9 Savory Italian Pasta Recipes for All Seasons

Indulge in the rich flavors of Italian carbonara with a Southern touch. Chef Linton Hopkins elevates this classic with house-cured pork and local eggs.

Southern Twist Carbonara

Craft your own mezzelune, stuffed pasta resembling half-moons. Pair it with a thick, slow-cooked tomato and onion sauce inspired by the Italian classic, il friggione.

Crescent-Shaped Delight: Mezzelune

Experience the simplicity of spaghetti with clams bursting with garlic flavor. Optionally, shell the clams before tossing them in for an easy yet satisfying meal.

Garlic Infusion: Spaghetti with Clams

Savor fresh pappardelle topped with a savory ragù of house-ground lamb shoulder. Finish with creamy ricotta and mint for a delightful twist on a traditional dish.

Lamb Lover's Dream: Pappardelle with Lamb Ragù

Elevate your pasta game with a subtle, floral heat of three peppercorns. Enhance the flavor with lemony Italian Frascati for a perfect pairing.

Trio of Peppercorns: Cacio e Pepe

Discover the secret to perfect cavatelli: opt for frozen over dried. Pair this thick, doughy pasta with a hearty Sardinian meat sauce for a comforting meal.

Cavatelli Perfection: Sardinian Meat Sauce

Indulge in silky tortelli filled with creamy ricotta and spinach. Cut any leftover dough into noodles for future dinners, maintaining its supple texture.

Silky Tortelli Delight

Treat your taste buds to spaghettoni topped with butter and surprising brewer's yeast. Experience the simple yet luscious umami appeal that earned it acclaim from renowned chefs.

Umami Explosion: Spaghettoni with Brewer's Yeast

Savor tender ricotta gnudi paired with buttery, herbed chanterelles. Complete the experience with a minerally northern Italian white wine for a perfect meal.

Tender Gnudi with Chanterelles