Why I Love These Pastas
There’s a particular kind of comfort that only pasta brings, and this list gathers some of my favorite 15 pasta recipes for a romantic dinner in one place. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd, making a quick weeknight dinner, or just want something cozy bubbling on the stove, you’ll find a recipe here that fits. I’ve pulled these together from trusted kitchens, and each one has earned its spot by being dependable, doable, and absolutely delicious.
Jump to a Recipe
- Date Night Rigatoni with Sausage and Kale
- Creamy Garlic Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
- Date Night Mushroom Fettuccine
- Red Wine Spaghetti
- Marry Me Chicken Pasta
- Marry Me Chicken Pasta
- Baked Feta Pasta
- Classic Carbonara
The Recipes
Date Night Rigatoni with Sausage and Kale
This one’s a reader favorite for good reason — the sauce clings to every strand.
Recipe from Pinch of Yum
Creamy Garlic Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
If you want cozy and bright in the same bowl, start here.
Recipe from Pinch of Yum
Date Night Mushroom Fettuccine
A weeknight hero that looks like you tried way harder than you did.
Recipe from Pinch of Yum
Red Wine Spaghetti
Comfort food, but make it interesting — this one’s all about balance.
Recipe from Bon Appétit
Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Pasta night just got an upgrade, and your kitchen is going to smell incredible.
Recipe from Salt & Lavender
Marry Me Chicken Pasta
I make this on the regular when I want everyone at the table to actually slow down.
Recipe from The Country Cook
Baked Feta Pasta
Bright, savory, and done in under 30 — exactly the kind of recipe I keep on rotation.
Recipe from Bon Appétit
Classic Carbonara
This one’s a reader favorite for good reason — the sauce clings to every strand.
Recipe from Bon Appétit
A Few Last Thoughts
Any one of these is going to make your week a little brighter. Bookmark the list, share it with a friend who loves pasta as much as you do, and let me know which one you try first.
—Elowen Thorn
