These pasta recipes and inspiration present a way to make the best of one of the most popular and loved foods in the world. The versatility and variety of pasta invites chefs and cooks to go beyond traditional recipes. That’s not to say that the traditional recipes are any less amazing, but there always are ways to unleash your creativity and leave your mark on a recipe.
1. This One Pot Spaghetti
Spaghetti is one of the more famous pastas and an amazing food ingredient. The one-pot style and recipes make things easier for the cook, as there’s less to clean after you’re done cooking and eating. It’s just more convenient. Also, the spaghetti looks absolutely divine.
2. Pasta And Sourdough
Here’s an idea that’s worth trying – pairing pasta with sour dough. It’s quite an interesting pairing. The sourdough provides a nice visual contrast, which helps with the serving.
But our main consideration here is taste, and this one pulls through on that point as well. It proves to be a good companion for the pasta and sauce, while also providing some texture.
3. Spaghetti And Meatballs
Here’s the old favorite, and still a stunningly popular food. Spaghetti with meatballs has that amazing taste and texture that makes devoted followers out of those who love food. It does take some skill to get this right, but if you’ve made an amazing spaghetti and meatballs, you deserve a pat on the back.
4. Monster Pasta
The creativity this recipe shows is something to adore. The green “monster pasta” topped with some cheese looks fantastic. The green color, of course, comes with broccolini going over the rigatoni pasta. It’s a great way for kids to enjoy meals, and even fussy eaters could perhaps enjoy the vegetables that come with it.
All that said, I see this being an absolute hit on Halloween!
5. This Green Pasta
This lovely looking recipe is purposeful and delicious. It’s a vegan meal that’s rich in proteins and can be a good choice for those who don’t get animal (meat) protein in their diet. This creative recipe uses pasta with broccoli, kale, and spinach to fantastic results.
6. Orecchiette With Sausage And Broccoli
Orecchiette pasta with some sausage and broccoli is a wonderfully hearty and enjoyable meal. It takes some time to cook, as with many good recipes, but is enjoyable and nourishing as a meal.
7. Angel Hair Pasta With Chicken
This photogenic recipe is simple enough to require only a few ingredients. This keeps it within budget and also keeps the complexity in check. And that’s good because, this looks like one of the nice gourmet recipes you’d want to shell big bucks for!
8. Ground Beef Pasta
This ground beef and pasta recipe is a fulfilling treat. It’s simple to make and is ready in less than 30 minutes, which makes it great for weeknights, or really, any occasion you’d desire. Simple ingredients and great taste elevate this recipe to new highs.
9. The Assassin’s Spaghetti
I’m sold on the name and presentation of this recipe. It makes liberal use of red chilies and chili sauce to get that unique color and flavor. As you can guess, this spaghetti is quite spicy. The good part is, it can stay flavorful while keeping all that heat and spice.
10. A Chicken Arrabbiata Pasta
The Arrabbiata pasta floats in a delicious tomato sauce with some seasoned chicken breast giving it company. It’s a wonderful combo that feels wholesome and is packed with great taste, texture, and nutrition. Season it right, and it’s an absolute delight.
11. Pulled Pork Pasta
This creative recipe has a lot to offer. It’s got wonderful flavors, great taste, and the texture ties it all nicely together. As the name implies, the recipe includes pulled pork, some cheese, and pasta. Herbs, spices, and other ingredients add to the overall flavor and feel of this recipe.
Bringing all these ingredients together and cooking and baking it to perfection takes some serious skill, so this is not a recipe for beginners.
12. Spaghetti Carbonara
The classic Spaghetti Carbonara with a presentation like that looks amazing. It helps that this recipe is simple enough, easy to prepare, and is both filling and nourishing. Also, if you’ve got even a hint of presentation skills, the plate can look gorgeous.
13. Spaghetti with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
This vegan recipe makes the best of its ingredients to be a filling and lovely meal. The small cherry tomatoes provide a nice contrast in texture as well as visually. The presence of garlic and spinach adds more flavor and texture to the recipe, as do the slices of sourdough.
14. Chickpea Pasta
This easy chickpea pasta recipe is a delight. The ingredients are nourishing and it’s relatively easy to cook, making this a great meal for weeknights, or whenever you’d like a quick, but decently healthy meal. Garbanzo beans and your choice of pasta are the stars here, but it’s truly the other ingredients, seasoning, spices, and herbs that make this an amazing meal.
15. Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta
The cajun shrimp pasta highlights the combination of shrimp and cajun seasoning as a delicious combination. The recipe is versatile enough to work with any type of pasta, but I think the choice of bowtie pasta is the smart one. The shape and style go very well with other ingredients and give the prepared food a better overall impression and appearance.
16. Shrimp Linguine
Shrimp pasta is another classic food that’s loved for its flavors, taste, and taking relatively less time to prepare! The tomato sauce is an essential part of this pasta, bringing together the various herbs, spices, and ingredients to create this food.
17. Semolina Chitarra Carbonara
Chitarra pasta made from semolina is something of a unique touch, and it shows itself amply in this recipe. The different approach works quite well, and the carbonara is delicious and with great texture. The addition of bacon and duck egg makes this meal delicious and rich in nutrition.
18. Beef Stroganoff With Pasta
This recipe uses the famous beef stroganoff and puts it on a base of pasta to enhance the taste and texture. The recipe uses thinly sliced beef and once the stroganoff is ready, you can pair it with the pasta of your choice.
19. Smoked Salmon Pasta With Creamy Sauce
This classy-looking pasta is remarkably easy to put together and can be ready in just 10 minutes, provided you have smoked salmon at hand. The recipe for this meal is rich with ingredients like cashew butter, balsamic vinegar, cloves, tapioca starch, and more.
The highlights here, of course, are the smoked salmon, avocado, and the delicious pasta. Putting the sauce together can be accomplished quickly, making this meal a quick and delicious choice.
Don’t want to go with salmon? You can replace it with the meat or protein of your choice, thus making the recipe fit your needs.