15 Pasta Dishes That Deserve Their Own Fan Club
Pappardelle with Chicken and Pistachio-Mint Pesto
Packed with mint-and-pistachio sauce and plenty of fresh vegetables, this colorful pasta only takes two steps to make.
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10 Pasta Dishes That Deserve Their Own Fan Club
Is there a more comforting meal than a steaming bowl of pasta? (No. The answer is no.)
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Stovetop Mac and Cheese
We could wax poetic about mac and cheese forever—this version is especially easy, since it doesn’t require a roux or long stint in the oven. Oh, and it involves *four* cheeses: Gruyère, cheddar, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and Fontina. Yes, please.
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Calabrian Carbonara
Consider this recipe by Andrew Carmellini “Carbonara with a kick,” including spicy Calabrian ’nduja (spreadable sausage) and Pecorino Romano.
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Pasta with Sausage, Basil and Mustard
Let go of any misconceptions you have about mustard and pasta at the door—this dish is savory, fragrant, and delightfully easy to make. There’s a reason it made the list of our best 40 recipes of all time.
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Pasta with Marinated Grilled Eggplant, Burrata and Chiles
Creamy burrata? Check. Smoky eggplant? Check. Four steps and one hour is all it takes to make this show-stopping pasta.
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Beef Brasato with Pappardelle and Mint
Satisfy your inner carnivore with this pasta, where beef shank is the star over fresh pappardelle.
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Cheese Tortellini with Walnut Pesto
Pasta and pesto are meant to be together. Pesto over cheesy tortellini? Even better. This quick sauce has a twist, with walnuts and flat-leaf parsley.
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自由Sausage-and-Three-Cheese烤宽面条
We couldn’t make this list without including lasagna—and this one’s ooey, gooey, and incredibly decadent. Pair it with a Primitivo for the perfect meal.
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Tagliatelle with Mussels and Tarragon
Pernod, fresh tarragon, and mussels make a simple, but flavorful combination over tagliatelle. The best part? It’s ready in 30 minutes.
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Black-and-White Pici Pasta with Squid and Shellfish
This recipe by Eli Kulp is just as delicious as it is photogenic, earning a solid five stars from our readers.
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Gnocchi with Wild Mushrooms
If you’re feeling really ambitious, go the homemade gnocchi route with this one—and then serve with porcini butter and white-truffle shavings for the ultimate trifecta.
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Pasta with Pumpkin Brown Butter Sauce
Brown butter and sage are a classic combination, made all the more delicious with the addition of pumpkin and a Parmigiano-Reggiano garnish.
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Bucatini with Cauliflower and Brussels Sprouts
Anything with a crispy bread crumb topping is good by us—on this bucatini loaded with veggies and a garlicky sauce, it’s the perfect finishing touch.
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Tagliatelle with Braised Chicken and Figs
We’ve found this pasta by chef Kyle Bailey to be “rich and complex tasting”—best paired with a dark sour beer and topped with shavings of Manchego.
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Orecchiette with Sausage and Cherry Tomatoes
Bright cherry tomatoes, orecchiette, sausage, and creamy provolone come together in this quick recipe by Marc Vetri.