Check out this collection of 52 Best Pasta Recipes, including classics such as Baked Spaghetti Casserole, Cacio e Pepe, Stuffed Manicotti, Lasagna Roll Ups, Clam Linguine and much more!
October 17th is National Pasta Day. You must celebrate by eating your favorite pasta dish! I’m helping you out here by sharing 52 Best Pasta Recipes. You’re bound to find one or ten of your favorites in this collection. Print it out, and get cookin’!
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“Life is a combination of magic and pasta.”
-Federico Fellini
The History of Pasta:
In 4th century BC, an Etruscan tomb showed a group of natives making what appears to be pasta.
An early 5th century cookbook describes a dish called “lagana,” which was layers of dough with meat stuffing. This is what we consider the predecessor to lasagna.
Food historians say that pasta probably became a popular item in Italy during trading in the Middle Ages. But it was present in China and Greece before Italy.
In the 14th and 15th centuries, dried pasta became popular because it was easy to store. And by the 16th century, pasta was all over the world.
In 1740, the 1st pasta factory was opened in Venice, Italy.
The 1st record of pasta with tomato sauce was in a cookbook from 1790.
Before tomato sauce, pasta was eaten with fingers!
Today, most pasta is mass-produced by machines in companies. But there are still people who make enjoy pasta by hand too.
Here are the 52 Best Pasta Recipes:
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Classic Beef Lasagna by RecipeGirl: This is one of those things to make for dinner when everyone is craving awesome, traditional Italian food!
Linguine with Bolognese Sauce by Recipes For Holidays: This is a delicious, classic Italian pasta dish with a thick, tomato-based meat sauce.
Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage and Spinach by Julia’s Album: This easy and flavorful recipe is packed with veggies (roasted butternut squash and spinach).
White Chicken Lasagna by RecipeBoy: This is a delicious variation of classic lasagna!
Tuscan Baked Rigatoni by Easy Weeknight Recipes: This pasta recipe is filled with melted mozzarella, hearty rigatoni pasta, tender cannellini beans, and rich tomato sauce.
Three Cheese Baked Ziti by RecipeGirl: This is a super creamy and cheesy pasta baked with chopped tomatoes.
Shrimp Scampi Pasta by Recipes For Holidays: Delicious and garlicky shrimp scampi is tossed with freshly cooked pasta and topped with plenty of Parmesan cheese.
Spaghetti Carbonara by RecipeBoy: The simple mix of hot pasta with bacon, pancetta, egg, Parmesan cheese, onion and garlic works very well. Everyone loves a good carbonara!
Tomato Ricotta Pasta by The Dinner Bite: It’s packed with flavor from the tomatoes, ricotta cheese, and herbs, but it’s still a light enough pasta meal.
Pastitsio by RecipeGirl: This is a Greek version of lasagna- characterized by a white and creamy bechamel sauce used in place of marinara and a hint of cinnamon.
Baked Tortellini Casserole by Recipes For Holidays: This is a family favorite pasta meal that is made with only four main ingredients.
Tomato Pasta with Cream Cheese by The Clever Meal: This quick and easy pasta recipe is pure comfort food. It’s deliciously creamy, filling, and ready in about 15 minutes!
One Pot Spaghetti by RecipeBoy: This is a super easy dinner recipe that the whole family will love.
Garden Vegetable Lasagna by RecipeGirl: If you’re looking for a lasagna that is lighter than most– and one that will use up some of your garden vegetables, then this is the lasagna for you!
Cacio e Pepe by RecipeGirl: This is a true, authentic Italian recipe!
Pumpkin Baked Ziti with Sage Sausage by Vodka & Biscuits: This dish is creamy, comforting, and it’s the perfect meal for a chilly fall evening.
Pappardelle Bolognese by RecipeBoy: This is a family recipe perfect for making on the weekend since it simmers away on the stove and makes the house smell amazing!
Taco Stuffed Shells by RecipeGirl: Tacos and pasta collide to make a delicious, family-friendly dinner!
Bruschetta Pasta by Bowl of Delicious: This pasta is packed with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil.
Skillet Baked Ziti by RecipeGirl: This is a delicious and easy pasta recipe made in just one pan.
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio by Platings and Pairings: This is a traditional Italian recipe that comes together in under 20 minutes.
Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Manicotti by RecipeGirl: Manicotti is a dish of great comfort. It makes plenty, it’s filling, it’s completely family-friendly, and the leftovers are even better than the freshly made batch.
One Pot French Onion Pasta by Wandering Chickpea: This pasta is rich and creamy, with sweet caramelized onions, cremini mushrooms and orecchiette.
Italian Sausage Lasagna Roll Ups by Recipes For Holidays: Ricotta cheese is stuffed inside rolled-up, long lasagna noodles and baked with sauce and cheese.
Cheesy Baked Penne by RecipeGirl: This is a baked pasta dish using up leftover ham and plenty of cheeses. It’s the perfect comfort food dish to make for dinner!
Linguine with Tomatoes, Basil and Brie by RecipeGirl: Here we have hot linguine tossed with fresh tomatoes, fresh basil and melted brie.
Pasta Pomodoro by RecipeGirl: This is an easy, classic Italian pasta recipe!
Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Arugula by Olive & Mango: This is the perfect vegetarian spring pasta dish that is bright and flavourful and is made with ricotta, lemon juice, parmesan cheese and pasta water.
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Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta by RecipeBoy: This is a great comfort food pasta dish filled with all the things that make up a great bacon cheeseburger. Pickles optional!
Ravioli Alfredo with Chicken by Recipes for Holidays: This is a simple ravioli recipe tossed with an easy to make Alfredo sauce and shredded rotisserie chicken.
Penne Arrabbiata by Baker by Nature: The combination of penne noodles, spicy tomato sauce, and parmesan cheese is simply irresistible.
Lasagna Roll Ups by RecipeBoy: These are a super easy way to prepare lasagna for dinner.
Spaghetti and Meatballs by RecipeGirl: This classic recipe has instructions for making homemade meatballs mixed with marinara sauce and hot cooked spaghetti.
Lemon Ricotta Rigatoni with Spinach by The Clever Meal: Mix creamy ricotta, parmesan cheese, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and refreshing lemon and your pasta sauce is ready!
Spaghetti with Turkey Meatballs in Spicy Tomato Sauce by RecipeGirl: This is a healthier pasta recipe, so you can look forward to enjoying it without too much guilt!
Ziti with Vodka Sauce by RecipeGirl: This is a delicious, classic pasta dish. The sauce is a creamy, cheesy sauce with a little tomato added in.
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta Bake by RecipeBoy: This is a delicious comfort food pasta dish with a white sauce and all kinds of delicious things added in.
Cajun Chicken Pasta by RecipeGirl: This is a delicious pasta recipe with chicken and veggies tossed with spaghetti in a spiced-up, creamy Cajun sauce.
Burrata Baked Ziti by RecipeGirl: This is a baked pasta dish with sautéed vegetables, marinara sauce and plenty of cheese, including burrata baked on top.
Creamy Beef and Shells by Sweet and Savory Meals: This is a delicious and hearty pasta dish similar to the hamburger helper, ready in just 30 minutes.
Creamy Sausage Mushroom Pasta by RecipeGirl: This is pure comfort food with shallots and garlic and a delicious, easy-to-make cream sauce.
Caramelized Leek and Mushroom Gruyere Pasta by Cherry on my Sundae: This is a comforting vegetarian pasta fit for any day of the week!
Creamy Tomato Sausage Rigatoni by RecipeBoy: This is the perfect comfort food pasta dish to make for dinner!
Ravioli Lasagna by RecipeGirl: In this recipe, ravioli is layered with meat sauce and cheese to create a delicious pan of lasagna!
Beef Ragu Pasta by EatWell101: Seared ground beef is mixed through a fragrant tomato sauce speckled with garlic, onion, melted parmesan cheese, and tossed with plump al dente pasta!
Clam Linguine by RecipeGirl: Hot cooked noodles are topped with a creamy clam sauce.
Marry Me Chicken Pasta by Wellness by Kay: If you believe that food is the way into your lover’s heart, you’re going to fall head over heels for this pasta!
Easy Spaghetti Pie by RecipeGirl: This is a great way to use up leftover spaghetti and sauce!
Meat Lover’s Pizza Casserole by RecipeBoy: This is one that is super easy to make for a weeknight dinner, and it’s very family friendly too.
Chicken Mushroom Fettuccine by RecipeGirl: This is a comforting pasta dish full of hot fettuccine noodles that have been tossed in a light cream sauce with oodles of sauteed mushrooms and chicken.
Baked Spaghetti Casserole by Recipes for Holidays: This is a comforting, delicious way to serve up classic spaghetti.
Brown Butter Corn Ricotta Pasta by Ambitious Kitchen: The luscious sauce in this summery pasta dish is made right in the blender with ricotta and sweet corn!
Fun Facts about Pasta:
- There are over 600 shapes/varieties of pasta.
- Plain pasta consists of 31% carbohydrates, 6% protein and very little fat.
- Spaghetti is the #1 pasta variety in the world.
- In 2008, Italians ate over 60 pounds of pasta per person- compared to Americans who ate 20 pounds of pasta per person.
- New York is the number one state for pasta lovers in the U.S.