Pasta Noodles
8 recipes
Authentic Cacio e Pepe (Roman Pasta with Pecorino and Black Pepper)
Cacio e pepe is the ultimate study in restraint: three core ingredients, one ancient Roman technique, and a result so luxurious it requires no embellishment. This version walks you through the precise method for achieving a glossy, emulsified sauce that clings to every strand of tonnarelli without a trace of clumping. It is pasta in its most honest, most exquisite form.
Classic Beef Bolognese with Tagliatelle
This classic beef Bolognese is a deeply layered, slow-simmered ragù built on a foundation of soffritto, dry white wine, and whole milk, yielding a sauce of extraordinary richness and nuance. Tossed with silky tagliatelle and finished with a generous snowfall of Parmigiano-Reggiano, it is the kind of meal that earns reverent silence at the table. This is not a quick weeknight shortcut — this is the real thing, and it is absolutely worth every unhurried minute.
Classic Shrimp Scampi with Linguine
Plump, sweet shrimp are sautéed in a silky emulsion of butter, white wine, garlic, and lemon, then tossed with al dente linguine for a dish that feels utterly luxurious without demanding hours at the stove. This classic shrimp scampi is weeknight-fast and dinner-party-worthy in equal measure. Every forkful delivers that unmistakable balance of brine, richness, and brightness that has made scampi a perennial Italian-American favorite.
Easy Baked Ziti with Ricotta and Meat Sauce
This easy baked ziti layers tender pasta, rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and a blanket of melted mozzarella into one deeply satisfying casserole. It comes together in about an hour and feeds a hungry crowd without any fuss. This is the kind of dish that earns you a standing ovation at the dinner table.
Easy Pasta Primavera with Fresh Spring Vegetables
This Pasta Primavera brings together tender penne, vibrant seasonal vegetables, and a silky garlic-Parmesan sauce that feels indulgent without weighing you down. It comes together in one pan in under an hour, making it the perfect wholesome weeknight dinner. Every forkful is bright, nourishing, and deeply satisfying.
Easy Pesto Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes
This easy pesto pasta with cherry tomatoes comes together in about 25 minutes and tastes like something you ordered at a little Italian trattoria. Tender pasta gets tossed in a garlicky basil pesto with sweet blistered cherry tomatoes and a shower of Parmesan. It is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels special without asking much of you.
Easy Sesame Noodles with Chicken
These sesame noodles with chicken are tossed in a bold, nutty sauce made with peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, and a little heat. They come together in about 30 minutes and taste like something you ordered from your favorite takeout spot. Serve them warm or at room temperature for a dinner that works any night of the week.
One-Pot Creamy Mushroom Pasta
This One-Pot Creamy Mushroom Pasta comes together in a single pan with tender mushrooms, garlic, and a silky cream sauce that coats every strand of pasta. It is hearty enough to feel like a restaurant meal and simple enough for a Tuesday night. Budget-friendly, deeply savory, and genuinely hard to stop eating.