Come and Spaghet It! 13 Easy Pasta Recipes You’ll Love

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From bright, fresh marinara to earthy pesto to meaty bolognese, there’s a pasta dish for everyone in this collection of 13 delicious recipes!

Spaghetti Arrabbiata

Spaghetti Arrabbiata is twirled on a black plate on a white marble counter.
Spaghetti Arrabbiata. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Spaghetti Arrabbiata, often mistakenly spelled Spaghetti Arrabiata, is a spicy Italian pasta dish with a sauce of crushed tomatoes, garlic, and onion.

Grab the recipe: Spaghetti Arrabbiata.

Tuna Pesto Pasta

tuna pesto pasta on a white plate with a copper fork.
Tuna Pesto Pasta. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This easy tuna pesto pasta recipe with burst cherry tomatoes, spinach, and garlic is a weeknight meal you’ll love.

Grab the recipe: Tuna Pesto Pasta.

Penne al Salmone

A closeup of penne pasta with burst cherry tomatoes, flaked salmon, and parsley on a white plate.
Penne al Salmone. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Try this fresh, light, summery dish highlighting sweet and savory burst cherry tomatoes in a white wine sauce with thyme.

Grab the recipe: Penne al Salmone.

Slow Cooker Lamb Ragu

Slow cooker lamb ragu on a plate with a wedge of parmesan on the side.
Slow Cooker Lamb Ragu. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This slow cooker lamb ragu is the ultimate Italian comfort food. The lamb is braised for hours to create a delicious, rich sauce. Serve over your favorite pasta for a warming dinner!

Grab the recipe: Slow Cooker Lamb Ragu.

Hearty Marinara Sauce

A closeup of hearty marinara sauce in a wooden spoon over a pot of finished marinara sauce.
Hearty Marinara Sauce. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Hearty marinara sauce is a delicious Italian sauce made with hand-crushed tomatoes, sautéed garlic and onion, rich olive oil, fresh basil, and flavorful Italian herbs. Serve over your favorite pasta!

Grab the recipe: Hearty Marinara Sauce.

Almond Pesto

almond pesto in a white bowl surrounded by almonds and basil leaves.
Almond Pesto. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This variation on a traditional basil pesto uses roasted almonds in the place of pine nuts for a subtle earthy flavor. Try it over pasta or veggie noodles!

Grab the recipe: Almond Pesto.

Aglio Olio e Peperoncino

pasta aglio olio e peperoncino is mixed with a black pasta fork.
Aglio Olio e Peperoncino. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Garlic lovers rejoice! Your recipe has arrived. This Aglio Olio e Peperoncino pairs pasta with garlic cooked until just golden, rich olive oil, fresh basil and spicy Calabrian chili peppers.

Grab the recipe: Aglio Olio e Peperocino.

Shrimp Yaki Udon

Close-up shot of spaghetti with tomato and mascarpone sauce topped with parsley on a black plate.
Tomato Mascarpone Sauce. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This tomato and mascarpone sauce takes the traditional flavors of Italian tomato sauce – onion, garlic, Italian spices, and crushed tomatoes – and transforms them into a delicate, creamy, sweet, tangy sauce through the addition of mascarpone. Serve over your favorite pasta!

Grab the recipe: Tomato Mascarpone Sauce.

Lobster Ravioli Sauce

closeup of lobster ravioli on a silver fork.
Lobster Ravioli Sauce. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This recipe complements the delicate, rich, sweet lobster with garlic, butter, bright lemon, white wine, and earthy sage. Just pick up your favorite bag of prepared seafood ravioli and you’ll have an impressive dinner on the table!

Grab the recipe: Lobster Ravioli Sauce.

Penne al Baffo

a dish of penne al baffo topped with parsley.
Penne al Baffo. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This Penne al Baffo is coated in a concentrated tomato and cream sauce with garlic, shallot, thin-sliced pancetta, and topped with parsley. It is an extra decadent dish everyone will love!

Grab the recipe: Penne al Baffo.

White Cheddar and Mozzarella Mac and Cheese

A bowl of white cheddar mac and cheese with a bread crumb topping in a white bowl.
White Cheddar and Mozzarella Mac and Cheese. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

White Cheddar and mozzarella macaroni and cheese with a toasted breadcrumb, garlic, parsley and lemon zest topping.

Grab the recipe: White Cheddar and Mozzarella Mac and Cheese.

Linguine Bolognese

linguine bolognese on a white plate topped with parsley and parmesan.
Linguine Bolognese. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This Linguine Bolognese offers you the comfort of a rich pasta dish with lots of added vegetables!

Grab the recipe: Linguine Bolognese.

Orzo Pesto Salad

Two plates of orzo pesto salad sit on a concrete background with a green linen and copper forks.
Orzo Pesto Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This pesto orzo salad recipe highlights bold, delicious ingredients. Basil pesto sauce, feta cheese, sundried tomatoes, pine nuts, and fresh, peppery arugula combine to create a bright, fresh, flavorful summer pasta salad!

Grab the recipe: Orzo Pesto Salad.

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