Pasta Recipes for Students in a Hurry

Cream of Mushroom Pasta
Contributor: Angela Guevara, Pratt Institute, New York
Ingredients:
6-8 oz. pasta, any kind
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can water

1. Put all ingredients in a saucepan. Cover.
2. Let it boil for 15-20 minutes or until pasta is ready to eat.

Spaghetti with Sardines
Contributor: Titchie Carandang-Tiongson, New York University, New York
Notes: This is incredibly easy to make but very flavorful. You can serve with itlog na pula on the side.
Ingredients

1 lb spaghetti
2 cans Portuguese Sardines
2 cloves garlic, crushed
5 plum tomatoes, chopped
Parmesan cheese

1. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
2. When cooked, add sardines (including the oil), garlic, and tomatoes. If too dry, add some of the pasta water.
3. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
5. Serve hot!


Variations: Sauté garlic, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and olives in olive oil. Add a little white wine. Then add to pasta along with the sardines. This is a good way to get rid of odds and ends in the fridge.


Super Easy and Tasty Pasta
Contributor: Joanna Francisco, Boston University, Massachusetts
Ingredients:
6-8 oz. pasta, any kind
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
½ teaspoon garlic

1. Bring water to a boil. Add pasta and let it boil for 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil and garlic in a frying pan.
3. Pour oil over drained pasta.
4. Add parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs.