This Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad is an old time favourite, it has simple ingredients that marry together beautifully – pesto is so nice in a pasta salad! Pasta salads are actually one of my favourite lunch options, they are filling and more importantly perfect for meal prep! And of course a great picnic or camping food as they are designed to be eaten cold.
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Smoked Salmon Pasta
Looking for a quick lunch or supper that’s ready in 15 minutes? Love salmon and pasta? Say no more, I got you covered with this Cold Smoked Salmon Pasta recipe that’s one of the quickest and easiest meals you can make! It’s lusciously creamy without being heavy, and it’s guaranteed to leave your belly, and taste buds, satisfied.
Go to recipe →Salami Pasta Salad
Foody lunch? No-heat lunch? Lunch on the go? Oh yes, this tasty Salami Pasta Salad comes to the rescue when you are looking for quick lunch ideas. It’s perfect for meal prep and dead easy to make: you only need to cook the pasta, chop a few ingredients and mix everything together. Also, if you are looking for picnic foods this might be something to pack in your basket!
Go to recipe →Avocado Pasta
Can you think of a better quick meal than a bowl of pasta? Me neither. In this 15-minute pasta the creamy avocado is paired with tangy lime, garlic, chilli, fresh herbs & nutty cheese and boy, it’s tasty! Funny story, this pasta became a huge hit in Finland back in 2012, so big that some stores even ran out of avocados and pecorino cheese as everyone wanted to know what the fuss was about… Well, it definitely wasn’t fuss over nothing as this Avocado Pasta is truly delicious! Honestly, you gotta try it!
Go to recipe →Macaroni Mince Casserole
The humble Macaroni Mince Casserole (Makaronilaatikko) is a staple in Finnish cuisine. It’s an all-time favourite and one of the most popular foods in Finland, particularly amongst families! It’s super easy and quick to make, and it won’t hurt your budget either!
Go to recipe →Chicken Curry Mayo Pasta Salad
This Chicken Curry Mayo Pasta salad is no boring middle of the road pasta salad, it’s packed with flavour and crunch! It works as a meal by itself, particularly as a quick lunch if prepped beforehand, but it’s also a perfect side dish for BBQs and picnics. There’s some chopping to do, but it still shouldn’t take longer than half an hour to make as the pasta and chicken cook while you chop the veggies!
Go to recipe →Quick Ham Pasta
You’ll only need four main ingredients + seasoning for this quick Ham Pasta that’s ready in 15 minutes. Cook the pasta, slice the ham, mix the two sauce ingredients and season… and that’s your midweek dinner sorted! Super simple but so tasty!
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