10 comforting pasta dinner ideas to inspire your coziest nights. These yummy 30 minute meals are a testament to the power of carbs!
Jamie Oliver’s sausage carbonara
With just 5 main ingredients, this simple pasta is a great go-to for those nights you don’t feel like chopping veggies. The little sausage balls are coated in ground pepper before frying which gives this pasta a unique edge without being overpowering.
cacio e pepe macaroni and cheese
Minimal, satisfying, and easy! All it takes is one bite to realize you’ve been giving pepper the short shrift all your life. The flavor is gloriously complex and really gets a chance to shine in this mac and cheese inspired by a classic Italian sauce.
wild mushroom pasta with hazelnuts
This pasta looks and sounds impressive, but is a great example of how a few special ingredients, and not a ton of effort, can make an amazing meal. The earthy flavor combination of mushrooms, sage, and toasted hazelnuts is about as autumnal as it gets. Be sure to use fresh sage!
Brussels sprout carbonara
Put any sprout haters in your house to the test ~ pancetta and Brussels sprouts are a match made in heaven, and this easy riff on traditional carbonara is a great way to add a bit of healthy green into your weeknight routine.
pumpkin alfredo
Made with just 6 simple ingredients in 15 minutes! It’s a fall comfort food powerhouse just waiting to happen in your kitchen. Yes carbs ~ but there’s plenty of veggie action in there too!
easy pasta bolognese
It gets even better as it sits in the fridge, so plan to make a big batch over the weekend and enjoy it all week long.
mushroom carbonara with Gruyere and hazelnuts
This mushroom carbonara recipe takes the classic Italian pasta alla carbonara in a new direction while still maintaining the brilliant concept that has made the dish a favorite for generations.
Pasta with Radicchio, Bacon, and Walnuts
When it comes to comforting pasta, the Italians are the masters. This unusual pairing is one of my favorites on the site, I hope you try it!
Truffle Mac and Cheese
This mac and cheese has tons of earthy flavor and aroma thanks to truffled cheese, truffle oil, and a dash of truffle salt.
spaghetti with tuna, lemon, and dill
This recipe is an old family favorite, it’s simple, delicious, and pantry friendly.
farfalle with salmon, lemon, and peas
Try this one out on your kids ~ it’s a great introduction to healthy salmon.
These all sound delicious Sue, I am going to try them all and comment. Oh and thank you for your ‘back stories”, they are so much fun to read!
Sue – Are there recipes out there that involve chicken or beef, basil, a vegetable (like onions, bell pepper, green beans, carrots), lemon or lime? I’m looking for something fresh with veggies that my kids will eat but we don’t eat seafood of any kind. Ugh – it’s hard to have a picky house! Thank you in advance!
Browse through my main course archives,here,Jessica, I’m sure you’ll find a few inspirations, I feel your pain!
We adore pasta and love all of these especially the Brussels Sprout carbonara !!
Can’t wait to make it! Great post Sue!
This Mac and cheese recipe would be even better in the insta pot, it only takes about 10 minutes to make Mac n cheese from scratch in the pressure cooker. I too love my pressure cooker and use it for everything. If you haven’t cooked hard boiled eggs, try it. There are some amazing recipes on Pinterest for the pressure cooker, can’t wait to see your growing list!! Happy cooking!!
In my not so humble opinion, pasta is the perfect food and your recipes look perfectly delicious! I always visit your page, knowing I’m in for a visual treat – your photographs make me hungry! With fall fast approaching, I’ll be trying some of these recipes for warm and satisfying dinners! Thank you!
Delish! Every single one looks amazing. I’m ready to pull out the pasta pot!
Every time I come for a visit, I’m craving something new I never thought of. Your recipes are inspiring and look so delicious. I want them all!