Giada de Laurentiis' Most Popular Pasta Recipes

Posted by Brent Furdyk on September 5, 2017

Too much pasta is never basta (enough in Italian)! When it comes to mouth-watering pasta recipes, we turned to Food Network Canada’s go-to guru for Italian cuisine, Giada de Laurentiis, who serves up an inventive array of pasta dishes ranging from familiar classics to future favourites.

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Basic Parmesan Pomodoro

“Basic” may describe the ease of preparation and the simplicity of the ingredients, but there’s nothing ordinary about the palate-pleasing taste of this authentic Italian pasta dish. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/basic-parmesan-pomodoro/17011/" target="_blank">Giada de Laurentiis' Basic Parmesan Pomodoro</a>
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Beef and Cheese Manicotti

Don’t be surprised if Giada’s recipe for Beef and Cheese Manicotti becomes a go-to family favourite. It’s full of thick tube-shaped pasta stuffed with beef and ricotta cheese that’s baked to gooey perfection. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/beef-and-cheese-manicotti/15447/" target="_blank">Giada de Laurentiis' Beef and Cheese Manicotti</a>
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Butternut Squash Tortellini with Brown Butter Sauce

Butternut squash is one of those vegetables that’s bursting with fall flavour, and the combination of the squash-filled tortellini with fresh sage, along with a simple sauce made from lightly browned butter, is downright irresistible. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/butternut-squash-tortellini-with-brown-butter-sauce/19089/" target="_blank">Giada de Laurentiis' Butternut Squash Tortellini with Brown Butter Sauce</a>
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Carbonara Cacio e Pepe

Cacio e Pepe is classic Roman dish that's the ultimate Italian comfort food. Giada’s carbonara-style take on the recipe features pancetta, peas and a blend of Parmesan and pecorino cheeses. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/carbonara-cacio-e-pepe/19174/" target="_blank">Giada de Laurentiis' Carbonara Cacio e Pepe</a>
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Cheese Ravioletti in Pink Sauce

Cheese-stuffed ravioletti is smothered with a thick, zesty sauce made from white wine, pureed tomatoes and rich cream, resulting in a decadent pasta dish that is sure to become a favourite. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/cheese-ravioletti-in-pink-sauce/19759/" target="_blank">Giada de Laurentiis' Cheese Ravioletti in Pink Sauce</a>
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Creamy Baked Fettucine with Asiago and Thyme

Creamy, cheesy comfort food doesn’t get better – or more delicious — than this baked fettucine dish featuring the distinctive flavour of Asiago, with Parmesan and crème fraiche adding lots of flavour. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/creamy-baked-fettuccine-with-asiago-and-thyme/19119/" target="_blank">Giada de Laurentiis' Creamy Baked Fettucine with Asiago and Thyme</a>
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Creamy Farfalle with Cremini Asparagus and Walnuts

Creamy and comforting, yet surprisingly light, this creamy pasta dish will make you appreciate the texture and flavour of asparagus and walnuts like never before. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/creamy-farfalle-with-cremini-asparagus-and-walnuts/15452/" target="_blank">Giada de Laurentiis' Creamy Farfalle with Cremini, Asparagus and Walnuts</a>
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Farfalle with Broccoli

Bowtie-shaped farfalle pasta combines with garlic, anchovies and florets of broccoli for a quick, easy-to-make pasta dish that’s as healthy as it is delicious. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/farfalle-with-broccoli/15491/" target="_blank">Giada de Laurentiis' Farfalle with Broccoli</a>
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Fusilli with Sausage, Artichokes and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Easy to make, delicious to eat and bursting with healthfulness, this corkscrew-shaped pasta dish is light on fat but heavy on flavour. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/fusilli-with-sausage-artichokes-and-sun-dried-tomatoes/15477/" target="_blank">Giada de Laurentiis' Fusilli with Sausage, Artichokes and Sun-Dried Tomatoes</a>
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Linguine with Shrimp and Lemon Oil

Shrimp — even the frozen variety, as recommended in this recipe — can transform a simple pasta dish into an elegant entrée. That’s certainly the case with this linguine that’s drizzled with a zesty, easy-to-make lemon oil. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/linguine-with-shrimp-and-lemon-oil/15499/" target="_blank">Giada de Laurentiis' Linguine with Shrimp and Lemon Oil</a>
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Linguine with Anchovy and Walnuts

Boasting a spicy, sauce with the fiery flavour of Calabrian chili paste and colatura di alici di Cetara (an Italian fish sauce which can be found in Italian specialty stores), this linguine dish is then topped with baby arugula, mint leaves and toasted walnuts. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/linguine-with-anchovy-and-walnuts/16845/" target="_blank">Giada de Laurentiis' Linguine with Anchovy and Walnuts</a>
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Giada's Pasta Primavera

This Italian classic features herb-infused pasta and a cornucopia of veggies, including carrots, zucchini, squash, bell pepper and cherry tomatoes for a fresh-tasting favourite that’s ideal for a simple summertime meal. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/giadas-pasta-primavera/16003/" target="_blank">Giada de Laurentiis' Pasta Primavera</a>
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Grilled Seafood Pasta Fra Diavolo

Giada turns up the heat with this spicy, decadent dish that serves up the bounty of the sea with a tantalizing medley of grilled lobster, shrimp and clams. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/grilled-seafood-pasta-fra-diavolo/20382/" target="_blank">Giada De Laurentiis' Grilled Seafood Pasta Fra Diavolo</a>
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Spaghetti with Pinot Grigio and Seafood

Any fans of seafood stew will absolutely adore this brightly coloured pasta dish. You’ll definitely want to have some crusty Italian bread on hand to sop up the spectacular sauce. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/spaghetti-with-pinot-grigio-and-seafood/19477/" target="_blank">Giada de Laurentiis' Spaghetti with Pinot Grigio and Seafood</a>
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Sweet Onion Carbonara

Giada’s take on creamy carbonara throws the flavour of sweet onion into the mix along with sautéed pancetta and rigatoni tossed with decadent cheese sauce. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/sweet-onion-carbonara/16846/" target="_blank">Giada de Laurentiis' Sweet Onion Carbonara</a>
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Turkey Bolognese

A brilliant way to make use of leftover turkey – take note for Thanksgiving – Giada’s inventive take on classic Bolognese sauce is full of flavour. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/turkey-bolognese/16990/" target="_blank">Giada de Laurentiis' Turkey Bolognese</a>
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Ziti Stufati

Ziti — a traditional pasta-filled, baked casserole-style dish — is taken to the next level with this mouth-watering dish that combines ziti rigate pasta with zesty tomato sauce and tiny Tuscan meatballs. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/ziti-stufati/19121/" target="_blank">Giada de Laurentiis' Ziti Stufati</a> Brent Furdyk is a freelance writer in Vancouver.
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