Winter Pasta Recipes

15 Hearty and Tasty Winter Pasta Recipes

Wintertime can get depressing at times. When this happens try turning to some warm comforting pasta recipes. There is not much that pairs better with cold weather than a hearty bowl of noodles. You can eat pasta year round but find some comfort in these winter pasta recipes.

1. Salami and basil-stuffed pasta shells

Your whole family will love this baked salami and basil-stuffed pasta shells recipe. This winter pasta recipe calls for pasta shells stuffed with ricotta cheese, salami, and basil. This recipe is quick and easy and should take around 30 minutes to make. You can even spice it up by using spicy salami instead of regular.

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2. One Pot Rigatoni Bolognese

Make dinner incredibly quick and easy with this one-pot rigatoni bolognese recipe. With this recipe, everything cooks in one pot. This means quick prep and easy cleanup. You even cook the pasta right in the sauce. This isn’t traditional bolognese since you can make this in around 30 minutes compared to simmering a sauce for hours.

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3. Pesto Salmon Pasta

This pesto salmon pasta recipe is fancy tasting yet simple to make. Even for beginner cooks, this recipe is easy to make. You can use either spaghetti or fettuccine noodles. These noodles are then incorporated into a rich creamy sauce. Then you toss in the grilled salmon and you have a meal anyone could be proud of.

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4. Slow-cooked beef and pancetta ragu

In need of a nice hearty pasta to warm you up? Then this slow-cooked beef and pancetta ragu fits the bill. This recipe does take a while to make as you could probably assume from the name. But the ragu can be made ahead of time. Just let it cool down and store it in an airtight container. The recipe suggests you can refrigerate for up to 3 days. Give this winter pasta recipe a chance if you are looking for some comfort food.

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5. One Pot Taco Pasta

If you are obsessed with tacos like we are you will love this recipe. This pasta dish will be the easiest taco you will ever make. Everything is made in one pot for this delicious pasta dish. This pasta recipe contains ground beef, beans, corn, tomatoes, and green chilies. After eating this you may never make regular tacos again.

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6. Garlic Lemon Shrimp With Pasta

Looking for a quick and easy winter pasta recipe? Then check out this garlic lemon shrimp recipe. This pasta dish is delicious, easy, and sophisticated that will quickly become a go-to dish.

In this recipe, shrimp are cooked with garlic, lemon, white wine, and red pepper flakes. Then you add this sauce to your favorite pasta noodles and top with Parmesan and pine nuts.

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7. Creamy garlic and bacon linguine

This creamy garlic and bacon linguine recipe can be made in around 30 minutes. If you are looking for some comforting pasta this winter then this recipe will hit the spot. So try this recipe when you need some warm, hearty, and comforting food this winter.

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8. Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Sausage

This creamy Cajun shrimp pasta recipe is simple, fast, and delicious. The sauce for this shrimp pasta is made of tomatoes, chick broth, cream, and various spices. Then Andouille sausage and shrimp are added to this creamy sauce. In around 40 minutes you will have a comforting pasta dish great for hectic nights.

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9. White Wine and Garlic Clam Pasta

If you want to earn a good reputation then give this gourmet-inspired calm pasta dish a try. Don’t worry this dish may look and sound fancy but it’s easy and quick to make. The recipe calls for clams to be steamed in a light broth. This broth is made of fresh tomatoes, garlic, onion, white wine, and various spices. You then our the sauce and clams over a bowl of spaghetti or linguine pasta. It will take around 40 minutes to create.

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10. Spaghetti boscaiola

When it comes to winter pasta recipes this one checks a lot of boxes. Here are some very boxes this Spaghetti boscaiola recipe checks off:

• This pasta dish is loaded with protein.
• Ingredients required don’t break the bank.
• Can make big portions, so it can feed the whole family easily.
• Takes around 30 minutes to fully prepare.

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11. Baked Ziti

Baked Ziti is a classic Italian dish that is simple and delicious. This baked Ziti is extra creamy and cheesy thanks to a secret ingredient. All the ingredients bake together to form a bowl of cheesy, bubbly, and tasty baked pasta dish. You can also make this ahead of time for those days you don’t have a lot of time. This winter pasta recipe will be one of the new family favorites.

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12. Tuna Carbonara

This Tuna Carbonara recipe is inspired by California haute cuisine. This recipe is quick and easy to make. In fact, you can make this pasta dish in around 20 minutes from start to finish. Another great thing about this dish is that it uses ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. You can even easily add or substitute ingredients to make this recipe your own.

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13. Speedy beef stroganoff

When it comes to winter pasta recipes beef stroganoff is probably one of the most popular. Beef stroganoff is popular because it’s hearty, comforting, and delicious. With this recipe, you can make this pasta dish in around 30 minutes. So if you are in the need of a warm hug this winter then try out this beef stroganoff recipe.

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14. One Pot Skillet Ravioli Lasagna

There aren’t many pasta dishes that are more satisfying and comforting than lasagna. Usually, the problem with making lasagna at home is it’s a time-consuming process. With this recipe, you can make a lasagna-type dish in around 25 minutes. Everything in this recipe is cooked in one pot. Also, ravioli is used instead of lasagna sheets to make the process much easier. Get almost all the same flavors and ingredients as regular with this much simpler recipe.

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15. Fettuccine Alfredo

Fettuccine Alfredo is probably one of the most popular winter pasta recipes out there. It’s rich and creamy and is a dinner favorite year-round. This is a quick and made-from-scratch Fettuccine Alfredo that takes around 30 minutes to make. This recipe calls for heavy cream, butter, and Parmesan cheese to make a very creamy sauce. Serve the final product with a green salad and some nice buttered bread and you will have a meal everyone will love.

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