Pasta Recipes

Browse pasta recipes with ingredients, cooking times, original sources, and step-by-step instructions on Julienne.

• Spaghetti with Sweet Corn Pesto

  When I started writing this book, I knew there was one recipe that had to make the cut. This spaghetti was one of the first recipes I ever published on my website, and to this day it's by far the recipe I hear about the most from friends, family, and readers online. With fresh corn, cherry tomatoes, and basil, this pasta is a celebration of all things summer, but it's the corn 'pesto' — a sauce made with sautéed corn, garlic, Parmesan, and olive oil — that really makes it special. It's sweet, creamy, and savory with a flavor truly all its own. This recipe epitomizes the kind of food I like to make — it's colorful, fun to eat, and a little bit unexpected. And while it may use more pans and equipment than my average recipe, when you want to make a serious summer crowd-pleaser, it's worth every minute.

• Creamy Calabrian Chili Chicken Pasta

  A restaurant-worthy Italian-inspired pasta featuring succulent, spiced chicken breast, enveloped in a silky, triple-cheese Calabrian chili cream sauce, and tossed with tender shell pasta. Finished with a pop of lemon and a drizzle of chili oil for a beautiful plate-worthy finish.

• Creamy Italian Sausage Rigatoni

  A restaurant-worthy yet weeknight-friendly Italian rigatoni, featuring browned Italian sausage, a shimmering cream sauce, toasted aromatics, and a luxurious Parmesan finish. Finished with a hint of red pepper, fresh parsley, and a glossy sheen, this pasta balances savory richness and lively texture for the perfect plate.

• French-Inspired Butternut Squash Macaroni & Cheese with Sage

  A restaurant-quality take on the classic butternut squash mac and cheese, featuring subtle hints of nutmeg and sage, a velvety sauce, and a touch of French technique. Rich cheddar, roasted squash, and a delicate creaminess make this the ultimate comfort dish—topped, optionally, with crispy fried sage for an elegant finish.

• Spicy Vodka Shrimp Pasta

  A restaurant-quality Italian pasta finished with succulent shrimp, Calabrian chili, and a creamy tomato-vodka sauce enriched with Parmesan and butter. Balanced with aromatic garlic, shallot, and bright basil, this dish is spicy, silky, and perfect for making any dinner special.

• Creamy Tomato Rigatoni with Fennel Sausage & Crispy Sage Crumbs

  A cozy, creamy tomato rigatoni with savory fennel sausage, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, a splash of white wine, and buttery crispy sage breadcrumbs.

• Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta

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• Creamy Chipotle Beef Ragu Pasta

  A delicious and high protein pasta dish with a creamy chipotle beef ragu sauce.

• Honeynut Squash Brown Butter Squash Pasta

  A delicious fall pasta dish featuring honeynut squash, brown butter, sage, and ricotta, topped with crispy sourdough sage breadcrumbs.

• Soup On Sunday: Marry Me Chicken Soup

  Marry Me Chicken is one of my FAVORITE dishes and when I found a soup recipe inspired by it, I asked zero questions. I did find that I wanted to add more broth than the original recipe called for and I also don’t think the cream cheese is 100% necessary. It looked perfectly creamy without it, BUT I wanted to give the original recipe a shot. But do what sounds best to you!!

• Lemon Burrata Pasta Salad

  A refreshing and light pasta salad with tangy lemon, creamy burrata, and crunchy pistachios. Perfect for a quick and easy meal.

• Grandma's Spaghetti & Meatballs

  A classic Spaghetti & Meatballs recipe perfect for a comforting fall dinner. The meatballs are tender, the sauce is garlicky, and it all comes together into a cozy bowl of pasta.

• Taco Macaroni

  A one-pot taco macaroni with lean beef, peppers, Rotel, broth, milk, pasta, and melted cheese.

• Savory Pumpkin Pasta with Spicy Crispy Sage Crumb

  A modern fusion take on cozy fall pasta: silky, aromatic pumpkin sauce swirls around perfectly cooked pasta, finished with a restaurant-worthy, spicy crispy sage crumb. Elevate pumpkin season with this rich yet light dish—layered with umami, warmth, and crunch for a plate-worthy, unforgettable experience.

• Pesto Pasta with Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes

  A fast pasta main built around basil pesto, wilted spinach, and burst cherry tomatoes. The sauce is loosened with reserved pasta water for a light coating rather than a heavy cream finish.

• Kale Caesar Pasta Salad

  A delicious and nutritious kale Caesar pasta salad with a homemade dressing and breadcrumb garnish.

• Marry Me Pasta with Chicken Meatballs

  Restaurant-worthy creamy chicken meatballs, served with orecchiette in a rich sun-dried tomato and Parmesan sauce. Layers of umami and herbs make this a true showstopper—elevated with chef techniques for perfect texture and flavor.

• Pasta Primavera with Creamy Sauce

  A 30-minute pasta main built around short pasta, sautéed vegetables, and a cream-Parmesan sauce. The vegetables stay crisp-tender, the sauce coats the pasta without being heavy, and a little lemon keeps the dish from tasting flat.

• Pumpkin Patch Pasta Salad

  A room-temperature pasta salad built on roasted pumpkin, tender spinach, and feta, with toasted pumpkin seeds for crunch. The dressing coats the pasta without making it heavy, so the dish reads as a main-course salad rather than a side.

• Pasta Primavera with Garlic and Olive Oil

  A quick pasta main with broccoli, zucchini, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes cooked until just tender, then tossed with garlic, olive oil, lemon, and parmesan. The vegetables stay distinct, and the sauce is a light coating rather than a cream sauce.

• Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta with Spinach

  A weeknight pasta main built around seared chicken, a simple garlic cream sauce, and spinach folded in at the end. The pasta is boiled separately, then tossed with the sauce so it clings well without becoming heavy.

• Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta With Crispy Sage

  This cozy fall pasta is made with butternut squash and whole milk for a creamy, flavorful sauce that’s packed with nutrients to keep you feeling good all season long.

• Creamy Mushroom Pasta In A Silky Parmesan Cream Sauce

  A simple, garlicky, cheesy, and creamy mushroom pasta, ready in under 20 minutes. Perfect for a cozy, easy, and affordable meal.

• Pasta with Garlic and Seasonal Vegetables

  An inspired Italian-style weeknight pasta built around quick-cooking vegetables, garlic, and olive oil. The vegetables are sautéed until just tender, then tossed with pasta water and parmesan to make a light sauce that coats the noodles without becoming heavy.