Pasta—the most comforting carb with limitless varieties—is a staple the world over. A cousin of Asian noodles, pasta was brought to Italy where it became the starchy staple for a cuisine synonymous with simple, hearty, home cooking.
In most cases, pasta perfection is simple: boil your noodles to the firmness of your liking, add a lovely pasta sauce, add some toppings, and voila! You have yourself the ultimate meal. And as any Italian will tell you, labor-intensive homemade pasta is a nice touch, but though there's no shame in using dried pasta. While some pastas, like lasagna, rank among our most time-consuming recipes, pasta at home can also be lightning quick when needed: easy, quick pasta recipes come together in less than 30 minutes. Pasta is so versatile, you can shape the dough in pretty much any shape you want, and the versatility of pasta makes it perfect for both winter and summer.
From fettuccine to tortellini, here are the 47 essential pasta recipes in our arsenal.
Spaghetti al Pomodoro

Seafood Pasta with Tomatoes, Chiles, and Mint

Spaghetti with Shrimp Rundown Sauce

Potato Gnocchi with Pork Ragu

Ravioli with Ricotta and Greens

Pasta with Mushroom Trifolata
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Baked Macaroni in Pastry (Timpana)

Pasta with Octopus Ragu and Stracciatella
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Lemon-Infused Spaghetti with Oil and Provolone
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Spaghetti With Garlic and Olive Oil
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Drunken Spaghetti
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Tortellini in Broth
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Chestnut Tortellini with Shallots and Sage Sauce
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Pasta Cacio e Pepe (Cheese and Pepper Pasta)

Spring Pea Ravioli with Prosciutto & Pea Shoots
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Summer Bolognese
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Pasta Primavera
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Penne alla Vodka

Fettucine with Corn Crema and Charred Green Onions
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Linguine with Clam Sauce

Lobster Linguine with Chiles
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Spaghetti With Lamb and Sweet Pepper Ragù
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Pasta with Sweetbread and Tripe Ragù (Rigatoni Pajata alla Finta)

Fusilli With Scampi, Cranberry Beans, and Peas
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Spaghettini with Carrots, Olives, and Red Endive
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Sausage and Arugula Pasta Salad
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Homemade Pasta With Spicy Cabbage and Bacon
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Pappardelle with Mixed Mushrooms, Ricotta, and Walnuts
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Corzetti Pasta with Dried Mushroom Ragù

Noodles with Peas (Pasta e Piselli)
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Classic Easy Lasagna
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Spaghetti with Garlic, Olive Oil, and Peperoncino Chiles
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Pasta e Fagioli
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Corkscrew Pasta With Eggplant and Tomato-Basil Pesto
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Turkey Tetrazzini
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Chickpea and Pasta Soup
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Spaghetti alla Primavera
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Apple & Sausage Macaroni and Cheese
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Spaghetti Carbonara
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Pappardelle with Cauliflower and Mustard Brown Butter
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Seafood Pasta (Bucatini ai Frutti di Mare)

Busiate Sicilian Pesto

Morel and Asparagus Spaghetti
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Garlic Scape and Cherry Tomato Pasta
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Shrimp Scampi

Spaghetti with Oven-Roasted Tomatoes and Caramelized Fennel
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Trenette with Pesto, Beans & Potatoes
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