Pasta Buffet?!

Maybe Italian style salads/breads.

Im doing olive oil, butter and crusty rolls on the table, definetly an easy option for a DIY bride bc they can be set up pre dinner. Don't forget after dinner mints so everyone can remove their garlic breath .

I planned my mother's reception, and it was at a hotel, but we were doing budget all the way! She had a pasta buffet with salad, fruit, and rolls, and it was awesome! What you have come up with sounds great. GO FOR IT!!!

Ziti, is easy peasy.... definately Rolls. DO you want meats? Do sausage and peppers or make sure you have meatballs/sausage/braciole.... HOLY MOLY, but thats time consuming to make.... you making this all yourself? Make sure you have GOOD cheese, no kraft garbage... italian people may throw it at you, lol.

Um...I think its a great menu..... enjoy.

We're an Italian family and eat pasta at a lot of our family holidays. I love to eat green beans with my meals. It's something green and yummy that compliments the pasta well.

Thanks everyone!

@Sami - Thanks for the mint tip, I'll definitely include those! Nobody likes garlic breath

@Sabrina - Yep, between myself and my family, we're doing all the cooking. I don't think I'll have meats seperately, rather meats in the pasta. And definitely ziti, thanks!

@Future Mrs. X - Yes, we definitely need veggies! Personally I love green beans with turkey bacon and almonds, we'll probably do something like that

Don't forget a non pasta or carb light main dish. Some people don't want to eat that heavy. Plus red sauce stains. I love this idea tho. We debated this too and decided against it.

@shdvl - any suggestions on a non pasta dish? Something budget friendly?

Well you have the eggplant parm... and spaghetti on the side? Dont forget an Antipasto. the veggies and Bread.. you're golden hon. that will fill people up, different options.. its a great menu!

Lol I forgot about the eggplant that quick! Thank you!

Hey Katie

Am Lebanese, and love food & cooking, if you like or even familiar with Lebanese food I can give you a recipe that is easy and festive at the same time.

Regarding the pasta the easiest is the Asian style and that's yummy too again if you like I'll be more than happy to provide you with the recipe

Nana - I'd love the recipe, I'll send you a PM

And Am waiting