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Pasta Bar at home- a perfect setup for parties & pasta lovers to Make-Your-Own Pasta Bowl!

Welcome to the ultimate Pasta Bar experience, where everyone can Make-Your-Own Pasta Bowl ! This is the perfect solution for hosting memorable parties or crafting personalized dinners that cater to everyone's unique taste buds. My mom used to set this up for us once a month with 3 sauces - marinara, bechamel, and spinach and i’ve taken her idea and elevated it! Transform your home into a pasta lover's paradise with a variety of pasta shapes, a symphony of sauces, seasonings, and a variety of cheeses that promise to elevate your pasta game to new heights.

Indulge in the art of pasta customization as you curate your dream pasta bowl. Whether you're hosting a lively gathering or seeking a fun family dinner idea, our Pasta Bar is designed to please every palate. Every guest can concoct their pasta masterpiece, adding a personal touch to the dining experience. From choosing their pasta shape to sauces, and seasonings and cheese, this si making your dream pasta bowl experience!

Unleash your inner chef, delight your guests, and make every gathering an unforgettable event with my Make-Your-Own Pasta Bowl Bar. Elevate your pasta party and savor the magic of personalized pasta creations that are bound to leave a lasting impression. Get ready to embark on a pasta journey like no other – welcome to the Pasta Bar experience!

Happy Cooking!

This is a setup for 12-15 people.

Things you NEED:

  • 24 oz arriabita/marinara/red sauce

  • 24 oz bechamel/white sauce

  • 18 oz of your favorite sauce- like creamy pesto/pink/spinach

  • 2 pasta shapes, about 8 oz each

  • 2-3 of your favorite Italian seasonings either plain like chili flakes or mixed varieties

  • Grated parmesan cheese

  • Grated mozzarella cheese

Things you can add:

  • 18 oz of another of your favorite sauces- like creamy pesto/pink/spinach

  • 1-2 more pasta shapes (reduce the quantity of each based on the number of people)

  • Sauteed veggies like peppers, mushrooms, caramelized onions, broccoli, corn etc

Things needed for the setup:

  • Bowls

  • Spoons for serving

  • forks

  • Napkins

  • If you have mini crock pots for keeping the sauces warm

Recipes for sauces, homemade:

Directions:

  1. Prepare the sauces, you can make homemade sauces or use storebought. You can prep these a day before and keep them in the refrigerator.

  2. Set up the table as you like. Set up the bowls and forks, seasonings, cheeses, sauces, veggies, or whatever else you would like to serve. Ideally, you keep the sauces in crackpots or something else to keep them warm.

  3. Boil the pasta and keep it in bowls. Boil till a little over al dente that is key! In the bowl add a little pasta water, and drizzle a little oil, and mix with the boiled pasta so that it doesn’t stick together. This is something you need to do!

  4. Put the pasta out on the table and your pasta bar is ready!