20 Delicious Italian Pasta Recipes
For weeknight family dinner or special entertaining occasions, we've collected easy, flavorful pasta recipes for every occasion.
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Creamy ricotta tones down the slight bitterness of Swiss chard. If you don't have bite-sized orcchiette pasta on hand, substitute for a similarly sized pasta.
In large saucepan coat all ingredients with herbed garlic butter for a flavorful sauce. Pair with any pasta for a quick and easy meal.
A cool sauce of cream, white wine, and basil complements the fiery flavors of roasted red peppers and crushed red pepper laden shrimp.
A mix of savory mushrooms and fresh ricotta fill homemade ravioli for a hearty vegetarian dish. Toss with olive oil, grated Parmesan cheese, and snipped chives for a simple sauce.
Enjoy a family-style meal with our colorful and flavorful lasanga. Alternate between meaty layers of Italian sausage and ground beef alongside melting cheese and homemade porcini-parmesan sauce.
Cream and gorgonzola cheese create a wonderfully rich sauce perfect for coating fresh mushrooms and chicken. Garnish this 30 minute meal with more gorgonzola and fresh parsley.
This colorful dish mimics the hues of the Italian flag and celebrates the country's flavors. Instead of olive oil, substitute the oil in which the tomatoes are packed for infused tomato flavor.
Chewy gnocchi, melty cheeses, and crisp broccolini marinade in a savory sauce of fresh herbs and spicy anchovies.
A rich, creamy white wine sauce pairs will with the delicate crab meat and caper ravioli filling.
Your guests won't even miss the meat in this three cheese gooey vegetarian lasagna. Plump artichokes pair perfectly with garlic and fresh basil seasonings.
Loads of vegetables and a sprinkling of lemon zest breath new life into a traditionally rich, heavy dish.
Dried porcini mushrooms come to life in this mushroom laden dish. Combine the mushroom mixture with leeks and white wine to complete to sauce for store-bought gnocchi.
Toss together this simple, satisfying 20-minute pasta recipe for a weeknight dinner. Sausage spices up the light and cheesy pan sauce, while light mustard greens offer a refreshing flavor.
Fresh spinach and Italian sausage mix with creamy ricotta cheese for a traditional ravioli filling. Pair with your favorite jarred tomato sauce for a weeknight shortcut.
Turn jarred alfredo pasta sauce into an easy slow-cooker dinner. Simply pour pre-made alfredo sauce, broth, pepper, and nutmeg onto chicken and mushrooms mixture. Set aside and slow cook.
Mild sweet potatoes get a kick from cinnamon and chili powder. Toss with pasta and an Asian inspired peanut sauce.
The unusual crescent-shaped agnolotti pasta is stuffed with cheese, meat, or vegetables. Pair with ripe tomatoes, crisp sweet corn, and sharp arugula for a healthy, restaurant-worthy meal -- ready in 30 minutes. Ravioli or tortellini can stand in for agnolotti, if desired.
This creamy, classic sauce is a reader favorite. Serve it meatless, or with chicken or shrimp. We'll show you three recipe variations for weeknight dinners.
Four types of cheese and two types of pasta make up these delicious shells perfect for potlucks.
This fall, highlight the sweet flavors of roasted butternut and nutmeg in ravioli. Pair with a simple browned butter, grated cheese, and herbs sauce
