anyone’s day. Here are 5 garlicky pasta dishes that you can easily try at home.

Aglio e Olio

The true flavours of a pasta dish come out when it is in its most basic form. Aglio e Olio Pasta is a dish that only requires olive oil, pepper, chilli flakes, loads of garlic and pasta, preferably spaghetti. Aglio e Olio pasta has gained popularity over the recent years for its subtle yet strong flavours.

Lemon Garlic Pasta

One of the fastest-cooked pasta dishes is Lemon Garlic Pasta. Just like Aglio e Olio, it is very light in nature. However, the biggest difference between the two dishes is the zesty lemony flavour which changes the flavour entirely. All you need to cook this dish is garlic, butter, lemon, parmesan cheese and spaghetti.

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Tomato and Garlic Pasta

Tomato and Garlic Pasta is a pasta dish that is overloaded with tomatoes and garlic. This dish is very easy to cook and a must-try. All you need is some fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil and pasta of your choice.

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Garlic Shrimp Pasta

If you are a lover of prawns, then Garlic Shrimp Pasta will surely give you foodgasms. This shrimp pasta dish is very garlicky and creamy. This is a perfect dish to cook for a date night. All you need is shrimp, butter, garlic, herbs spices and pasta (preferably spaghetti). You can also replace shrimp with mushrooms, chicken (One Pot Chicken Pasta Recipe) or bacon.

Creamy Garlic Shells

A plate of creamy (Creamy White Sauce Pasta Recipe), gooey and garlicky pasta is a must for you to cook at home. This dish is known for its cheesy flavours, creamy textures and strong garlicky flavours. To cook this ultimate comfort food, all you need is cream cheese, cheese of your choice, a truckload of garlic, some herbs and spices of your choice and pasta shells.

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