Italian Pasta Recipes

Italian Pasta with Peppers is a vibrant Mediterranean vegetarian main featuring sweet pointed peppers, garlic, and fresh basil. This quick meal uses extra virgin olive oil and a touch of chilli to create a light sauce. The first time I made this, I tried to rush the peppers by using high heat. Now I always …

Italian Pasta with Olives is a classic Mediterranean main course using salty black olives, capers, and garlic. This vegetarian dinner relies on store cupboard ingredients like dried spaghetti and tinned tomatoes for a fast, punchy meal. I’ve made this quite a few times and found that the trick is all in how you treat the …

This rich, cheesy Gordon Ramsay Italian Lasagne is made with slow-cooked beef ragu, creamy béchamel, and ready in 65 minutes. Pulling the bubbling, golden-crusted dish from the oven reveals layers of perfectly tender pasta holding deeply savory meat sauce. I love how the sharp cheese cuts through the rich tomato base. Why This Classic Works …

This crispy earthy Gordon Ramsay Italian Gnocchi with Wild Mushrooms is made with fresh gnocchi, mixed wild mushrooms, and ready in just 25 minutes. The edges of the potato dumplings turn beautifully golden before absorbing the rich, garlic-infused butter. I love how quickly this restaurant-quality pan-fry comes together on a busy weeknight. Restaurant-Quality At Home …

This creamy smooth Gordon Ramsay Italian Penne alla Vodka is made with crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, and ready in 30 minutes. Tossing the al dente pasta into the glossy pink sauce creates a beautiful, rich coating. I love making this on a Friday night when I want something special without a lot of effort. Restaurant-Quality …

This creamy, savory Gordon Ramsay Italian Spaghetti Carbonara is made with crispy pancetta, egg yolks, and hard cheeses, and ready in 20 minutes. The hot pasta water slowly melts the cheese and eggs into a perfectly glossy sauce right in the pan. I make this whenever I need a comforting meal in a hurry. Why …

This slick garlicky Ina Garten Italian Spaghetti Aglio e Olio is made with good olive oil, slivered garlic, and fresh parsley, and ready in 25 minutes. Watching the thin garlic slices turn pale golden as they gently sizzle in warm olive oil is deeply satisfying. I find myself making this on busy weeknights when the …

This rich, comforting Ina Garten Italian Sausage and Fennel Rigatoni is made with sweet Italian sausage, fresh fennel, and heavy cream, and ready in 55 minutes. The fennel softens perfectly into the creamy tomato sauce, clinging to every ridge of the pasta. I always look forward to serving this hearty bowl on a chilly evening. …

This hearty savory Ina Garten Italian Spaghetti and Meatballs is made with ground beef, crushed tomatoes, and parmesan cheese, ready in 1 hour and 30 minutes. Slicing into a tender meatball reveals a perfectly seasoned center that drinks up the rich red wine tomato sauce. I love keeping a batch of these in the freezer …

This creamy, rich Ina Garten Italian Penne alla Vodka is made with crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, and sharp parmesan, ready in 1 hour and 45 minutes. The sauce turns a beautiful pale orange as the cream hits the hot roasted tomato base. I always look forward to serving this directly from the skillet to my …