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Giada de Laurentiis' Most Popular Pasta Recipes

Posted by Brent Furdyk. Last Updated on October 27, 2019

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 hearty dishes ranging from familiar classics to future favourites.

  • Baked Rigatoni with Sausage
     
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    Baked Rigatoni with Sausage

    <p> Bake up this comforting, melty masterpiece straight out of the oven, or stock up the freezer as a make-ahead dish for future guests. For more inspiration, check out these <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/everyday-cooking/photos/giada-de-laurentiis-delicious-italian-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">delicious Italian dishes from Giada de Laurentiis</a>. </p> <p> Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/baked-rigatoni-with-sausage/22970/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Giada de Laurentiis' Baked Rigatoni with Sausage</a></strong> </p>
  • Crispy Orzo Salad
     
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    Crispy Orzo Salad

    <p> A hearty salad with roasted red pepper, provolone cheese, Genoa salami and crispy orzo pasta is the perfect side for your main dish or a great stand-alone meal if you're craving lighter fare. Find more <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/photos/healthy-fast-cheap-pasta-dinner-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">healthy pasta dinners that are fast and cheap</a>. </p> <p> Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/crispy-orzo-salad/22972/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Giada de Laurentiis' Crispy Orzo Salad</a></strong></p>
  • Pasta with Creamy White Beans
     
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    Pasta with Creamy White Beans

    <p> Pasta shells are combined with a creamy cannellini bean sauce and finished with smoked mozzarella in this mouth-watering comfort dish the entire family will love.</p> <p> Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/pasta-with-creamy-white-beans/22971/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Giada de Laurentiis' Pasta with Creamy White Beans</a></strong> </p>
  • Round and Round Pasta
     
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    Round and Round Pasta

    <p> This delightful comfort dish is bound to impress even the pickiest of eaters with its simple ingredients and adorable wheel-shaped noodles. For even more family fun, check out this pasta 101 on <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/everyday-cooking/photos/how-to-pair-pasta-shapes-with-sauces/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">how to pair pasta shapes with sauces</a>. </p> <p> Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/round-and-round-pasta/16029/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Giada De Laurentiis' Round and Round Pasta</a></strong> </p>
  • Spaghetti with Chianti and Fava Beans
     
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    Spaghetti with Chianti and Fava Beans

    <p> Although the name of this dish might give you serious Hannibal Lecter vibes, trust Giada when she recommends the flavour benefits from a healthy dash of Chianti to the simmering pasta water. </p> <p> Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/spaghetti-with-chianti-and-fava-beans/20953/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Giada De Laurentiis' Spaghetti with Chianti and Fava Beans</a></strong> </p>
  • Baked Angel Hair with Eggplant
     
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    Baked Angel Hair with Eggplant

    <p> This hearty pasta-filled pie is packed to the brim with eggplant, turkey, sausage and mozzarella for a meal that will have your loved ones asking for seconds. For faster dinner prep, try one of these <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/comfort-food/photos/30-must-try-casserole-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">must-try casserole recipes to simplify your weeknights</a>. </p> <p> Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/baked-angel-hair-with-eggplant/20846/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Giada De Laurentiis' Baked Angel Hair with Eggplant</a></strong> </p>
  • Giada's Pasta Primavera
     
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    Giada's Pasta Primavera

    <p>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 meal.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/giadas-pasta-primavera/16003/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Giada de Laurentiis' Pasta Primavera</strong></a></p>
  • Pasta Ponza
     
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    Pasta Ponza

    <p> Tossed with a tomato-caper gratin, this simple yet impressive pasta dish is ready in under an hour and is a definite crowd-pleaser. </p> <p> Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/pasta-ponza/21870/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Giada De Laurentiis' Pasta Ponza</a></strong> </p>
  • Cacio e Pepe Gnoccho Fritto
     
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    Cacio e Pepe Gnoccho Fritto

    <p> This <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/everyday-cooking/photos/cheap-dinners-for-two/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">budget-friendly dinner</a> made from store-bought pizza or pasta dough is ready in under 30 minutes and works well as a finger-licking-good crowd-pleasing appetizer. </p> <p> Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/cacio-e-pepe-gnocco-fritto/22973/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Giada de Laurentiis' Cacio e Pepe Gnoccho Fritto</a></strong> </p>
  • Baked Penne with Roasted Vegetables
     
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    Baked Penne with Roasted Vegetables

    <p> Give a basic <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/everyday-cooking/photos/best-baked-pasta-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">baked pasta</a> dish a snazzy upgrade by adding smoked mozzarella for a hint of colour and campfire taste. To save time, make it in advance and store it directly in the casserole dish you want to serve it in. </p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/baked-penne-with-roasted-vegetables/15496/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Giada De Laurentiis' Baked Penne with Roasted Vegetables</a></strong> </p>
  • Spaghetti Nests
     
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    Spaghetti Nests

    <p>Get creative and play with the idea that we eat with our eyes first with this take on an old favourite. Watch pasta night take flight with perfectly positioned, baked noodles and bocconcini balls standing in for “eggs.”</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/spaghetti-nests/19476/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Giada De Laurentiis’ Spaghetti Nests</a></strong></p>
  • Creamy Lobster Linguine
     
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    Creamy Lobster Linguine

    <p> Running out of food is every host's nightmare. But there's one dish that Giada always falls back on when unexpected guests arrive. "Everyone brings a plus one or two," she says. "If I start to see that I'm going to run out of food, I'll cook some pasta." If time permits, cook up a crowd-pleasing spaghetti or linguine. </p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/creamy-lobster-linguine/17595/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <strong>Giada De Laurentiis' Creamy Lobster Linguine</a></strong></p>
  • Crab and Cherry Tomato Fettuccini
     
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    Crab and Cherry Tomato Fettuccini

    <p>Make any meal a special occasion with this easy dish from Giada De Laurentiis. Tender jumbo crab meat and sweet cherry tomatoes are tossed with ribbons of pasta and finished with freshly grated Parmesan.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/crab-and-cherry-tomato-fettuccini-/21129/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Giada De Laurentiis' Crab and Cherry Tomato Fettuccini</a></strong></p>
  • Grilled Seafood Pasta Fra Diavolo
     
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    Grilled Seafood Pasta Fra Diavolo

    <p>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.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/grilled-seafood-pasta-fra-diavolo/20382/" target="_blank"><strong>Giada De Laurentiis' Grilled Seafood Pasta Fra Diavolo</strong></a></p>
  • Beef and Cheese Manicotti
     
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    Beef and Cheese Manicotti

    <p> 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. </p> <p> Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/beef-and-cheese-manicotti/15447/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Giada de Laurentiis' Beef and Cheese Manicotti</strong></a> </p>
  • Butternut Squash Tortellini with Brown Butter Sauce
     
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    Butternut Squash Tortellini with Brown Butter Sauce

    <p> <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/in-season/photos/32-brilliant-ways-to-use-butternut-squash/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Butternut squash</a> 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. </p> <p> Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/butternut-squash-tortellini-with-brown-butter-sauce/19089/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Giada de Laurentiis' Butternut Squash Tortellini with Brown Butter Sauce</strong></a> </p>
  • Creamy Baked Fettucine with Asiago and Thyme
     
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    Creamy Baked Fettucine with Asiago and Thyme

    <p> Creamy, cheesy <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/comfort-food/photos/cozy-fall-comfort-foods/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">comfort food</a> 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. </p> <p> Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/creamy-baked-fettuccine-with-asiago-and-thyme/19119/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Giada de Laurentiis' Creamy Baked Fettucine with Asiago and Thyme</strong></a> </p>
  • Creamy Farfalle with Cremini Asparagus and Walnuts
     
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    Creamy Farfalle with Cremini Asparagus and Walnuts

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

    <p>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.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/spaghetti-with-pinot-grigio-and-seafood/19477/" target="_blank"><strong>Giada de Laurentiis' Spaghetti with Pinot Grigio and Seafood</strong></a></p>
  • Farfalle with Broccoli
     
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    Farfalle with Broccoli

    <p>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.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/farfalle-with-broccoli/15491/" target="_blank"><strong>Giada de Laurentiis' Farfalle with Broccoli</strong></a></p>
  • Fusilli with Sausage, Artichokes and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
     
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    Fusilli with Sausage, Artichokes and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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

    <p>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.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/linguine-with-shrimp-and-lemon-oil/15499/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Giada de Laurentiis' Linguine with Shrimp and Lemon Oil</strong></a></p>
  • Basic Parmesan Pomodoro
     
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    Basic Parmesan Pomodoro

    <p> “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. </p> <p> Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/basic-parmesan-pomodoro/17011/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Giada de Laurentiis' Basic Parmesan Pomodoro</strong></a> </p>
  • Turkey Bolognese
     
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    Turkey Bolognese

    <p>A brilliant way to make use of leftover turkey, Giada’s inventive take on classic Bolognese sauce is full of flavour.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/turkey-bolognese/16990/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Giada de Laurentiis' Turkey Bolognese</strong></a></p>
  • Linguine with Anchovy and Walnuts
     
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    Linguine with Anchovy and Walnuts

    <p>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.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/linguine-with-anchovy-and-walnuts/16845/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Giada de Laurentiis' Linguine with Anchovy and Walnuts</strong></a></p>
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