Italian Pasta Recipes with Fresh Ingredients
Cool, crisp days call for comfort foods, like the classic flavors of traditional Italian cooking like these Italian Pasta Recipes using only fresh ingredients.
Whether you’re Italian by heritage or simply by heart, learning the art of Italian cuisine may be easier than you may think.
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How to Make the Perfect Pasta Dish
Perfect your pasta game.
Limp, mushy, overcooked pasta can ruin an otherwise delicious Italian dish.
Aim for al dente pasta, which is soft but still firm.
It’s important to note variables like the type of pasta, size of your pot and amount of water can all affect cooking time.
Treat the package instructions as a guide and start taste testing 1-2 minutes before you expect it to be done.
Be choosy about your ingredients.
Many of the best Italian dishes are incredibly simple, so it’s important to select quality ingredients that allow the flavors to really stand out.
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Give seasonings time to simmer.
Great things come to those who wait.
That’s why the best Italian chefs sample their sauces along the way, adding and adjusting until the taste is just right.
Then, they allow the ingredients to simmer together to create a perfectly balanced harmony of flavors.
Experiment with proteins and veggies.
For many Italian recipes, you can create an entirely new dish by adding or swapping the protein and adding fresh produce.
Try introducing juicy strips of grilled chicken and fresh, steamed broccoli to an Alfredo pasta.
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Or, if you’re a seafood lover, reimagine this Fresh Tomato Bruschetta Chicken by swapping in a mild white fish like halibut, cod or snapper.
Italian Pasta Recipes with Fresh Ingredients
Penne alla vodka recipe
Savor the timeless taste of pasta with this Penne Alla Vodka Recipe, a classic dish high on flavor and low on hassle so you can have a meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Basil pesto pasta: Taste of Italy
Bursting with fresh flavors, this pesto pasta is a great, easy dinner to make when time is short but you still want to eat great food!
Butternut Squash and Walnut Spaghetti Recipe
This Butternut Squash and Walnut Recipe with spinach and garlic in a cream sauce is SO GOOD! It's fresh, tasty and looks beautiful in the bowl.
Baked Stuffed Shell Pasta
This Baked Stuffed Shell Pasta is the perfect cool weather comfort food to feed an entire family!
Bucatini al Limone with Wilted Kale
Creamy, lemony bucatini tossed with wilted kale, parmesan cheese and lots of freshly cracked black pepper!
Italian Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
This creamy Italian pasta features a roasted red pepper sauce from scratch!
Mediterranean Linguine Recipe with Basil and Tomatoes
This Mediterranean linguine recipe will transport you to the countryside of Italy with just one bite.
Authentic Pasta Puttanesca
When it comes to classic Italian pasta recipes, Pasta Puttanesca was one of the most requested pasta sauces I made during my career as a chef.
The simplicity of the recipe creates a complex flavor profile that helps you understand how this timeless classic has become a staple in Italian households around the world.
Italian Seafood Pasta
Simple yet elegant, this Italian Seafood Pasta is perfect for a family meal or special occasion! Switch up the seafood based on what is available.
Vegan Mushroom Walnut Bolognese
A rich, hearty, plant-based bolognese sauce made with mushrooms and walnut 'meat,' simple seasonings--and a whole lotta love.
Best Homemade Lasagna Ever
Are you ready for the best homemade lasagna ever? Once your family digs their forks into this luscious 5-cheese meaty lasagna, you’ll never use another lasagna recipe again!
Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta
This lemon chicken pasta recipe comes together with only a few ingredients! Perfect for busy weeknights!
For more mouth-watering pasta dishes!
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