Pasta night is always a good idea, especially when it’s scaled for two and built around great flavor. From silky sauces to bright, vegetable-forward combinations, these pasta recipes are meant to feel restaurant-worthy without being fussy. Pick a shape, pick a mood, and dinner is halfway done.
1
Cauliflower Couscous with Brie & Pepitas
Cauliflower Couscous with Brie & Pepitas is a main vegetarian dish for two with beautiful roasted golden cauliflower, creamy Brie cheese and salty crunchy toasted pepitas.
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2
Spaghetti and Mini Meatballs
It doesn't get more Italian-American than Spaghetti and Meatballs. I just tweaked the classic recipe a little bit, by making mini meatballs that are still juicy and full of flavor.
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3
Trofie al Pesto Genovese
This traditional pasta recipe hails from Liguria in Italy. Liguria is in north-western Italy with Genoa as its capital. Liguria is known for a varied and tasty cuisine of which the Genoa pesto may be the most famous. This Trofie al Pesto Genovese is made in one pan, with trofie pasta, potatoes and green beans tossed together with basil pesto.
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4
Roasted Vegetables Pasta with Sausage
Get ready to meet your new light, but comfort food obsession: roasted vegetables pasta with sausage. This dish is the perfect balance of roasted zucchini, bell peppers and tomatoes, bursting with natural sweetness, and bites of juicy, golden-browned sausage. Mixed in a luscious, dreamy, creamy sauce that coats the pasta with velvety goodness.
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5
No-Tomato Sauce Stuffed Pasta Shells
These no tomato sauce stuffed pasta shells are filled with a mixture of cheese, ham, peas, onion and covered with more cheese. Comfort food at its best.
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6
Penne with Gorgonzola & Mozzarella
This pasta dish for two incorporates 2 different types of cheese as well as refreshing tomatoes with sage. This Penne with Gorgonzola and Mozzarella is a staple pasta dishes in our house.
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7
Rotelle Pasta with Squash & Corn
Warmer weather calls for bright and fresh pasta dishes. Serve this Rotelle Pasta with Squash and Corn with a grilled chicken or salmon and you have a satisfying dinner.
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8
Pasta Primavera with Mascarpone
Pasta Primavera is a great example of seasonal cooking. Originally this recipe is about the celebration of spring’s first harvest, but its flexibility makes it a year-round favorite. Pasta Primavera is about light and freshness: crisp-tender vegetables with Mascarpone cheese gives it a creamy and irresistibly luxurious feel while staying light.
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9
Arugula Malfatti with Pecorino Sauce
They may be called Malfatti in Italian (meaning 'badly made'), they are certainly not characterized by any negativity as far as flavor is concerned. These Arugula Malfatti are dumplings or gnocchi served with a velvety Pecorino Sauce and are welcome on our table any day of the week.
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10
Orecchiette with Creamy Basil & Blue Cheese Sauce
This recipe Orecchiette with Creamy Basil & Blue Cheese Sauce is quick to make. It will offer a surprisingly creamy and light pasta dish that is worth trying. When you're not a blue cheese lover, try this recipe nevertheless, you may be converting to enjoying it.
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Not sure what you’re in the mood for? Pick one recipe that feels right today—quick and simple, cozy and comforting, or a little more special—and you’ll be cooking in no time.
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