There is nothing more comforting than a yummy Italian pasta dish—there is nothing better than a past recipe for lunch or supper (although breakfast may be a stretch).
The great thing about pasta is that it is usually a crowd favorite, so you can make it for people of all ages.
Italian Pasta Puttanesca Recipe (with Anchovies, Olives and Capers)
This Pasta Puttanesca Recipe uses spaghetti, anchovies, garlic, chili, black olives, and capers to result in an Italian delight!
This pasta dish was invented in Naples in the mid-20th century, but in different regions, the ingredients may slightly differ. Enjoy it
Italian Pasta Puttanesca Recipe (with Anchovies, Olives and Capers)
3-Ingredient Authentic Easy Fettuccine Alfredo
This ultra-simple fettuccine alfredo recipe makes use of 3 ingredients to create a gourmet dinner in under 20 minutes.
Perfect as a side dish, or add a protein to make this a complete meal!
3-Ingredient Authentic Easy Fettuccine Alfredo
5-Ingredient Easy Classic Baked Ziti Recipe
This 5-ingredient baked ziti is comfort food at its finest! This simple pasta bake makes enough for a crowd (or for a week of meal prep), and is so easy to put together.
This cheesy baked ziti is a favorite pasta perfect for family and it is kid-friendly.
5-Ingredient Easy Classic Baked Ziti Recipe
Grandma’s Classic Baked Mostaccioli Recipe
This Classic Baked Mostaccioli is the perfect Italian pasta dish for weeknight dinners, family gatherings, and holiday parties.
The perfect combination of marinara sauce, Italian sausage, spices and of course cheese.
Grandma’s Classic Baked Mostaccioli Recipe
Fettuccine Alfredo
For something so simple, this fettuccine Alfredo really is full of flavor!
The perfectly cooked fettuccine is coated in a silky creamy sauce, with Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese for added flavor!
Lazy Lasagna
Lazy Lasagna is a cheesy, warm comfort meal that requires minimal effort and only three ingredients! Enjoy all the classic lasagna flavors without sacrificing too much time or effort in the kitchen!
Cheese ravioli, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese are all you need to whip up a batch of this easy dinner in under an hour!
Italian Sausage Pasta with Collard Greens
Italian Sausage Pasta with Collard Greens is a flavorful and rustic Italian-inspired dish. Spicy Italian sausage is browned and crumbled, then tossed with tender collard greens that have been simmered or sautéed until slightly softened.
A sprinkle of parmesan cheese and a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat (optional) completes this quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
Italian Sausage Pasta with Collard Greens
Pancetta Pea Pasta
Pancetta pea pasta is one of those dishes that nobody ever gets tired of. It offers a little of everything – a meaty taste from the pancetta, juicy green peas, a rich creamy sauce, and tasty pasta.
It’s a filling and satisfying meal which the whole family will want on repeat. It only takes about half an hour to make, so it’s a good choice for those hectic weeknights when you don’t want to spend any longer cooking than you absolutely have to.
Pasta e Ceci – Italian Pasta and Chickpea Stew
Have you tried pasta e ceci before? This Italian pasta and chickpea stew is a classic Italian recipe bursting with wonderful flavors. So if you’re looking for true comfort food from Italy, you have to give this easy dish a try.
It’s one of those fantastic recipes that takes shape as you make it, boasting delicious aromas while it cooks and as for the flavor, let’s just say once you try this stew you are definitely going to want to make it again and again.
Pasta e Ceci – Italian Pasta and Chickpea Stew
Simple Italian Tomato Spaghetti
Grab your fork and enjoy this delightful, fun and flavourful spaghetti – perfect with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese and fresh basil!
This spaghetti is bursting with delicious flavors, satisfying, simple to make and fun to eat! !
Simple Italian Tomato Spaghetti
Trofie Pasta with Pesto
If you’re a pasta lover and a fan of vibrant flavors, you’re in for a treat! This Trofie pasta with Pesto and roasted garlic and pine nuts is absolutely delicious.
The recipe is simple and the dish comes together fast. If you’re looking to make this even better, make your own pesto instead of using store-bought.
Pasta Bolognese
This pasta bolognese is a savory meat sauce tossed with spaghetti and served with parmesan and fresh basil. A classic Italian meal that always gets rave reviews and is perfect for feeding a crowd!
You can never go wrong with pasta for dinner, whether it’s creamy shrimp linguine, baked mac and cheese, chicken parmesan pasta, or this hearty pasta bolognese.
Spaghettoni with Ground Beef Sauce
In the realm of comfort food, few dishes rival the allure of pasta covered in a good meaty sauce.
These Spaghettoni Noodles with a savory Ground Beef Sauce are not an exception. This is a great meal to prepare and enjoy any day of the week.
Spaghettoni with Ground Beef Sauce
Penne Arrabbiata Recipe
Penne Arrabbiata is an easy and delicious Italian pasta dish made from simple ingredients including olive oil, garlic, dried red chili flakes, and tomatoes.
Enjoy this irresistible, homemade Penne Arrabbiata Recipe with juicy baked chicken or meatballs for a complete, protein-packed dinner.
Pasta e Fagioli (Italian Pasta and Beans)
Pasta e Fagioli is an Italian-inspired soup made with short pasta and beans.
Made popular by the restaurant chain Olive Garden, enjoy this homemade and hearty vegetarian Pasta e Fagioli soup made with simple veggies, tomatoes, macaroni pasta, and of course, beans!
Pasta e Fagioli (Italian Pasta and Beans)
Beef Bolognese
Beef Bolognese is a homemade, hearty pasta sauce that is quick to prepare and incredibly delicious.
This rich and meaty sauce is the best choice for a satisfying weeknight family dinner, providing an easy and flavorful experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Instant Pot Tomato and Basil Pasta
Instant Pot Fresh Tomato and Basil Pasta is fast, super easy, and a delicious spaghetti sauce made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, onions, and olive oil, then mixed with parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
This light and fresh family meal is an Instant Pot one pot pasta that’s healthy and packed with flavor.
Instant Pot Tomato and Basil Pasta
Scarpinocc di Parre
Scarpinocc is a very rustic Italian filled pasta created with mostly simple ingredients that were available to the farming families of the past. Rich in milk, butter, cheese and eggs this is a homemade pasta you will want to try!
Mint Pesto With Pasta And Ricotta Cream
This fresh and creamy contemporary Italian linguine pasta with mint pesto recipe is perfect for summer days when mint is in season and heavy meals are the last thing on our minds!
Apart from the mint, this pesto has some fresh basil, pine nuts, grated Parmigiano and, of course, extra virgin olive oil.
Mint Pesto With Pasta And Ricotta Cream
Traditional Fresh Pasta
Traditional Fresh Pasta is a cornerstone of Italian cuisine, especially in regions like Emilia-Romagna. Made with simple ingredients like flour, eggs, and water, the dough is lovingly kneaded by hand and rolled out to create various shapes.
Unlike dried pasta, fresh pasta boasts a delicate texture and a subtle eggy flavor that perfectly complements an array of Italian sauces.
Lasagna
Lasagna is my all time favourite meal. It has all the best things and a flavour that is only achieved in lasagna yet other dishes use the exact same ingredients (spaghetti)
Layers of carbs smothered in garlicky tomato sauce with cheesy goodness in there.. Oh yes, if there ever was a perfect dish, it is Lasagna.
Pasta alla Norma Authentic Sicilian Eggplant Recipe
Pasta Alla Norma is a traditional Sicilian pasta recipe from the city of Catania, where eggplants are grown in the fertile soil of the Etna Volcano.
The pasta sauce is made with simple ingredients: fried eggplants, tomato sauce, and basil, and sprinkled with salted ricotta—a delightful vegetarian meal perfect for a hot summer, pasta alle melanzane.
Pasta alla Norma Authentic Sicilian Eggplant Recipe
Sicilian Swordfish Pasta Sauce Ragu With Eggplant Recipe
This swordfish pasta recipe is a delicious summer lunch made with swordfish tomato sauce and fried eggplants. It is a typical dish from Catania in Sicily, where eggplants and swordfish are local delicacies.
Swordfish is an oily fish with fatty acids similar to bluefin tuna. Its chunky meat is without bones. Swordfish is easy to make, and as with all seafood dishes, it doesn’t require a long cooking time.
Sicilian Swordfish Pasta Sauce Ragu With Eggplant Recipe
Lemon Garlic Pasta
Lemon Garlic Pasta is a light and vibrant Italian dish perfect for any skill level. Fresh lemon juice and zest along with garlic infused olive oil for a simple yet flavorful sauce that coats pasta beautifully.
Ready in under 30 minutes, this versatile recipe can be enjoyed on its own for a vegetarian meal or dressed up with protein and vegetables for a heartier experience.
Pasta e Fagioli
This Slow-Cooker Copycat Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli offers a relaxed approach to a delicious Italian favorite. Simply toss in Italian sausage, veggies, beans, broth, and seasonings, and let your slow cooker work its magic.
The result? A hearty and flavorful soup with tender pasta simmered to perfection, perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.
Italian Pasta with Broccoli Recipe
Ready in under 20 minutes, this Italian Pasta with Broccoli recipe is the perfect meatless Monday meal or a busy weeknight dinner!
Pasta con broccoli is one of those classic Italian recipes. It’s easy, cheap, and filling. This recipe uses a few simple ingredients that you probably already have in the house.
Italian Pasta with Broccoli Recipe
Authentic Pasta Fagioli
Authentic Pasta Fagioli (or Pasta Fazool as some people say) is a simple, meatless dinner that takes less than 20 minutes to make!
Perfectly al dente pasta is mixed with creamy beans for an easy, satisfying dinner!
Roasted Mushroom Lemon Butter Pasta
This Roasted Mushroom Lemon Butter Pasta is full of roasted mushrooms, lemon, butter, parmesan, parsley, and pine nuts.
Tender pasta gets tossed with a creamy lemon butter sauce, bursting with the earthy depth of roasted mushrooms. A touch of zest adds a refreshing citrusy note, making this dish perfect for a light and satisfying meal.
Roasted Mushroom Lemon Butter Pasta
Bolognese Pasta
This easy Bolognese pasta is a cozy classic that will hit the spot. Toss it with any pasta shape and enjoy the ultimate comfort food.
We take ground beef and simmer it with San Marzano tomatoes, fresh veggies, spices, and a dash of milk into an incredibly rich, meaty sauce.
Shrimp Carbonara
Ready for a dinner that will have everyone asking for seconds?
This super simple shrimp carbonara recipe is going to become your new go-to pasta recipe for busy nights!
Leftover Tri Tip Steak Pasta
Transform leftover steak into a delicious, creamy pasta with vegetables for an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love! Tri-tip steak is often called a roast when sold whole and is a tender steak cut.
It’s also a great protein to add into a simple but delicious meal like a sandwich, tacos, or this pasta dinner. Using leftovers helps stretch our grocery budget and saves time.
Lemon Butter Garlic Pasta
This easy lemon pasta, or pasta al limone, can be made in your instant pot or as a one pot dish on the stove in minutes for a delicious side or quick dinner.
This garlic lemon pasta is a great meatless meal but also works as a side dish with some zesty flavor that pairs well with chicken or fish.
Beet Pasta with Pistachio and Feta
This vivid burgundy Beet Pasta is made with pesto or a paste of blended beet, feta, olive oil, and pistachios. To add some texture, add crunchy arugula, crumbled feta, and pistachios to top it and give it a lovely contrasting color! Sensational for the eyes and palate!
Beet Pasta is elegant but quite a different type of pasta, a spot-on dish that can be served as a main dish or side and eaten warm or cold.
Beet Pasta with Pistachio and Feta
Calamari Pasta In Arrabbiata Sauce
A Simple, elegant, and surprising dish made with lovely calamari, black linguine pasta, and a homemade Arrabbiata sauce spiced to perfection. There’s nothing like a seafood dish with a kick!
Calamari Pasta in Arrabbiata Sauce is a great way to spice up your next dinner.
Calamari Pasta In Arrabbiata Sauce
Pasta e Fagioli
You’ll love this classic Italian soup recipe that’s ready and on the dinner table in a half hour! Hearty and filling, made with the best beans and pasta, this Pasta e Fagioli is just what you need during the chilly soup season.
Another cool thing about this recipe is that it’s all made in one pot. One of the benefits of using the same pot is that starches released from the pasta will make the recipe creamy.
Bucatini Carbonara
Bucatini Carbonara is a yummy pasta dish from Italy. Imagine thick spaghetti with a hole in the middle, mixed with pieces of crispy bacon, all coated in a creamy sauce made from eggs and cheese.
It doesn’t use cream but gets all its smoothness from eggs that cook just right when they touch the hot pasta. This dish is super simple but feels fancy.
Rigatoni Fiorentina
Rigatoni Fiorentina is a yummy pasta dish that’s full of flavors and textures. It’s made with big, tube-shaped pasta called rigatoni, mixed with chicken, spinach, and cheese, all baked together in a tasty tomato sauce.
This dish is like a cozy hug in a bowl, perfect for when you want something hearty and comforting.
Baked Mostaccioli Con Ricotta Recipe
If you are after an easy-baked dish for special occasions or comfort food for a weeknight dinner, you can’t miss this baked mostaccioli con ricotta recipe.
An Italian American dish that will be the perfect weeknight comfort dinner with a tasty homemade meat sauce and cheesy filling. Or to use as a delicious food recipe for any big occasion and party!
Baked Mostaccioli Con Ricotta Recipe
Delicious Pasta Alla Sorrentina Recipe
Pasta Alla Sorrentina is a vibrant Italian dish that features tender pasta bathed in a simple yet sumptuous tomato sauce, studded with fresh cherry tomatoes and bursting with the sweet-savory essence of sun-dried tomatoes.
This dish is a perfect summer meal or a delightful any-time comfort food.
Delicious Pasta Alla Sorrentina Recipe
Italian Sausage Pasta With Broccoli Rabe
This easy to make Italian Sausage Pasta with Broccoli Rabe is all comfort food flavor. It’s gluten free and loaded with protein and veggies as well as being whole grain.
It’s based on rustic Italian pasta dishes where the sauce comes together with a bit of pasta cooking water and parmesan cheese. The mushrooms make a great pairing with the broccoli rabe for a delightful recipe.
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