Pasta Recipes for All Your Carb Cravings - PinkWhen (2024)

Do you share my passion for pasta? Well, you’re in for a treat with our collection of the most delightful and effortlessly crafted pasta recipes, guaranteed to satiate all your carb cravings. From the timeless appeal of spaghetti and meatballs to the creamy goodness of fettuccine alfredo, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or preparing a feast for a crowd, these recipes are sure to leave a lasting impression.

Pasta Salad

This Gluten Free Pasta Salad will easily become your favorite summer side dish. It’s full of summer’s seasonal bounty, healthy and gluten-free. Bring it to your next barbecue and watch it disappear.
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Tortellini Soup with Sausage

This creamy Tortellini Soup with Sausage will warm your soul on a cold fall night. Easy to make in less than 30 minutes and a family hit for sure.
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Fiesta Chicken Pasta Casserole Bake

Promising the best south of the border flavours, this fiesta chicken pasta casserole bake is a nice homage to Mexico. Chicken, corn and black beans pair with tomatoes, sour cream and Mexican and Tex-Mex inspired seasonings to make this perfect Mexican chicken casserole. This southwest chicken and pasta casserole is perfect to use with rotisserie or leftover chicken.
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Marinated Mushroom Pasta Salad With Green Olives

Easy and fun Marinated Mushroom Pasta Salad With Green Olives is perfect for picnics or potlucks. Mushrooms make this pasta salad hearty and rich. They also stand up to the bold flavors of the dressing. Be sure to slice the mushrooms thin to make sure they absorb plenty of flavor from the marinade.
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Cheesy Ravioli Lasagna

This EASY ravioli lasagna comes together with just 4 simple ingredients, making it perfect for busy weeknights!!
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Mushroom Ragu

Prepared with garlic, wine, herbs, and a variety of delicious vegetables, this mushroom ragu vegan pasta sauce is well worth making. The homemade spaghetti sauce with mushrooms makes it the best ragu recipe for vegans or anyone that loves vegetables. So if you want to enjoy a new version of this classic dish, try this meatless ragu.
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Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Caprese Pasta

Being Italian, I’m always excited to try new pasta recipes. My latest one is this sheet pan chicken caprese pasta. It’s made with chicken tenderloins and packs in plenty of authentic Italian flavors. Baked chicken caprese with pasta can even be made gluten free and an easy chicken dinner. You will want to make this easy oven chicken caprese often!
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Easy Cheesy Salmon Casserole Recipe

This is creamy, cheesy Salmon Casserole is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. And ready in less than one hour.
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Spicy Shrimp Pasta with Bloody Mary Vodka Sauce

Is spaghetti your favourite kind of pasta? It’s definitely one of mine! I love how versatile it is, and how many great recipes it can be used in. I can’t have gluten, so this spicy shrimp pasta is perfect. Whichever brand of spaghetti you prefer, this recipe is a great way to use it. This spicy shrimp pasta will soon become a favourite meal. The Bloody Mary vodka sauce is perfect on this spicy shrimp pasta.
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Italian Chicken Pasta Salad

Italian Chicken Pasta Salad is a light and fresh recipe made with Rotini pasta, Rotisserie chicken, and a tangy homemade Italian dressing that will make your mouth water. From start to finish you can have this whipped up and ready to serve in just under 20 minutes. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner!
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Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

This creamy, cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is a perfect weeknight dinner recipe. It’s loaded with chicken and bacon and topped with cheese.
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Summer Pasta Salad

Give your tastebuds a truly refreshing flavor! This Summer Pasta Salad is perfect for summer gatherings and is a great addition to easy meals. The best part of these cold pasta salad? It literally takes just minutes to whip up!
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Easy Baked Ziti With Meat Sauce

I love baked ziti, I really do. Similar to my Spaghetti Bolognese, it is one of those classic Italian-American recipes that simply never gets old. It’s the perfect combination of pasta to meat sauce to cheese.
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Air Fryer Pasta Chips With Parm & Italian Seasoning!

These crispy, crunchy, delicious baked pasta chips are the perfect combination of everything you love about finger food! Drain and toss cooked pasta with olive oil, yummy parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning before air-frying until crisp. These pasta chips will quickly become one of your favorite snacks. Serve your chips with an array of dips, and you’ve got yourself a crowd-pleaser.
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Pumpkin Stuffed Shells

Filled with flavors of sage, cinnamon and nutmeg, these pumpkin stuffed shells are fall comfort food at its best. You can’t go wrong with the cozy combination of an Italian-inspired home cooked meal with a seasonal twist.
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Easy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet

This ground beef pasta recipe can be made in under 30 minutes with any pasta you have and tastes like it’s been simmered all day long on the stove. A true weeknight dinner superstar!
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Bolognese Pasta Bake

This Bolognese pasta bake is cheesy & easy! Two things that will make you fall in love with this recipe. Click here to learn how to master this pasta bake.
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Lemon Spinach Feta Pasta

An easy, quick and delicious Mediterranean-inspired pasta filled with lemon, spinach, and feta. It can be enjoyed as is for a vegetarian meal or topped with your favorite protein.
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Pesto Tortellini Salad

This pesto tortellini salad is the perfect summer pasta salad for when you’re craving pasta but it’s too hot to cook. It’s made with simple, fresh ingredients, and is quick and easy to prepare, making it ideal for a quick and healthy lunch, picnic or BBQ, or weeknight dinner.
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Paccheri al Forno

Paccheri al Forno is a classic Italian pasta bake from Southern Italy. It’s a delicious and easy weeknight meal. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it’s hearty and ready in under an hour!
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Italian Potato Pasta

This warm and hearty Italian potato pasta is the perfect answer to those cold fall and winter evenings at home. Its creamy sauce is packed with flavorful herbs and veggies, creating a nutritious and filling one-pot comfort food that the whole family will love!
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Casarecce Pasta in Peperonata Sauce

Looking for a quick and delicious meal? Try our casarecce pasta recipe! Originating from Sicily, these short pasta noodles are known for their twisted or rolled shape, perfect for holding rich and flavorful sauces. Boil the pasta, and in just 30 minutes, you’ll have a comforting Italian masterpiece.
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One-Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta

You won’t believe this creamy tomato pasta! It’s rich and creamy (without using a lot of cream!), incredibly easy to make, made with simple ingredients, and totally yummy. Serve the one-pot pasta with a simple veggie side like kale salad or 5-minute Italian chopped salad and dinner is done.
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Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli

This orecchiette with sausage and broccoli pasta has all of the components you need for a quick and easy meal, and it comes together in 30 minutes – perfect for weeknight dinners. And you might even have everything you need to make this Italian sausage pasta in your kitchen already – it’s made with just 5 simple ingredients.
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Easy Lemon Ricotta Pasta

When you’re on the lookout for a quick and easy dinner idea (every night around here!), you’ve got to try this delicious and nutritious lemon ricotta pasta recipe! This vegetarian dish is perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal, with its creamy ricotta and bright lemon flavors (from both zest and juice, just like lemon risotto).
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Easy Shrimp Scampi | Seafood Penne

This easy shrimp scampi recipe is made with a garlic and butter sauce that melts right in your mouth. Serve it over your pasta of choice and enjoy!
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Spaghetti Egg Extravaganza

If you’re looking for a delicious and unique pasta recipe, try spaghetti egg! This Italian-inspired dish combines spaghetti noodles with egg to create an unforgettable meal. It’s a simple yet flavorful combination that is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Plus, it only takes minutes to prepare – perfect for busy weeknights.
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