15 Pasta Recipes to Make on a Snow Day

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15 Pasta Recipes to Make on a Snow Day

Why I Love These Recipes

Have you ever stared into the pantry at 6pm, wondering what to make for dinner? I have — more times than I can count. That’s exactly why I started collecting my favorite pasta recipes in one place. Whether you’re craving something creamy, bright, hearty, or light, this roundup has you covered. Every recipe here has been tested in my own kitchen, and each one earned its spot by being genuinely delicious, not just pretty in photos.

I pulled together dishes from some of my favorite food bloggers — folks who know pasta the way my grandma did. Let me walk you through the best of the best.

What’s In This Roundup

  1. Winter Squash and Kale Pasta With Pecan Breadcrumbs
  2. Bucatini Pasta with Garlic Butter Sauce
  3. Creamy Penne Pasta
  4. Pasta al forno (pasta bake the Italian way)
  5. Cheesy Conchiglie Pasta al Forno baked pasta shells
  6. Penne Pasta with Spinach Cream Sauce
  7. Baked Ziti
  8. Parmesan Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce with Fettuccine
  9. Super Easy Creamy Tomato Pasta
  10. Tuscan Baked Gnocchi

Winter Squash and Kale Pasta With Pecan Breadcrumbs

Winter Squash and Kale Pasta With Pecan Breadcrumbs

I make this almost weekly, and the leftovers are even better the next day.

Recipe from Bon Appétit


Bucatini Pasta with Garlic Butter Sauce

Bucatini Pasta with Garlic Butter Sauce

If you’ve got {kw} on hand, you’ve already got dinner halfway done.

Recipe from The Cozy Apron


Creamy Penne Pasta

Creamy Penne Pasta

This recipe has that homemade-cooked-all-afternoon flavor, but it comes together fast.

Recipe from Salt & Lavender


Pasta al forno (pasta bake the Italian way)

Pasta al forno (pasta bake the Italian way)

Craving something cozy? This one’s warm, rich, and exactly what the doctor ordered.

Recipe from The Pasta Project


Cheesy Conchiglie Pasta al Forno baked pasta shells

Cheesy Conchiglie Pasta al Forno baked pasta shells

Bold flavor, simple method — exactly the kind of dish I want after a long day.

Recipe from The Pasta Project


Penne Pasta with Spinach Cream Sauce

Penne Pasta with Spinach Cream Sauce

Even picky eaters go back for seconds on this one. Always.

Recipe from The Cozy Apron


Baked Ziti

Baked Ziti

This one’s a keeper — a {kw} spin that’s earned a permanent spot in our weeknight rotation.

Recipe from The Cozy Apron


Parmesan Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce with Fettuccine

Parmesan Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce with Fettuccine

I make this almost weekly, and the leftovers are even better the next day.

Recipe from The Cozy Apron


Super Easy Creamy Tomato Pasta

Super Easy Creamy Tomato Pasta

If you’ve got {kw} on hand, you’ve already got dinner halfway done.

Recipe from Salt & Lavender


Tuscan Baked Gnocchi

Tuscan Baked Gnocchi

This recipe has that homemade-cooked-all-afternoon flavor, but it comes together fast.

Recipe from Salt & Lavender


Which One Will You Try First?

I’d love to hear which of these catches your eye — and which one your family can’t get enough of. Drop a comment below and let me know. There’s something almost magical about a bowl of pasta, isn’t there? It doesn’t ask for much, but it gives so much back.

My grandma always said you can tell a lot about a person by how they cook their pasta. I think she was onto something. So take your time, pick a recipe that calls to you, and make it your own.

A Few Last Thoughts

Pasta is one of the most forgiving foods in the world. Even when you mess it up, it still feeds you. So don’t stress over perfect technique — just bring good ingredients, a hot pot of salted water, and a little patience. Everything else takes care of itself.

Happy cooking, friends. Until next time — keep it simple, keep it warm, and keep that pasta water well-salted.

—Elowen Thorn

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