Join Brad Leone, Melissa Miranda, DeVonn Francis, Chrissy Tracey, and Zaynab Issa in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as they each prepare a tantalizing pasta dish with only 5 different ingredients.
Instructions:
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For Anelletti and Shrimp Pasta: Heat olive oil in a pan and add garlic. Cook until lightly browned. Add shrimp and cook until pink and cooked through. Cook anelletti pasta according to package instructions. Reserve pasta water. Add cooked pasta to the shrimp pan, along with some pasta water and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine. Season with black pepper and serve hot.
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For Bucatini with Calabrian Chile Paste: Cook bucatini pasta according to package instructions. Reserve pasta water. Heat olive oil in a pan and add minced garlic. Cook until fragrant. Add Calabrian chile paste and mix well. Add cooked pasta to the pan, along with some pasta water and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine. Season with salt and black pepper. Serve hot.
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For Ditalini with Pancetta and Peas: Cook ditalini pasta according to package instructions. Reserve pasta water. Heat olive oil in a pan and add pancetta. Cook until crispy. Add frozen peas and cook until heated through. Add cooked pasta to the pan, along with some pasta water and grated Pecorino cheese. Stir to combine. Season with black pepper and serve hot.
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For Pasta with Sun Gold Tomatoes and Balsamic Glaze: Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve pasta water. Heat olive oil in a pan and add halved sun gold tomatoes. Cook until softened and saucy. Add cooked pasta to the pan, along with some pasta water and torn basil leaves. Stir to combine. Season with salt and black pepper. Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
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For Spaghetti Alla Chitarra with Squid Ink: Cook spaghetti alla chitarra pasta according to package instructions. Reserve pasta water. Heat olive oil in a pan and add garlic. Cook until fragrant. Add squid ink and mix well. Add white wine and cook until reduced. Add cooked pasta to the pan, along with some pasta water. Stir to combine. Serve topped with cured egg yolk and grated batarka. Season with black pepper.
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Enjoy these delicious and easy 5-ingredient pasta recipes from the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen!