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Is there a more comforting meal than a steaming bowl of pasta? (No. The answer is no.) From gnocchi with wild mushrooms to rigatoni with sausage, basil, and mustard, here are 15 pasta recipes we will always come back to.
Pappardelle with Chicken and Pistachio-Mint Pesto
![Pappardelle with Chicken and Pistachio-Mint Pesto](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/hNu9ma1p045bk2WpYsgSlyTYqfo=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/pappardelle-with-chicken-and-pistachio-mint-pesto-XL-RECIPE1017-ffd1b2c4ef334d36a45a168b8cb0197d.jpg)
Packed with mint and pistachio sauce and plenty of fresh vegetables, this colorful pasta only takes two steps to make.
Stovetop Mac and Cheese
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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.
Calabrian Carbonara
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Consider this recipe by 2000 F&W Best New Chef Andrew Carmellini “carbonara with a kick,” including spicy Calabrian ’nduja (spreadable sausage) and Pecorino Romano.
Pasta with Sausage, Basil, and Mustard
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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.
Pasta with Marinated Grilled Eggplant, Burrata, and Chiles
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Creamy burrata? Check. Smoky eggplant? Check. Four steps and one hour is all it takes to make this show-stopping pasta.
Beef Brasato with Pappardelle and Mint
![Beef Brasato with Pappardelle and Mint](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/ILB-G5pYMxP0sFm7XN0KbL1tlK4=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/HD-201104-r-beef-brasato-pappardelle-fa5647721a374a7f8a6b42c685fdb09a.jpg)
Satisfy your inner carnivore with this pasta, where beef shank is the star over fresh pappardelle.
Cheese Tortellini with Walnut Pesto
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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.
Free-Form Sausage and Three Cheese Lasagna
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We couldn’t make this list without including lasagna. This one’s ooey, gooey, and incredibly decadent. Pair it with a Primitivo for the perfect meal.
Tagliatelle with Mussels and Tarragon
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Pernod, fresh tarragon, and mussels make a simple but flavorful combination over tagliatelle. The best part? It’s ready in just 30 minutes.
Black and White Pici Pasta with Squid and Shellfish
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This recipe by chef Eli Kulp is just as delicious as it is photogenic, earning a solid five stars from our readers.
Gnocchi with Wild Mushrooms
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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.
Pasta with Pumpkin Brown Butter Sauce
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Brown butter and sage are a classic combination, made all the more delicious with the addition of pumpkin and a Parmigiano-Reggiano garnish.
Bucatini with Cauliflower and Brussels Sprouts
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Anything with a crispy breadcrumb topping is good by us. On this bucatini loaded with veggies and a garlicky sauce, it’s a superb finishing touch.
Tagliatelle with Braised Chicken and Figs
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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.
Orecchiette with Sausage and Cherry Tomatoes
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Bright cherry tomatoes, orecchiette, sausage, and creamy provolone come together in this quick recipe by chef Marc Vetri.