Colder weather demands food that is hearty and sustaining – nothing meets the mark more than a delicious bowl of pasta! I’ve put together a list of my favourite 27 Winter Pasta Recipes. Here, you will find both vegetarian and meat-heavy dishes, quick-and-easy, under 30-minute pastas, and some pastas that take hours to prepare. Browse, peruse, and save the ones that look appealing to you!
Welcome, Dear Reader! Today, I want to share with you my favourite 27 Hearty and Sustaining Winter Pasta Recipes. In our home, we have very different tastes when it comes to mealtime, but we always seem to agree on pasta. First of all, my partner, John.e, is a vegetarian. And, when my daughter, McKenna, comes to visit, she is not what I would call a picky eater, but she’s certainly a stubborn one. If she has a craving for a certain something, then there is no convincing her otherwise. I get stuck in the middle somewhere. I’m the one who does all of the cooking, and I’m also the one responsible for maintaining a stocked fridge and pantry. And, in all cases, deciding what to eat at mealtimes falls on my shoulders.
The dish I can prepare that seems to make everyone happy is pasta. Both John.e and McKenna love pasta dishes and I enjoy preparing them. So, let’s dive into these pasta recipes! I’m sure you will find many of the recipes that follow favourable to your family.
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Lemon Pasta with Rainbow Swiss Chard
Prepared with rainbow swiss chard, fresh thyme and chives, parmesan, and pine nuts, this lemon pasta is not only aromatic and delicious, it’s a bright and refreshing pasta dinner! The chard can easily be substituted with kale or spinach, but don’t skip out on the vinegar; it makes a world of difference!
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Jalapeno Popper Mac and Cheese
Macaroni and Cheese is always good even when it’s bad, but you haven’t tasted good until you’ve feasted on this Jalapeno Popper Mac and Cheese! Not only is it the cheesiest and creamiest, but it’s also loaded with jalapenos, crispy bacon, fresh green onions, and chopped tomatoes too!
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30 Minute Ground Beef Noodles
This recipe combines noodles with savoury, fried ground beef and optional chilies, in a deliciously salty, garlicky, and sweet sauce. 30 Minute Ground Beef Noodles are a quick and inexpensive meal for the whole family!
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Savoury Ground Beef Pasta
Savoury Ground Beef Pasta is a wonderful fall-inspired dish which is prepared in less than 45 minutes. With ingredients like beef, carrots, onions, tomatoes, peas, and thyme, who could resist? This is not your average ground beef pasta; this is hearty, comforting, and perfect for the cooler months ahead.
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Homemade Hamburger Helper
Fast, easy, and delicious, Homemade Hamburger Helper is so easy to make from scratch, that you will never buy the boxed stuff again! Plus, you control the number of preservatives and the amount of sodium! This is a meal you can feel good about serving to your family!
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Braised Beef Ragu
Slow-roasted, seasoned braised beef, cooked to perfection then shredded and added to a delicious, hearty marinara sauce – the perfect ragu sauce for a thick-cut pasta dish!
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Easy Old Fashioned Goulash
Hearty ground beef and pasta are the main ingredients in this Easy Old Fashioned Goulash. This version is loaded with peppers and tomatoes too, making it a completely nutritious meal! Classic American goulash never tasted so good!
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Spicy Sausage Pasta
Prepare your next pasta dish with pork, like this Spicy Sausage Pasta dish, and reinvent pasta night! A spicy tomato sauce, with peppers and onions, and lots of dried red chilies, is simple and rustic, but so delicious! This hearty meal is make-ahead and freezer friendly too!
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Fried Salmon Pasta
Salmon fillets are lightly seasoned and fried in butter until they are perfectly done. The salmon is gently flaked into bite-sized pieces and tossed with cooked pasta, lemon juice and zest, and lots of garlic. Fried Salmon Pasta is a beautiful and delicious main which takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish!
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Tuna Pasta Bake
Bake this pasta dish with canned tuna and panko in the oven for an extra special weeknight dinner in a hurry!
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Kraft Dinner Casserole
We all have those moments when we gaze into the pantry looking for dinner inspiration. Kraft Dinner Casserole is a great family dinner option that won’t break the bank and is so quick and easy to prepare. Starting with a box of Kraft Dinner, some ham, a can of soup, and grated cheese, this delicious dinner can be on the table in about 30 minutes!
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Ultimate Spinach and Artichoke Mac and Cheese
There’s nothing wrong with regular mac and cheese, but it simply cannot compare to this Ultimate Spinach and Artichoke Mac and Cheese! It is the cheesiest and the creamiest, with a crispy, crunchy crumb topping. Make no mistake, this cannot be found in a box at the grocer!
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One Skillet Mediterranean Gnocchi
A delicious, quick and easy gnocchi dinner for two with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients – all in one skillet; a perfect weeknight dinner!
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Meatless Skillet Taco Pasta
Vegetarians rejoice! Meatless Skillet Taco Pasta has all the taco flavour your crave in a big bowl of creamy, spicy pasta. This dish can be made with ground beef too!
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Mushroom Stroganoff
Let’s relive the 1980s with this updated version of a popular Russian classic dish; this nostalgic, home-style, comforting Mushroom Stroganoff! Traditionally prepared with beef, the hearty mushrooms are a fresh vegetarian take that will have you begging for seconds!
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Skillet Vegetarian Beefaroni
Kids of all ages, even grown ups, will love this home-cooked version of the classic Chef Boyardee Beefaroni. Perfectly cooked macaroni, smothered in a zesty sauce with chunky tomatoes and “beef” is the ideal comfort nostalgic dish. Even the most diehard meat lover won’t be able to resist!
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Almond and Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta
As a great lover of all things pesto, this Almond and Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta earns a spot in my top ten list. It is so simple and easy to make, and super delicious too! The sun dried tomatoes make the pesto both salty and savoury, while the almonds add texture and flavour.
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Homemade Copycat Spaghettios
Store-bought, canned, o-shaped pasta in tomato sauce was a favourite meal of every kid in the 80s and 90s. Homemade Copycat Spaghettios allows you to enjoy your favourite childhood pasta without all of the preservatives and additives. The sauce is so quick and easy to make, and this dish comes together in the amount of time it takes to boil the pasta!
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Buttermilk Pasta Sauce
With only three ingredients, Buttermilk Pasta Sauce can easily compete with the most creamy and rich of sauces. All you need is a sauce pan, a whisk, and about ten minutes. This is a great way to use up leftover buttermilk!
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Lobster Macaroni and Cheese
By adding lobster meat and seafood seasoning to regular mac and cheese, it is transformed into one of the most delicious and comforting meals. This version of Lobster Macaroni and Cheese starts with an easy bechamel and ends with a crunchy panko crust. It just cannot be beat!
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Thanksgiving Mushroom Tortellini
Loaded with fresh mushrooms and deep homey flavours that are synonymous with Thanksgiving, this vegetarian tortellini is the ultimate fall comfort food! Who can resist mushrooms fried in butter? That’s only the start for this Thanksgiving Mushroom Tortellini!
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Homemade Kraft Dinner
Every Canadian kid, past and present, is familiar with Kraft Dinner. It’s what we all call boxed macaroni and cheese! Here’s an homemade version that tastes even better than the original!
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Brown Butter Pasta with Spinach and Goat Cheese
Prepared with humble ingredients, Brown Butter Pasta with Spinach and Goat Cheese has the look and taste of elegance, but is very inexpensive and unpretentious. If you’ve never tasted pasta tossed in a properly prepared brown butter, you’re in for a treat! After all, not every pasta dish needs tomato sauce!
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Creamy Pasta with Shallots and Swiss Chard
Something magical happens when shallots and Swiss chard are sauteed and combined in a homemade creamy cheese sauce with pasta.
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Roasted Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Pasta
Creamy, smoky, cheesy, and home-style – that’s the essence of Roasted Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Pasta. A weeknight dinner option that never disappoints! Made with a splash of white wine, this rustic pasta can easily pass as a gourmet dinner option for your guests.
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Parmesan and Spinach Penne Pasta
Parmesan and Spinach Penne Pasta is the ultimate creamy pasta lovers dream! Loaded with parmesan and heavy cream, this pasta is a delightful, non-apologetic dish that provides so much comfort food happiness!
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Poor Man’s Pasta
Poor Man’s Pasta is a hearty, yet simple pasta dish made with a few inexpensive ingredients. It’s cheesy, garlicky, creamy, and deliciously rich in flavour! This pasta has complete disregard for things like fat and carbs which makes it just perfect for a cold winter night’s dinner!
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There you have it, Dear Reader! 27 Hearty and Sustaining Winter Pasta Recipes for you to prepare in your home for your family. I do hope you enjoy these recipes and that you really do try a couple. Nearly every pasta dish can be easily frozen and thawed, so not only do they make a great option for dinner tonight, you can reheat the pasta for dinner tomorrow night too – or even next week or next month! Enjoy!
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