Carbonara-Style Pasta with Peas and Shiitake "Bacon"
Pan-fried mushrooms stand in for traditional pancetta in this meat-free riff on carbonara.
Chicken and Cauliflower Pasta
If you can't find crispy chickpeas (in the snack aisle or health food section), use toasted pine nuts or roasted almonds.
Sourdough Pasta with Herbed Brown Butter Sauce
That's right, you can even make noodles from your sourdough discard. Follow our process and top with a simple sauce of butter, garlic, herbs, and black pepper.
Creamy Orecchiette with Spinach, Artichokes, and Bacon
Orecchiette pasta, known as "little ear," comes from Southern Italy. It works well for sauces, which collect in the pasta's concave shape.
Creamy Roasted Garlic and Mushroom Linguine
For a more distinct flavor and color, opt for a bulb of black garlic in place of the roasted garlic.
Ratatouille Pappardelle
The classic stewed veggies make the perfect hearty blend for a vegetarian pasta dinner.