Creamy, comforting, and full of flavor — these pasta and risotto recipes are perfect for easy dinners and family gatherings throughout Thanksgiving season.
Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Easy to make and flavorful, this Marry Me Chicken Pasta, a.k.a. Tuscan Pasta, is everyone’s favorite. Simple ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes simmered in a luxurious cream sauce make this pasta taste extra special. It can be made with all kinds of pasta including gluten-free, and you will find all my tips below for the best brands. This TikTok sensation is perfect for entertaining, weeknight dinners, and date nights too.
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Lemon Shrimp and Orzo
Lemon Shrimp and Orzo is a light, zesty shrimp recipe that mixes orzo pasta with garlic, shallot, shrimp, butter, lemon juice and white wine to create a simple, elegant and delicious meal. Serve this with crusty bread and grated Parmesan cheese.
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Vegan Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
This vegan butternut squash mac and cheese with broccoli is a creamy, dairy-free pasta dish made with tahini and miso for rich umami flavor.
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Creamy Chicken Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes
This Creamy Chicken Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes is rich, flavorful and perfect for weeknight comfort. Juicy, seasoned chicken breasts, tender linguini and a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce come together with melty cheeses and crispy bacon for a dish that tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant, without leaving your kitchen.
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Instant Pot Risotto
This Instant Pot Risotto is deliciously savory, requires no fuss, and very little effort. You can easily serve this bright, flavorful dish on any busy weeknight. This recipe happens to be gluten-free and vegetarian.
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Electric Skillet Asparagus Risotto
This electric skillet asparagus risotto with lemon zest is a bright, vegetarian side dish or main to serve at your Easter lunch or dinner. The addition of lemon zest and white wine is balanced out with the earthy, green asparagus and nutty Parmesan cheese.
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Vegan Miso Mushroom Risotto
Hello, my chickpeas! Today we are cooking up a vegan risotto that is velvety, creamy, savory, and oh so delicious. This Vegan Miso Mushroom Risotto is a must for any mushroom-loving vegan!
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Christmas Tortellini Pasta
Creamy Tortellini with Prosciutto and Peas is made with cheese tortellini, crispy prosciutto, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, tomatoes, and peas. This Tortellini Ai Formaggio is such a popular tortellini pasta dish.
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Creamy Gochujang Pasta
Incredibly creamy gochujang pasta with shrimp and bacon. The perfect fusion between Korean and Italian cuisines! This recipe uses authentic Korean ingredients to make an easy and delicious spicy pasta dish!
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Lemon Asparagus Risotto
Savor the vibrant flavors of lemon asparagus risotto, a versatile delight fit for any occasion.
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