Pasta dishes can take on a bold flavor profile depending on the ingredients added to your favorite sauce. From noodles with meat and rich, creamy sauces to lightly spiced cannelloni, here are the delicious pasta dishes these Reddit users have created!
Lemon and Garlic Pasta with Sea Scallops
Reddit user djs427 commented that this lemon and garlic pasta with sea scallops is made from some lemon zest, lemon juice, half of a lemon, a little extra virgin oil or butter, and garlic. You can mix it all in the same pan that you used to sear the scallops. You should toss the scallops in once the pasta is done.
Cajun Chicken Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes
Reddit user kaizoku_katie revealed that her cajun chicken pasta is one of those delicious pasta dishes made from sun dried tomatoes is made from boneless, skinless chicken breasts, penne pasta, onion, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, cream cheese, smoked paprika, olive oil, butter, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt.
Lobster Pasta in a Light Lemon Butter Sauce
Reddit user iseenyouwithkieffuh mentioned that one of these delicious pasta dishes is super basic, where you have to steam the lobster and then cut into chunks, and boil pappardelle. The sauce is made from butter, olive oil, lemon juice, white wine, capers, smashed garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes, all in a pan until melted. Then you add the cooked pasta in the pan to mix it all.
Seafood Pasta with Mushroom Cream Sauce
Reddit user charlesnnn revealed that she made one of the delicious pasta dishes featuring seafood pasta with mushrooms with tagliatelle, mushrooms, prawns, butter, double cream, single cream, milk, white wine, stock, Parmesan cheese, fresh garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. A reply from ThisOriented mentioned: “Mushroom and cream is a combination made in heaven as well as seafood and white wine.”
Creamy Tomato Pasta with Sausage and Spinach
Reddit user lukemakesscran revealed that one of these delicious pasta dishes is made of pasta with a splash of cream, chopped cherry tomatoes, spinach and small minced onion with 3 cloves of minced garlic, a pinch of oregano and a pinch of chili flakes, and tomato paste. You can add pork sausages out of their casings, break up and fry in a dry pan.
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Squid Ink Pasta with Australian Wagyu, Yolk and Maldon
Reddit user NillaWayfarer mentioned that the pasta is seasoned with a squeeze of lemon and at the same time, the residual heat from the pasta was enough to cook the yolk once mixed in, and the lemon cut through the richness of everything. He also added that the taste is an underlying ‘sea’ flavor but not overpowering at all.
Tomato Ricotta Pasta with Pancetta
Reddit user RichJnsn revealed that one of these delicious pasta dishes, tomato ricotta pasta with pancetta was made of rigatoni, onion, chopped tomatoes, pancetta, olive oil, basil and ricotta. He added: “You can absolutely skip the olive oil because you already have the fat from the pancetta and if you want a super smooth pasta, you can mix the fine chopped Mutti tomatoes.”
Alfredo Pasta with Garlic Bread
Most Reddit users were more interested in the baguette instead of one of these delicious pasta dishes, so Reddit user lorty revealed: “It’s a fresh French baguette cut in half lengthwise, soaked in heated butter and garlic on a pan, some shredded cheddar on top and then heated in a 400°F oven for a few minutes to get that crispiness.”
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Pasta Carbonara
Reddit user Safesprinkles7 revealed that one of these delicious pasta dishes, the Pasta Carbonara is just made of egg yolks, pepper, bacon, Parmesan and Pecorino cheeses. He also had to clarify that he didn’t use any cream and that you can mix the egg with cheese in a separate mixing bowl, cook it and finally add it to the pasta.
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
Reddit user sofrotten revealed that those noodles are part of one of the delicious pasta dishes made with Colonne Pompei and that he had to cook along with 1/2 cup chicken stock, 1 cup of heavy cream, 8 fresh basil leaves, 2 finely grated garlic cloves, 12 oz jar of roasted red peppers, 1/2 tbsp of salt, a pinch of red pepper flakes, 1/2 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and 1 tbsp of cold butter.
Slow Cooked Beef Brisket, Mushroom and Wild Garlic Pasta
Reddit user mazzi-b mentioned that one of these delicious pasta dishes was seasoned with cornstarch, French mustard and the liquid from the meat, but you can also use sour cream too. He also added: “You can cook the brisket with 4 chopped onions, a chopped garlic bulb, 1/3 bottle of red wine, some stock, sliced mushrooms, and herbs like parsley, thyme or bay, salt and pepper.”
Lemon Chicken Pasta
Reddit user Jesus_McNuggets indicated that one of these delicious dishes is made of a boneless skinless chicken breast and beat it until it is an even thickness. Then, you mix 2 cracked eggs, a splash of milk and whisk together in a bowl. In another bowl add panko, 1 tbsp of black pepper, and the zest of 1 lemon. Next, you have to dip the chicken breast flipping as necessary. Finally, the noodles can be linguine or dry spaghetti with a sauce of oil, butter, onion, garlic, white wine, lemon juice and heavy cream.
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Reddit user yellowjacquet revealed that the garlic Parmesan chicken pasta was made of 8 oz dried short pasta that can be ziti or casarecce, 2 cups of baby arugula, 2 oz good quality Parmesan cheese finely grated, 1 1/4 cups half-and-half milk and cream, 2 tbsp of butter, 2 tbsp of minced garlic, 1 tbsp of cornstarch, pepper and salt. And then, for the crusted chicken you need 12 to 16 oz of boneless skinless chicken breast, 1 oz of Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup of panko bread crumbs, 2 tbsp of baking soda, 1 tbsp of olive oil, pepper and salt.
Cajun Chicken & Chorizo Pasta
Reddit user [borrado] revealed the recipe for one of these delicious pasta dishes: “It’s made of 2 chicken breasts of 170g, 160g dried pasta, 100g of Philadelphia lightest, 1 red onion, 1 red pepper, 2 large garlic cloves, 1.5 tbsp of Cajun spices, 100 ml of chicken stock and 30g of diced chorizo.”
Baked Pasta with Homemade Red Sauce and Meatballs
Reddit user jgmathis mentioned that one of these delicious pasta dishes sauce was 1 diced onion, 2 sliced very thin celery stalks, 2 crushed cloves of garlic, 1 grated carrot, 2 cans of whole peeled tomatoes with juice and sauce in olive oil, all mixed in an Instant Pot. Finally, you have to add mozzarella, parmesan and the meatballs after cooking it for 20 minutes.
Fillet Steak with Chimichurri and Mushroom Pasta
Reddit user FantasticMrsFoxbox expressed that one of these delicious pasta dishes was topped with gruyere, mushrooms, some olive oil, pepper and salt. He said choosing chimichurri as the steak sauce was: “A savory, spicy, mildly creamy, and fresh decision.”
Angel Hair Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil
Reddit user i-ian revealed that he was craving for one of these delicious pasta dishes, so he came up with this idea of an angel hair pasta with cherry tomatoes and basil. He also mentioned that you could swap the pasta for squash but it wouldn’t be as tasty as this version.
Gochujang Garlic Cream Pasta
Reddit user darkrealm190 mentioned that this dish is just a simple pasta sauce made of garlic, pepper flakes, and gochujang in olive oil. Also, she commented that the noodles can be cooked in salted pasta water and you have to stir them until they are soft and ready to be incorporated to the mix. Finally, you can add some cream, chopped parsley and a bit of sugar for more taste.
Lasagna with Mozzarella and Ricotta
Reddit user WhiteLikePaper revealed that one of these delicious pasta dishes included homemade cheeses from scratch, he just had to use milk, citric acid and rennet. After making the mozzarella, you can just reheat the leftover whey water and sift out the ricotta. He also commented on the lasagna: “It tasted really good and it was surprisingly easy to make.”
Chipotle Gouda Cheese Hamburger Pasta
Reddit user ProjectA-ko revealed that this delicious pasta dish uses 16 oz of Chiccoile pasta that you have to simmer for 25 minutes and stirring occasionally, add half a cup of Gouda shredded cheese, half a cup of Chipotle Gouda cheese, half a cup of Hatch chile cheddar cheese and garnish with parsley or Parmesan cheese.
Conclusion
The vast array of delicious pasta dishes, ranging from long strands and short tubes to stuffed options, allows for pairing with numerous sauces and other ingredients such as fish, meat and vegetables. That is why you can always find spaghetti, ravioli, tortellini, farfalle, linguine, and hundreds of other types to combine with a tasty sauce for a delicious meal.
