25 Restaurant-Worthy Italian Pasta Recipes

Roast up a big sheet pan of veggies, then toss with cooked pasta and a bit of olive oil for a light and healthy pasta dinner. For more protein, stir in cooked shrimp or chicken.

Feeding a family of picky eaters? Start with our basic mac, then customize for more adventurous palates with broccoli, beans, kale, salsa, or caramelized onions.

On the nights when you want a quick dinner as well as quick cleanup, stir together this vegetarian skillet pasta recipe.

Crunchy toasted hazelnuts and panko-breaded asparagus offer a nice texture contrast to tender spaghetti noodles. Try this pasta recipe with either white or green asparagus.

While it resembles rice more than noodles, orzo is classified as a short grain pasta. Smaller pasta translates to a smaller cook time, so this complete chicken dinner can be on the table in just 20 minutes.

Coat all of the ingredients with herbed garlic butter for a flavorful sauce. Pair with any pasta for a quick and easy meal.

Our version of this corkscrew pasta dish, made famous at a fast-food pasta chain, gets a head start with store-bought pesto. Just add a splash of white wine, cream, and sauteed tomatoes, and dinner is done.

This might just be the freshest pasta salad you’ll ever taste. With olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, and pasta water as the sauce (instead of mayo or something creamy), this rigatoni recipe can easily be packed up for picnics and outdoor potlucks.

Turkey sausage and cannellini beans give each serving of this slow cooker pasta recipe a healthy dose of protein.

Vegan Alfredo sauce does exist! Start with cashews, chickpea flour, garlic, olive oil, and seasonings for a creamy fettuccine topper that will fool even the most diehard cheese devotees.

No paper cupcake liners are required for these baked snacks. Use prosciutto to line each muffin cup for an edible package that requires zero utensils to enjoy.

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.

Don't call for takeout! This healthy, hearty ravioli soup is as easy as dump, stir, boil, and serve.

Chewy gnocchi, melty cheeses, and crisp broccolini marinate in a savory sauce of fresh herbs and spicy anchovies.

Enjoy a family-style meal with our colorful and flavorful lasagna. Alternate between meaty layers of Italian sausage and ground beef alongside melty cheese and homemade porcini-Parmesan sauce.

Four types of cheese and two types of pasta make up these delicious shells perfect for potlucks.

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.

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.

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 fills homemade ravioli for a hearty vegetarian dish. Toss with olive oil, grated Parmesan cheese, and snipped chives for a simple sauce.

Creamy ricotta tones down the slight bitterness of Swiss chard. If you don't have bite-size orecchiette pasta on hand, substitute a similar-size pasta.

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.

The unusual crescent-shape 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 that's ready in 30 minutes. Ravioli or tortellini can stand in for agnolotti, if you like.

Dried porcini mushrooms come to life in this mushroom-laden dish. Combine the mushroom mixture with leeks and white wine to complete the sauce for store-bought gnocchi.

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.