Italian Pasta Recipes

This is spaghetti carbonara with guanciale, egg yolks, pecorino romano, and black pepper. The sauce turns silky because the fat and pasta water emulsify together, which means no cream and no shortcuts. Start to plate in 15 minutes. This recipe comes from Jamie Oliver’s YouTube channel. He cracks the peppercorns and sieves out the outer …

This silky rich Italian Garlic Butter Pasta Recipe is made with fresh parmesan, minced garlic, and butter, ready in 15 minutes. The hot pasta water emulsifies with the melted butter, coating every single noodle in a glossy glaze. I love throwing this together when the fridge is mostly empty. Try More Pasta Recipes: Why You …

Italian Pasta Puttanesca Recipe is a bold and flavorful dish made with tomatoes, garlic, olives, capers, and anchovies. It serves about 4 people and takes around 30 minutes to prepare. This classic pasta is quick, simple, and full of rich Mediterranean taste. Perfect for busy days, it brings strong, salty, and tangy flavors together in …

This Creamy Italian Ricotta Spaghetti is exactly that kind of meal—a dish that looks like it took hours of careful simmering, yet comes together in the time it takes to boil water. Whether you are hosting an impromptu gathering with friends or simply craving a deeply comforting plate of carbs after a long day, this …

Italian Pasta with Zucchini is a light Mediterranean pasta dish made with fried courgettes and fresh basil. This vegetarian meal uses olive oil and parmesan to create a silky coating for spaghetti or linguine. The secret to this recipe is the way you treat the courgettes in the pan. I’ve learned that if you crowd …

Pasta Puttanesca is a classic Italian pasta dish made with spaghetti, salty anchovies, olives, and capers. This pungent tomato sauce uses pantry staples like garlic and dried chillies to create a bold meal in minutes. The first time I made this, I didn’t let the anchovies melt into the oil properly. Now I always cook …

Pasta with Broccoli is a classic Italian vegetarian meal featuring tender florets, garlic, and chilli. This quick pasta dish uses simple ingredients like olive oil and parmesan to create a light but satisfying sauce. The secret to this recipe is how you treat the broccoli. You aren’t just boiling it until it’s cooked; you want …

Italian cauliflower pasta is a traditional Mediterranean main course featuring roasted florets, golden breadcrumbs, and salty capers. This vegetarian dish combines caramelised vegetables with al dente pasta for a filling meal that works as a midweek dinner. The cauliflower is doing more work than you’d think. Without roasting it properly, you lose the nutty sweetness …

Italian Potato Pasta Recipe is a comforting Neapolitan classic made with cubes of potato, pasta mista, and salty pancetta. This hearty meal uses basic ingredients like celery, onion, and parmesan to create a thick, creamy texture without any actual cream. The first time I made this, I tried to boil the pasta in a separate …

Italian Creamy Pea Pasta is a vegetarian main dish made with sweet garden peas and double cream. This quick pasta recipe uses fresh mint and salty hard cheese to balance the rich sauce for a fast midweek dinner. The first time I made this, I didn’t save enough of the starchy cooking water. Now I …