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Winter Pasta Recipes

These Winter Pasta Recipes will help get you through the cold months ahead, one cozy bowl of pasta at a time.

This well-rounded list of pasta recipes include vegan, vegetarian, and meat dishes.

Aerial shot boursin pasta with spinach
A bowl of spaghetti coated in a bright red roasted red pepper and tomato sauce. Garnished with a dusting of dried oregano.
Piping-hot al dente spaghetti, each noodle coated a rich sauce of egg yolks, finely grated Pecorino Romano, and guanciale. Garnished with Italian parsley and freshly ground black pepper.
Blue Cheese Rigatoni with chopped roasted hazelnuts
A bowl of orecchiette tossed in a hearty turkey ragu. The fresh rosemary and thyme lend a holiday like flavor to this pasta dish. Topped with fresh parsley and finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
Winter Pasta Recipes
1. Boursin Pasta
2. Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Pasta
3. Spaghetti Carbonara
4. Blue Cheese and Hazelnut Pasta
5. Orecchiette with Turkey, Capers and White Wine

5 WINTER PASTA RECIPES – TO GET YOU THROUGH THE COLD MONTHS

1. Boursin Pasta

I had you at Boursin, didn’t I?

This savory and creamy cheese is an absolute dream, especially when tossed with your favorite pasta and fresh spinach.

This is an easy meal that will be on the table in under 20 minutes. Winner!

Boursin Pasta with Spinach using very large fusili
Feel free to add your protein of choice. Chicken and shrimp are both great options.
Close-up of a bowl of Boursin past with spinach.
Bagged spinach really makes this recipe a breeze!

2. Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Pasta

This Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Pasta is epitome of low-maintenance. It’s foolproof!

You just throw some tomatoes, red pepper, garlic, olive oil and a little salt in a pan, then let the oven do the cooking. 

This vegetarian sauce has a lovely touch of sweetness from the roasted red peppers.

Multi-colored small variety tomatoes in a tray shaped like a pair of open hands.
An oval baking dish with assorted small variety tomatoes, red pepper, and smashed garlic cloves, all ready to roast in the oven.
Left: Small variety tomatoes from the farmers’ market.
Right: Red pepper, tomatoes, garlic, EVOO, and kosher salt; ready to roast in the oven.
A bowl of spaghetti coated in a bright red roasted red pepper and tomato sauce. Garnished with a dusting of dried oregano.
The dusting of dried Mediterranean oregano is simply exquisite. Small detail, BIG impact!

3. Spaghetti Carbonara

Crispy bits of cured pork coupled with salty & earthy Pecorino Romano, create one dreamy meal.

This iconic Roman dish is the poster boy of comfort food and can be on the table in just 15 minutes!

Piping-hot al dente spaghetti, each noodle coated a rich sauce of egg yolks, finely grated Pecorino Romano, and guanciale. Garnished with Italian parsley and freshly ground black pepper.
A bowl of Spaghetti Carbonara can cure most (if not all) of the worlds problems. JUST SAYIN’!

4. Blue Cheese and Hazelnut Rigatoni

This Blue Cheese and Hazelnut Rigatoni is unapologetically indulgent and perfect for a cold winters day.

Point Reyes Original Blue is my go to cheese for this recipe. You can also find it at Trader Joe’s on the West Coast.

Blue Cheese Rigatoni with chopped roasted hazelnuts
It doesn’t get anymore lux than this! This rich pasta isn’t for the faint of heart.
Close up of a bowl of Blue Cheese and Hazelnut Rigatoni.
Blue cheese and toasted hazelnuts, a match made in Heaven.
An aerial landscape photo with a bowl of blue cheese and hazelnut rigatoni, a small wooden bowl of whole hazelnuts, and a light candle jar.
This glorious pasta just screams ‘WINTER’ to me!

5. Orecchiette with Turkey, Capers and White Wine

THE MVP OF ALL THE WINTER PASTA RECIPES!

This simple turkey ragu with fresh rosemary and thyme reminds me a little of the holidays (without spending all-day cooking). 

Don’t tell anybody, but this is my favorite pasta of the bunch! Shhh!!

A bowl of orecchiette tossed in a hearty turkey ragu. The fresh rosemary and thyme lend a holiday like flavor to this pasta dish. Topped with fresh parsley and finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
I mean, SHE FINE! This recipe holds a special place in my heart.
A close-up of round Orecchiette pasta in a turkey ragu.
Orecchiette is the best pasta noodle for this recipe. Trust me!
A bowl of orecchiette pasta with browned ground turkey, capers, fresh parsley, and finely grated cheese.
I made this one year for Christmas when I didn’t feel like cooking all day. ZERO REGRETS!

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