Pasta

Pasta, pasta, pasta! One of my favorite foods any day of the week.

Browse our extensive selection of flavorful, vegetarian-friendly recipes, from traditional pasta recipes like fresh homemade egg pasta and ricotta gnocchi to mac and cheese.

Got a craving for creamy pasta? I've got you covered with 12+ creamy pasta sauces!

Two bowls of pasta with cherry tomatoes and basil and a cutting board in the background.

Blistered Tomato Pasta

This blistered tomato pasta is salty, sweet, and a little bit tangy from pops of cherry tomatoes, pecorino romano cheese,...

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Bowl of spicy vodka pasta with herbs and calabrian chilies on top.

Carbone's Spicy Rigatoni Vodka Pasta (Copycat Recipe)

This copycat version of Carbone's spicy rigatoni recipe is the real deal! With a silky smooth sauce, sweet buttery onions,...

Bowl of spaghetti with pesto, cheese, and a fork.

Creamy Lemon Pesto Pasta (Quick and Easy Recipe!)

Inspired by the Italian dish "spaghetti al pesto di limone," this lemon pesto pasta recipe features a creamy no-cook sauce...

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An egg yolk raviolo on a plate topped with brown butter sauce and crispy sage.

10+ Traditional Pasta Recipes

In the mood for some traditional pasta dishes? Browse my selection of delicious weeknight dinners and weekend projects spanning across...

Pappardelle with mushrooms in a skillet topped with fresh herbs.

Creamy Pasta Recipes

Welcome to my collection of cozy, creamy pasta recipes! Whether you’re craving a rich and creamy sauce or something more...

A plate of paccheri pasta tossed in a lemon caper sauce with fresh herbs and garlic chips on top.

Lemon Caper Pasta (Quick & Easy!)

This easy lemon caper pasta recipe is a perfect example of how a simple dish can be greater than the...

Gnocchetti sardi (malloreddus) in a tomato butter sauce in a bowl set over a napkin.

Malloreddus (Gnocchetti Sardi) with Tomato Butter Sauce

Malloreddus, or gnocchetti sardi, is a traditional pasta shape from Sardinia with a pleasantly chewy texture and bite. Come along...

A bowl with a thick, pale yellow, creamy sauce dotted with black pepper and wooden spoon in it.

Garlic Parmesan Sauce (5-Ingredient Recipe!)

Say hello to this delicious and creamy garlic parmesan sauce recipe featuring just five ingredients! Garlic steeps in cream, as...

Nests of pappardelle pasta dusted in semolina flour on a baking sheet.

Homemade Pappardelle Pasta

This homemade pappardelle pasta recipe yields a silky and luxurious texture with just a bit of chew. With my easy...

A plate of fettuccine pasta tossed in a light butter and cheese sauce with a fork twirling a couple of strands.

Fettuccine Alfredo Without Heavy Cream

This is the real deal Italian fettuccine Alfredo without heavy cream. With a few simple ingredients and a clever technique,...

A bowl of rigatoni in a tomato sauce with grated cheese and a fork.

Rigatoni all'Amatriciana

A classic for a reason, rigatoni all'amatriciana is a deeply savory pasta dish laced in a light tomato sauce with...

A dutch oven with a chunky marinara sauce, a wooden spoon, and bits of cooked basil.

Hearty Marinara Sauce

Thanks to a flavorful burst of aromatics, this homemade hearty marinara sauce recipe delivers the rich, slow-simmered taste of an...

A bowl of pasta in an orange cream sauce topped with bits of lobster and garnished with parsley.

Lobster Pasta with Creamy Saffron Sauce

This creamy lobster pasta is my new favorite special occasion meal, perfect for the holidays or a special Valentine's Day...

A plate of pasta twirled with salmon and a lemon wedge and more pasta and salmon in the background.

Salmon Pasta Without Cream

You'll love this salmon pasta without cream, featuring lots of garlic, shallots, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon, and flaky salmon. Thanks to...

A bowl of creamy orange pasta topped with scallions on a countertop.

Super Creamy Gochujang Pasta (30-Minute Recipe!)

This gochujang pasta recipe is a delicious fusion of creamy tomato sauce with spicy Korean flavors. It's an easy 30-minute...

Hand rolling a piece of gnocchi dough over a gnocchi board on a cutting board.

How to Make Homemade Potato Gnocchi

These 5-ingredient homemade potato gnocchi are so light and fluffy! Russet potatoes bake until fork-tender, and the peeled potatoes are...

Plate of ricotta gnocchi with black pepper, herbs, and a lemon wedge.

Easy Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi with Lemon Butter Sauce

This homemade ricotta gnocchi recipe features creamy, melt-in-your-mouth gnocchi paired with a buttery lemon pepper sauce. The inspiration for this...

Creamy mushroom ragu with fresh pasta in a bowl with a fork.

The Best Mushroom Ragù (Vegetarian Recipe)

Hearty mushrooms, aromatic garlic, and sweet fennel simmer slowly on the stove, their flavors deepening and mingling with white wine...

Bowl of lamb ragu with mafaldine pasta and a dollop of ricotta and herbs.

The Best Slow-Braised Lamb Ragu Recipe

This slow-cooked lamb ragu has an incredible flavor and rich sauce from simmering luxuriously tender lamb, tomato, red wine, and herbs. It's...

A bowl of spaghetti coated in a tomato sauce and topped with capers with a drink and bowl of cheese in the background.

Spicy Spaghetti Arrabbiata (Quick and Easy Recipe!)

Inspired by arrabbiata sauce, this spicy spaghetti recipe is a quick weeknight dinner full of rich tomato flavor! It's made with pantry...

Pappardelle with mushrooms in a skillet topped with fresh herbs.

Mushroom Pappardelle Pasta in Creamy Garlic Sauce

This mushroom pappardelle is cozy, savory, and oh so comforting! Pappardelle is the perfect vessel to cling to this delicious...

Baked mac and cheese in a cast-iron pan with a gooey cheese center.

The Best Spicy Pepper Jack Mac and Cheese Recipe

Stop what you're doing right now and make this irresistibly creamy, tangy, spicy pepper jack mac and cheese. Serve it stovetop...

Baked gnocchi in tomato sauce with fresh basil in a casserole dish

Easy Gnocchi alla Sorrentina (Baked Gnocchi Recipe)

Gnocchi alla sorrentina is a comforting dish featuring delicate homemade potato gnocchi baked in a casserole with a simple tomato...