Best Pasta Recipes by Professional Chefs - Chef's Pencil (2024)

A delightful meal featuring rigatoni, shrimp, and peas, all bathed in a delectable creamy sauce. Enjoy! Related: Baked Rigatoni with Mushrooms and SpinachRelated: Farfalle with Broccoli PestoRelated:Gnocchi with Roasted TomatoesRelated:Baked...

Farfalle are a type of pasta commonly known as “bow-tie” or “butterfly” pasta due to their distinctive shape. They are typically made from durum wheat flour and water, and their...

A classic Italian dish with a vegetarian-friendly recipe that’s as delicious as its meat-based version. This veggie lasagna recipe by Chef Giorgos Tsoulis is made with spinach and pesto and...

This is a family favorite baked rigatoni recipe with mushrooms and spinach. It’s creamy, vegetarian-friendly and a perfect lunch or dinner option. Enjoy! Related: Baked Spaghetti CarbonaraRelated: Baked Rigatoni with...

Indulge in a beloved Italian classic dish – pasta carbonara, elevated with a twist – baked in the oven! Follow Chef Giorgos Tsoulis’s recipe for a creamy and delectable baked...

This baked ravioli dish with spinach is simple to prepare, needing just a few ingredients, and is suitable for vegetarians. Enjoy! Related: Baked Rigatoni with Country SausageRelated: Ricotta and Smoked...

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our baked rigatoni recipe featuring hearty country sausage and creamy béchamel sauce. It’s perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings with friends....

This is a delicious gnocchi recipe with a roasted tomatoes sauce flavored with garlic and fresh basil and topped with mozzarella. Creamy and super tasty! Related: Homemade Gnocchi with Goat...

This is a delicious homemade gnocchi recipe with flavorful goat cheese, dun-dried tomatoes and spinach. A true Italian dish, vegetarian and perfect for lunch or dinner. Related: Ricotta Gnocchi with...

This is a delicious chicken orzo recipe with broccoli by Greek celebrity Chef Giorgos Tsoulis. Orzo is a type of pasta that is shaped like a grain of rice and...

Skioufichta are traditional handmade Cretan pasta which are made with whole-wheat flour, water, salt and olive oil or butter. This is a delicious skioufichta recipe with spinach & yogurt by...

Manti is a traditional Turkish dish featuring small dumplings filled with seasoned minced meat, served with a garlic & yogurt topping and drizzled with a flavorful chili & butter sauce....

Another simple masterpiece inspired by, of course, the Ocean and the Italians. Unfortunately I have been to countless “Italian” restaurants that come nowhere near masterpiece with this dish. I’ve had...

Salmon and dill is another one of those unbeatable combinations that has stood the test of time. In this recipe I have included a few ingredients that are very complimentary...

Here is a delightful Mediterranean recipe for pasta with seared salmon, tomatoes, olives and capers – a dish that complements the richness of salmon with the briny earthy tones of...

This delicious salami pasta recipe was shared with us by Ele Trois, the restauranter behind Melbourne’s Sassy Italian Restaurant. It’s called Ele’s Spicy Salami Penne and it is a customer...

Pasta carbonara is acornerstone dish of Italian cuisine. According to the legend, it was invented by chef Renato Gualandi, who made it in 1944 for American troops in Rome to...

Amatrice is a small town in the province of Rieti, in the region of Lazio, which is the birthplace of the Amatriciana sauce. This is one of Italy’s most popular...

This tantalizing mushroom tagliatelle dish with the nuttiness of walnuts and the freshness of green leaves is a delightful combination of earthy flavors and vibrant textures. It’s a recipe that...

Vegetable pasta dishes are a healthy and delicious way to enjoy the combination of fresh, colorful vegetables and comforting pasta. This veggie pasta recipe features onions, peppers, zucchini, eggplant, garlic,...

If you’re looking for a hearty and flavorful pasta dish packed with vegetables, look no further than eggplant and mozzarella pasta. This dish combines the smooth and creamy texture of...

This is a delicious homemade black (aka squid ink) spaghetti recipe with sea urchins, ricotta and cuttlefish. Enjoy!

Tellycherry pepper is an Indian origin pepper, particularly suitable for this dish thanks to its distinctive aroma and particular fragrance.

This is a delicious Italian recipe with linguine, a long dried pasta similar to spaghetti, squid or calamari in Italian, and a fantastic rye bread sauce. If you can’t find...