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The Magic of Boiling: 32 Dinner Recipes to Wow You

JULY 28, 2023
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The Magic of Boiling: 32 Dinner Recipes to Wow You
Dinner time. A glass of wine in one hand, the sound of the bubbling pot in the background, and the aroma of spices wafting through your kitchen. A book lies unopened on the table - its presence tempting, but it can’t compete with the symphony on the stove. Boiling, an often underappreciated kitchen technique, has taken center-stage, and you're conducting the show with the subtle mastery of a seasoned maestro. Boiling can be the key element that turns 'just dinner' into a dining experience. Quick and simple, yet beautifully transformative, it is to food what Picasso was to a blank canvas. It serves as the backdrop for many a stunner, from rich stews to delicate dumplings, perfectly cooked pasta to beautiful broths with depth of flavor that can only come from hours of gentle simmering. In this collection, we've curated 32, exemplary dinner recipes, where boiling brings out the best in every ingredient. Don’t be fooled by the humble nature of boiling; these recipes will show you how this simple, ancient technique can create complex and satisfying flavors. From robust, comforting classics to unexpected modern twists, each recipe in this collection celebrates the transformative power of boiling in a remarkable way. Indulge in the healing broths, sink your teeth into succulent, slow-boiled meats, swirl silky smooth pasta around your fork, and let the world dissolve into a pot of well-seasoned harmony. Underneath the sigh-inducing goodness of it all is a dash of science, a whirl of technique, and a river of flavors, enticing you each step of the way. So, grab your pot and a spoonful of the adventurous spirit and let's dive deep into this simmering symphony, as we bring boiling back into your dinner spotlight, one recipe at a time.
Salt and Lavender

Creamy Tuscan Sausage Gnocchi

This creamy Tuscan sausage gnocchi is the ultimate comfort food! Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, garlic, cream, and fresh basil make the most amazing sauce.
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78,157
467
20 min
TOTAL TIME
747
CALORIES
$2.39
PER SERVING
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Creamy Tuscan Sausage Gnocchi
BuzzFeed

Meal-Prep Garlic Chicken And Veggie Pasta Recipe by Tasty

Here's what you need: olive oil, chicken breast, carrots, zucchini, yellow squash, fresh kale, garlic, whole grain whole wheat rotini pasta, dried oregano, salt, pepper
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605
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$1.55
PER SERVING
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Meal-Prep Garlic Chicken And Veggie Pasta Recipe by Tasty
Salt and Lavender

Creamy Tomato Tortellini

This creamy tomato tortellini recipe is so easy to make in one pan for a fast and comforting weeknight dinner with barely any clean-up!
11
22,082
22
25 min
TOTAL TIME
841
CALORIES
$2.47
PER SERVING
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Creamy Tomato Tortellini
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Baker by Nature

Easy Tomato and Spinach Pasta

Easy Tomato and Spinach Pasta! Loaded with juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach, olive oil, and a kick of red pepper flakes! This quick and easy pasta recipe is fast, flavorful, and budget friendly!
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83
35 min
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538
CALORIES
$2.30
PER SERVING
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Easy Tomato and Spinach Pasta
Epicurious

Pasta with 15-Minute Burst Cherry Tomato Sauce

Bright cherry tomatoes, olive oil, and a bit of garlic come together to make a quick, flavorful sauce this easy, weeknight-friendly cherry tomato pasta recipe.
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7,255
2,433
35 min
TOTAL TIME
766
CALORIES
$3.74
PER SERVING
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Pasta with 15-Minute Burst Cherry Tomato Sauce
Lindsey Eats LA

Ginger Scallion Chicken Ramen Noodles

Get ready for a bowl of spicy, flavorful ramen noodles! This Ginger Scallion Chicken Ramen Noodle dish is an easy-to-make, delicious recipe that pairs perfectly with a side of steamed veggies. The ginger, scallions, and chicken provide a unique flavor combination that will leave your tastebuds wanti...
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42,229
1
993
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$6.27
PER SERVING
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Ginger Scallion Chicken Ramen Noodles
Half Baked Harvest

20 Minute Red Curry Basil Garlic Oil Noodles

A deliciously healthy noodle bowl, for nights you're craving saucy noodles - and quick!
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104
20 min
TOTAL TIME
669
CALORIES
$1.74
PER SERVING
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20 Minute Red Curry Basil Garlic Oil Noodles
The Dinner Bite

Creamy Ground Beef Pasta Recipe

This creamy ground beef pasta recipe is a quick pasta dinner you would find yourself making over and over again. It is rich, creamy, flavourful, and super comforting. This quick beef pasta comes together under 30 minutes, it is delicious and about to be your family’s favorite.
8
35 min
TOTAL TIME
1162
CALORIES
$2.74
PER SERVING
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Creamy Ground Beef Pasta Recipe
What Molly Made

One Pot Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Get ready for a bold, creamy, saucy dinner with this one pot cajun shrimp pasta. It takes 30 minutes to make from start to finish and it's lightened up with gluten free noodles and a dairy free swap for cream. Dinner done in one pan is the best kind of meal!
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11,446
20
30 min
TOTAL TIME
482
CALORIES
$2.12
PER SERVING
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One Pot Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Kiersten Hickman

Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta with Chicken Sausage

Have a pint of unused cherry tomatoes in your fridge? Use them up with this speedy 20-minute recipe!
2
25 min
TOTAL TIME
575
CALORIES
$3.39
PER SERVING
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Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta with Chicken Sausage
Salt and Lavender

Cheese Tortellini with Butter, Mushrooms, and Crispy Sage

This easy sage butter pasta recipe transforms grocery store tortellini! Butter, mushrooms, crispy sage, and fresh parmesan take cheese tortellini from boring to gourmet.
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30 min
TOTAL TIME
525
CALORIES
$2.08
PER SERVING
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Cheese Tortellini with Butter, Mushrooms, and Crispy Sage
Tasty

Low-Carb Zucchini "Ravioli" Recipe by Tasty

Here's what you need: medium zucchinis, olive oil, garlic, fresh spinach, ricotta cheese, fresh basil, salt, pepper, marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese
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335.1k
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30 min
TOTAL TIME
991
CALORIES
$3.45
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Low-Carb Zucchini "Ravioli" Recipe by Tasty
This Savory Vegan

Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Bucatini

This Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Bucatini is filled with cherry tomatoes, spinach and garlic. This pasta is lightened up by using pumpkin puree and hummus for the creamy sauce.
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6,235
72
25 min
TOTAL TIME
400
CALORIES
$2.30
PER SERVING
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Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Bucatini
Little Sunny Kitchen

Rasta Pasta

Rasta pasta is creamy pasta tossed with Caribbean style jerk chicken and sauteed bell peppers. This dish is so full of flavor, and makes a great weeknight dinner that can be made in just half an hour! It's creamy, rich, spicy, and cheesy.
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15,987
245
15 min
TOTAL TIME
910
CALORIES
$2.62
PER SERVING
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Rasta Pasta
The Spruce Eats

Capellini Pomodoro

Our capellini pomodoro is an Olive Garden copycat. The angel hair pasta is tossed with a fresh tomato and basil sauce and topped with Parmesan cheese.
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44
27 min
TOTAL TIME
803
CALORIES
$3.52
PER SERVING
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Capellini Pomodoro
Half Baked Harvest

Pesto Tortellini Zuppa Toscana

Hearty, full of greens, and so delicious. A fun twist on the classic! Great to serve any night of the week!
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16,996
534
35 min
TOTAL TIME
741
CALORIES
$3.32
PER SERVING
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Pesto Tortellini Zuppa Toscana
Cook.me Inc

20-Minute Tuscan Tortellini with Sausage

A Trip to Tuscany a Few Years Ago Inspired This 20-Minute Tuscan Tortellini with Sausage Dish. I Was Served a Rustic, Wholesome Bowl of Thi...
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4
20 min
TOTAL TIME
708
CALORIES
$2.71
PER SERVING
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20-Minute Tuscan Tortellini with Sausage
Tastes of Homemade

Creamy Mushroom Gnocchi

Soft potato gnocchi in a creamy sauce with fresh mushrooms and bacon.
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10,284
38
15 min
TOTAL TIME
512
CALORIES
$3.91
PER SERVING
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Creamy Mushroom Gnocchi
Britney Breaks Bread

One Pot Cassarecce Pasta with Sausages

Quick, easy, delicious casarecce pasta recipe with sausage in a garlic tomato sauce with parmesan and fresh herbs!
15
30 min
TOTAL TIME
517
CALORIES
$3.41
PER SERVING
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One Pot Cassarecce Pasta with Sausages
meatloafandmelodrama.com

Soy Sauce Ramen Noodles

Easy Soy Sauce Ramen Noodles is a quick and easy meal made with with instant ramen noodles in a delicious homemade soy garlic sauce. Ready in 15 minutes and perfect for lunch or a quick dinner on busy weeknights!
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7
10 min
TOTAL TIME
238
CALORIES
$0.60
PER SERVING
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Soy Sauce Ramen Noodles
Southern Bite

Easy Cream Cheese Noodles

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14,726
173
25 min
TOTAL TIME
310
CALORIES
$0.42
PER SERVING
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Easy Cream Cheese Noodles
Nourish Nutrition Blog

Quick Pistachio Pesto Pasta

If you're in need of a quick dinner, grab the delicious healthy pistachio pesto from your freezer and throw together a this healthy pasta with pistachio pesto.
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386
20 min
TOTAL TIME
451
CALORIES
$1.52
PER SERVING
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Quick Pistachio Pesto Pasta
The Country Cook

The Best Taco Spaghetti

This One Pot Taco Spaghetti has simple ingredients that are easy to find, super tasty and makes a great weeknight meal!
4
70
25 min
TOTAL TIME
426
CALORIES
$1.32
PER SERVING
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The Best Taco Spaghetti
Eat With Clarity

Mushroom Broccoli Rigatoni with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce

Creamy, delicious, and made with simple ingredients, this mushroom broccoli rigatoni with lemon garlic cream sauce is a simple and delicious dinner. It's ready in about 20 minutes and approved by both kids and adults!
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25,117
78
20 min
TOTAL TIME
577
CALORIES
$2.28
PER SERVING
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Mushroom Broccoli Rigatoni with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce
Sweet and Savory Meals

Instant Pot Jalapeño Popper Pasta

Instant Pot Jalapeño Popper Pasta is extra creamy and cheesy with a touch of spiciness from the jalapeños. A perfect one pot, hearty and delicious 30 minute dinner.
15
1,164
47
30 min
TOTAL TIME
725
CALORIES
$1.93
PER SERVING
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Instant Pot Jalapeño Popper Pasta
This Savory Vegan

Spicy Garlic & Ginger Pasta

This Spicy Garlic & Ginger Pasta is where East meets West. Vegan beef crumbles are cooked with soy sauce, tomato paste, garlic & ginger.
7
2,185
20 min
TOTAL TIME
346
CALORIES
$1.44
PER SERVING
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Spicy Garlic & Ginger Pasta
Berly's Kitchen

Italian Sausage and Tomato Linguine

A meaty, spicy Italian sausage and tomato linguine recipe that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Proving good food doesn't have to take all day!
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1,301
3
55 min
TOTAL TIME
654
CALORIES
$1.58
PER SERVING
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Italian Sausage and Tomato Linguine
Well Plated

Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Italian Sausage

One Skillet Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Italian Sausage and Spinach. Healthy, EASY recipe that cooks in just one pan! Pure comfort and so simple to make!
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18,962
507
40 min
TOTAL TIME
675
CALORIES
$4.59
PER SERVING
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Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Italian Sausage
Half Baked Harvest

One Pot Lemon Butter Ricotta and Zucchini Pasta

Made in under 30 mins, uses just one pot, and is a great way to use up that summertime zucchini!
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23,868
699
25 min
TOTAL TIME
662
CALORIES
$1.95
PER SERVING
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One Pot Lemon Butter Ricotta and Zucchini Pasta
This Old Gal

Instant Pot Greek Lemon Butter Fettuccine

Instant Pot Greek Lemon Butter Fettuccine Pasta with a simple, fresh creamy lemon yogurt sauce; a Mediterranean dish easily made in your pressure cooker.
3
1,438
13 min
TOTAL TIME
429
CALORIES
$1.16
PER SERVING
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Instant Pot Greek Lemon Butter Fettuccine