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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    29 Dreamy Pasta Recipes That’ll Make Your Date Say “That’s Amore”

    Published: Feb 10, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Picture this: candles flickering, a cozy table for two, and a plate of homemade pasta so good it might just make your date fall in love (with you and the food). Whether you’re aiming for full-on romance or just trying to impress with your cooking skills, these pasta recipes are here to help. From creamy, cheesy classics to bold, flavor-packed dishes, there’s something for every kind of love story. So grab your apron, pour a glass of wine, and let’s make some magic happen in the kitchen!

    Pancetta Pasta

    Tongs pulling up pasta.
    Pancetta Pasta. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    Enjoy diving into Fettuccine Carbonara with Pancetta, for a rich and creamy sauce that comes together in just 30 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Pancetta Pasta

    Lasagna With Bechamel

    A serving of homemade lasagna
    Lasagna With Bechamel. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    This Homemade Lasagna Recipe is an all time favorite comfort food. Smothered in a creamy béchamel sauce it’s the best homemade lasagna you’ll find. Easier than it sounds and perfect if you want to feed a crowd.
    Get the Recipe: Lasagna With Bechamel

    Creamy Italian Sausage And Pasta

    Creamy pasta with Italian sausage on a platter
    Creamy Italian Sausage And Pasta. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This quick and easy creamy Italian sausage pasta is a great weeknight pasta dinner that will be on the table in less than 30 minutes. Sure to be a family favorite with savory Italian sausage and rosemary.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Italian Sausage And Pasta

    Baked Chicken Gnocchi

    An iron skillet with baked gnocchi
    Baked Chicken Gnocchi. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Go beyond the traditional gnocchi with an easy and simple Baked Chicken Gnocchi for dinner this week. Rotisserie chicken and packaged or frozen gnocchi can transform into a yummy meal in under 30 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Baked Chicken Gnocchi

    Jumbo Stuffed Shells

    A stuffed shell being removed from a baking dish
    Jumbo Stuffed Shells. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Stuffed Shells with Spinach, three cheeses, a fabulous tomato sauce, and with either Italian or chicken sausage make for an Italian meal that’s restaurant worthy.
    Get the Recipe: Jumbo Stuffed Shells

    Shrimp Carbonara With Grilled Corn

    A skillet of creamy shrimp carbonara.
    Shrimp Carbonara With Grilled Corn. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Follow these easy make-ahead steps for shrimp carbonara with grilled corn (it doesn’t have to be grilled) and bacon.
    Get the Recipe: Shrimp Carbonara With Grilled Corn

    Cheesy Chicken Mac

    A close-up of chicken mac in a floral-patterned dish. The pasta is covered in a creamy sauce and mixed with cooked spinach and chunks of tender chicken. A serving spoon is scooping out a portion, capturing some of the gooey, cheesy topping.
    Cheesy Chicken Mac. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Cheesy Chicken Mac is less like mac and cheese and more like a casserole with its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and fresh spinach.
    Get the Recipe: Cheesy Chicken Mac

    Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe

    A black platter of lemony chicken pasta on a grey napkin.
    Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Lemon Chicken Pasta is an easy weeknight dish with tender chicken and a lemony cream sauce. A 30 minute meal you’ll love.
    Get the Recipe: Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe

    Penne With Artichokes And Italian Sausage

    Penne With Artichokes And Italian Sausage. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Mix up pasta night and try Penne with Artichokes and Italian sausage. Artichokes add just the right flavor along with some sun-dried tomatoes for an easy pasta dish you can make in just 30 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Penne With Artichokes And Italian Sausage

    Rich And Creamy Chicken Mushroom Spaghetti

    A black plate holds a serving of pasta mixed with diced tomatoes, herbs, and melted cheese—an inviting choice for easy date night dinners. A vintage-style fork rests on the side atop a gray tray set on a white, hexagon-tiled surface.
    Rich And Creamy Chicken Mushroom Spaghetti. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This delicious chicken mushroom pasta is a blend of tender, juicy chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a mouthwatering tomato-based mushroom sauce.
    Get the Recipe: Rich And Creamy Chicken Mushroom Spaghetti

    Baked Penne With Vodka Sauce, Ricotta & Sausage

    A spoon full of baked pasta.
    Baked Penne With Vodka Sauce, Ricotta & Sausage. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This recipe for baked penne pasta combines homemade vodka sauce, withricotta cheese and crumbled Italian sausage. An easy pasta casserole!
    Get the Recipe: Baked Penne With Vodka Sauce, Ricotta & Sausage

    Baked Spaghetti With Creamy Vodka Sauce

    A close-up of a cheesy baked spaghetti casserole with tomato sauce and ground meat, topped with melted cheese and herbs, makes for one of those easy date night dinners—served with a fork lifting a gooey, delicious portion.
    Baked Spaghetti With Creamy Vodka Sauce. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Baked spaghetti with vodka sauce is a creamy pasta that makes an easy meal that you can prepare in twenty minutes for a hungry crowd.
    Get the Recipe: Baked Spaghetti With Creamy Vodka Sauce

    One Pan Pasta With Italian Sausage, Onions And Apples

    a bowl of pasta with sausage apples and onions.
    One Pan Pasta With Italian Sausage, Onions And Apples. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Pasta with Italian Sausage, Onions, and Apples is a delicious, comforting dish perfect for cozy weeknights with a sweet and savory twist.
    Get the Recipe: One Pan Pasta With Italian Sausage, Onions And Apples

    Easy Sweet Potato Pasta With Creamy Sauce

    Easy Sweet Potato Pasta With Creamy Sauce. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    This creamy sweet potato pasta recipe is made with smooth silken tofu, milk, and sweet potatoes for a rich, velvety sauce.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Sweet Potato Pasta With Creamy Sauce

    Taco Spaghetti

    Taco Spaghetti. Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes.

    If you’ve never had Taco Spaghetti, you’re in for a treat! Two of the best dishes combined to form this rich and hearty pasta dish.
    Get the Recipe: Taco Spaghetti

    Creamy Bacon Pasta

    Creamy Bacon Pasta. Photo credit: Southern Plate.

    Indulge Creamy Bacon Pasta, where crispy bacon meets a luscious Parmesan sauce for an irresistibly delicious bite!
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Bacon Pasta

    Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken In Crock Pot

    A creamy chicken breast served on a bed of pasta, garnished with fresh parsley and two lemon slices. Perfect for fans of pasta recipes, the rich sauce is seasoned with herbs and spices for a flavorful finish.
    Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken In Crock Pot. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Indulge in this Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken smothered in a rich and creamy sauce that pairs perfectly with pasta. Only 15 minutes of prep.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken In Crock Pot

    Angel Hair Pasta With Shrimp Recipe

    Angel Hair Pasta With Shrimp Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    This 25-minute Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp dish is served with a creamy sauce packed with delicious Tuscan flavors.
    Get the Recipe: Angel Hair Pasta With Shrimp Recipe

    Southern Creamy Mac And Cheese

    Southern Creamy Mac And Cheese. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

    Mac and Cheese with a creamy, cheesy sauce — this one is a classic family favorite! No eggs, just a luscious creaminess with LOTS of cheese!
    Get the Recipe: Southern Creamy Mac And Cheese

    Cheese Tortellini With Chicken Recipe

    One pot chicken and spinach pasta.
    Cheese Tortellini With Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    This Cheese Tortellini with Chicken Recipe with its Tuscan flavors will knock your socks off! This one pot dinner is on the table in less than 30 minutes!
    Get the Recipe: Cheese Tortellini With Chicken Recipe

    Creamy Wild Mushroom Pasta

    Creamy Wild Mushroom Pasta. Photo credit: Savor the Best.

    Creamy Wild Mushroom Pasta: A rich, easy-to-make dish with earthy mushrooms, Gruyere cheese, and crispy bacon. Perfect for a quick, elegant dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Wild Mushroom Pasta

    Heirloom Tomato Pasta

    Heirloom Tomato Pasta. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

    Indulge in the flavors of summer with our heirloom tomato pasta recipe, topped with crunchy pangrattato and fresh basil.
    Get the Recipe: Heirloom Tomato Pasta

    Creamiest Tomato Mascarpone Pasta

    Creamiest Tomato Mascarpone Pasta. Photo credit: Josie and Nina.

    A skillet of tomato mascarpone pasta is the best weeknight meal and welcome cure to a long day. Rich mascarpone makes a creamy tomato sauce!
    Get the Recipe: Creamiest Tomato Mascarpone Pasta

    Pesto Chicken Pasta

    Pesto Chicken Pasta. Photo credit: Southern Plate.

    Bursting with tomato and basil pesto flavor, this quick and easy pesto chicken pasta recipe is sure to become a new family favorite.
    Get the Recipe: Pesto Chicken Pasta

    Creamy Rasta Pasta {Jerk Chicken Pasta}

    Creamy Rasta Pasta {Jerk Chicken Pasta}. Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes.

    Bold, Caribbean flavors pop in this Jamaican-inspired Rasta pasta! With Jerk chicken, a creamy sauce and bell peppers it’s a pasta recipe that brings it!
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Rasta Pasta {Jerk Chicken Pasta}

    Creamy Lemon Salmon Pasta With Mushrooms

    Creamy Lemon Salmon Pasta With Mushrooms. Photo credit: Savor the Best.

    Creamy Lemon Salmon Pasta with a velvety sauce, tender salmon, and savory mushrooms. An easy, flavor-packed dinner that feels fancy without the fuss!
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Lemon Salmon Pasta With Mushrooms

    Spicy Chipotle Chicken Pasta

    Spicy Chipotle Chicken Pasta. Photo credit: Peel with Zeal.

    Enjoy the creamy goodness of Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta with tender chicken in a smoky chipotle parmesan cream sauce. Ready in 25 minutes!
    Get the Recipe: Spicy Chipotle Chicken Pasta

    Homemade Gluten-Free Ravioli Pasta

    Homemade Gluten-Free Ravioli Pasta. Photo credit: Peel with Zeal.

    Learn how to make homemade gluten-free ravioli filled with cheese! An easy recipe perfect with your favorite sauce and freezes beautifully.
    Get the Recipe: Homemade Gluten-Free Ravioli Pasta

    Creamy Chicken Baked Pasta

    Creamy Chicken Baked Pasta. Photo credit: Josie and Nina.

    The best creamy chicken baked pasta gets big flavor from savory portobello mushrooms and sun dried tomatoes with a crispy topping
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Chicken Baked Pasta

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