Comforting Pasta Recipes You Need In Your Life Right Now
What's better than a bowl of pasta? We can't think of much. Take a bite out of these pasta comfort food recipes for a cozy night in.
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Primavera Pasta with Breadcrumb Topping
Hand-twisted noodles called pinci (also known as pici) are a Tuscan delicacy. Luckily for time-pressed cooks, curly pasta noodles work too.
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Linguine Peperonata with Toasted Rosemary Breadcrumbs
To make this peperonata kid-friendly, we held the onions.
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Puttanesca Sauce with Fried Capers over Linguine
This versatile sauce also works great spread on crostini, spooned over soft polenta, or served with poached eggs.
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Linguine in Lemon Cream Sauce
The Italian version of this dish calls for heavy cream, which we’ve replaced with equally rich-tasting light cream cheese.
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Related: MMM…Lasagna!
Spaghetti with Lemon and Toasted Walnuts
This simple Italian combination is tasty on its own, or it can be filled out with roasted or steamed vegetables.
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Bow Ties with Broccoli Pesto
When you want a luscious homemade pesto long before basil comes into season, turn to broccoli. Here, cooked broccoli is blended with fresh mint and parsley for a bright, springtime take on the pasta sauce.
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Linguine with Grill-Roasted Tomatoes and Zucchini Pesto
Grilled zucchini and garlic get puréed with toasted sunflower seeds, fresh basil, and Parmesan to make a rich, mellow pesto.
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