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26 Cozy Pasta Recipes for Sunday Dinner

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Alex Loh Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD September 27, 2020
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Whole-Wheat Spaghetti Carbonara with Butternut Squash

Make one of these delicious pasta recipes for Sunday dinner. We pack these recipes with plenty of proteins and autumnal vegetables like spinach, mushrooms and butternut squash to create a filling meal. And as a bonus, these recipes would make great leftovers for lunch the next day. Recipes like Whole-Wheat Spaghetti Carbonara with Butternut Squash and Vegetarian Mushroom Stroganoff are healthy, comforting and bold in flavor.

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Spinach & Artichoke Dip Pasta

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If you've ever wanted to make a meal out of warm spinach and artichoke dip, this creamy pasta is for you. And here's what's almost as good as the flavor of this comforting dish: the fact that this healthy dinner takes just 20 minutes to prepare.

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Whole-Wheat Spaghetti Carbonara with Butternut Squash

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We give classic carbonara a healthy spin using nutty whole-grain pasta and infusing a more traditional carbonara sauce with sweet butternut squash. Use pre-chopped squash to streamline the prep for this recipe--and be sure to brown the squash to deepen the entire dish's flavor. Don't forget to reserve some pasta water--it adds silkiness to the sauce.

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Spicy Noodles with Pork, Scallions & Bok Choy

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These spicy noodles are inspired by a Chinese dish called Ants Climbing a Tree, named for the way the small pieces of ground pork (the "ants") cling to the noodles (the "tree"). The twist in these healthy noodles comes from adding vegetables like scallions and bok choy.

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Penne Pasta with Sausage, Butternut Squash & Chard

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Get dinner on the table even faster by using precubed butternut squash in this creamy pasta recipe. Found in the produce section of large grocery stores, the cut butternut is a little bigger than you need here, so you will have to do some chopping--but the peeling and gutting has been done for you. That means this easy healthy dinner takes just 35 minutes to prep. Score!

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Vegetarian Mushroom Stroganoff

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This mushroom stroganoff recipe has all of the comforting flavors you love from beef stroganoff, but without any of the meat! This vegetarian dish has incredible depth; the combination of dried and fresh mushrooms makes this main feel unctuous and meaty. The sour cream and mustard add richness, while the herbs add a hit of brightness.

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Creamy Spinach Pasta with White Beans

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Here, we whir up fresh spinach and kale with cream cheese and Gruyère for the luscious sauce that highlights this rich pasta dish. Paired with beans, it makes a filling vegetarian meal.

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Vegan Mushroom Bolognese

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This Bolognese sauce recipe is adapted from Marcella Hazan's Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking. We swap out the beef and pork for button mushrooms to keep this traditional comfort food vegan yet weighty with umami flavor. And while some recipes call for red wine, this recipe sticks with Hazan's white wine selection.

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Creamy Pasta with Scallops & Brussels Sprouts

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Pan-frying Brussels sprouts brings out their nuttiness, a flavor that pairs well with the rich bacon and creamy sauce here.

 

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Thai-Inspired Peanut Shrimp Noodles

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This healthy peanut shrimp noodle recipe comes together in a flash, thanks to cooked shrimp and a handful of crunchy veggies. Look for precooked cocktail shrimp in the seafood section of your grocery store.

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Creamy Bruschetta Pasta

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Got garden-fresh tomatoes? This simple vegetarian pasta is a great place to use them up. Both large tomatoes and cherry tomatoes work well. The addition of sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese elevates the flavor, while a drizzle of sweet balsamic glaze at the end adds a sweet note.

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Pumpkin Ravioli with Olive & Fennel Tomato Sauce

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This easy ravioli recipe features exotic North African Mediterranean flavors. The sweet pumpkin takes on the fennel and oregano flavors well; the salty olives and cheese combined with acidic tomatoes and lemon balances everything out. Look for wonton wrappers in the refrigerated section of the deli.

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Skillet Chili Mac

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Poblanos add a kick of heat to this chili mac recipe. If that's not your thing, swap in green bell peppers to tone down the heat in this easy pasta dish, which mashes up mac and cheese and chili into a seriously satisfying skillet dinner.

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Vegetarian Lo Mein with Shiitakes, Carrots & Bean Sprouts

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A hit of Sriracha gives a sweet and spicy edge to this healthy vegetarian recipe. Traditional lo mein is made with fresh lo mein noodles, which can be found in Asian markets. You can also use fresh or dried linguine noodles--fresh linguine is in the refrigerated section of some grocery stores. This easy dinner comes together in just 30 minutes, so it's perfect for weeknights.

 

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Slow-Cooker Creamy Butternut Sauce & Tortellini

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Butternut sauce is an innovative alternative to traditional tomato sauce for pasta-based recipes. This sauce is smooth and rich with complex flavors from the squash, onion, garlic, tomatoes and wine. The half-and-half makes it extra creamy.

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One-Pot Cheesy Tex-Mex Pasta

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This comforting one-pot pasta dish has a Southwestern kick. Chili powder and pico de gallo flavor the dish, while melted Mexican cheese adds a creamy finish. Top it with your favorite fixings like scallions, cilantro and sour cream, and serve it alongside a crisp green salad for an easy weeknight meal the whole family will love.

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Linguine with Lemon Alfredo Shrimp

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This bright and lemony shrimp pasta dish was inspired by traditional Alfredo but comes in at only a fraction of the fat and calories. Reduced-fat cream cheese adds body to the sauce, while Parmesan cheese adds its signature robust flavor. This recipe calls for brown rice pasta, which is gluten-free, but if gluten is not a concern for you feel free to serve this sauce over regular linguine or fettucine--or any pasta you like!

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Slow-Cooker Tofu Lo Mein

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Crisp-tender veggies cooked in a sweet Asian sauce and served with noodles and tofu is a refreshingly different slow cooker dinner. Removing the excess moisture from the tofu helps it soak up the sauce, giving the unassuming ingredient full flavor.

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Whole-Grain Spaghetti with Italian Turkey Sausage, Arugula & Balsamic Tomato Sauce

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Total happiness in a bowl: pasta, sausage, tomatoes and herbs. The tomatoes get sweet and tender and turn into sauce with the stock and the pasta. Without ever adding any butter, the spaghetti sauce is rich and silky. Adding the herbs at the end gives the dish a fresh pop of color and flavor. This is one healthy pasta recipe we can definitely get behind!

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Mushroom Ravioli & Chicken Piccata

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This weeknight-friendly version of classic chicken piccata calls for mushroom ravioli, but regular cheese ravioli works too. Look for presliced mushrooms to cut down on prep time, and use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken here to cut down on cook time in this fast and easy dinner.

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Thai-Inspired Pork & Rice Noodles with Cucumbers

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The sauce for this healthy noodle dish is made of just 3 ingredients: honey, fish sauce and store-bought chili-garlic sauce, which you can find in the Asian aisle of many grocery stores. The sauce is combined with rice noodles, pork, veggies and herbs for a simple dinner recipe that's also impressive.

 

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Slow-Cooker Pork Ragout over Casarecce Pasta

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You'll want this slow-cooker ragout on a fall or winter evening when you're hosting a crowd for dinner. Substitute beef brisket or chuck roast, if you'd like--you'll just need to cook it for an additional hour or two. Garnish with fresh rosemary and oregano leaves, if desired.

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Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Fontina Cheese Sauce

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This is a great fall dish--warming nutmeg pairs deliciously with sweet, roasty butternut squash gnocchi and a rich alfredo-like cheese sauce. Although the gnocchi aren't as pillowy as your classic white potato gnocchi, they're still light-tasting and come with the added benefit of a little extra fiber and some eye-healthy vitamins.

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One-Pot Mac & Cheese with Cauliflower & Brussels Sprouts

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Taking a minute to sizzle some garlic in olive oil is a simple way to pep up the cheese sauce for this easy homemade mac and cheese, and the flavor plays well with the cauliflower and Brussels sprouts in this family-friendly pasta dish. This recipe is designed for you to make a big batch of the cheese sauce to use in different dishes: Stir it into pasta and veggies to make this pasta a one-pot dinner then use it for Cheesy Beef Enchilada Casserole later in the week (see Associated Recipes). Or simply serve it over your favorite steamed vegetables for an easy side dish. If you'd rather make just enough sauce for this pasta, simply cut the sauce amounts in half.

 

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Butternut Squash Ravioli with Chicken Sausage & Kale

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What's the secret to making store-bought butternut squash ravioli even more delicious? Add apple-chicken sausage, tender greens and lots of caramelized onions. We add a bit of sugar to help the onions caramelize faster, but feel free to omit it (just cook the onions a bit longer if you do). Buy prewashed chopped kale to cut down on prep time. It all adds up to an easy dinner that's ready in just 20 minutes.

 

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Sesame-Garlic Beef & Broccoli with Whole-Wheat Noodles

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A savory marinade with garlic, ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil infuses flavor into sirloin steak pieces in this healthy beef and broccoli stir-fry recipe. Tip: Partially freeze the beef for easier slicing.

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Slow-Cooker Spicy Mussels in Tomato-Fennel Ragu

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Cooking mussels in a slow cooker? You bet! It's the right tool for building the rich and spicy broth in which these shellfish cook to perfection. Use the freshest mussels you can find, and have the fishmonger clean them for you.

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    1 of 26 Spinach & Artichoke Dip Pasta
    2 of 26 Whole-Wheat Spaghetti Carbonara with Butternut Squash
    3 of 26 Spicy Noodles with Pork, Scallions & Bok Choy
    4 of 26 Penne Pasta with Sausage, Butternut Squash & Chard
    5 of 26 Vegetarian Mushroom Stroganoff
    6 of 26 Creamy Spinach Pasta with White Beans
    7 of 26 Vegan Mushroom Bolognese
    8 of 26 Creamy Pasta with Scallops & Brussels Sprouts
    9 of 26 Thai-Inspired Peanut Shrimp Noodles
    10 of 26 Creamy Bruschetta Pasta
    11 of 26 Pumpkin Ravioli with Olive & Fennel Tomato Sauce
    12 of 26 Skillet Chili Mac
    13 of 26 Vegetarian Lo Mein with Shiitakes, Carrots & Bean Sprouts
    14 of 26 Slow-Cooker Creamy Butternut Sauce & Tortellini
    15 of 26 One-Pot Cheesy Tex-Mex Pasta
    16 of 26 Linguine with Lemon Alfredo Shrimp
    17 of 26 Slow-Cooker Tofu Lo Mein
    18 of 26 Whole-Grain Spaghetti with Italian Turkey Sausage, Arugula & Balsamic Tomato Sauce
    19 of 26 Mushroom Ravioli & Chicken Piccata
    20 of 26 Thai-Inspired Pork & Rice Noodles with Cucumbers
    21 of 26 Slow-Cooker Pork Ragout over Casarecce Pasta
    22 of 26 Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Fontina Cheese Sauce
    23 of 26 One-Pot Mac & Cheese with Cauliflower & Brussels Sprouts
    24 of 26 Butternut Squash Ravioli with Chicken Sausage & Kale
    25 of 26 Sesame-Garlic Beef & Broccoli with Whole-Wheat Noodles
    26 of 26 Slow-Cooker Spicy Mussels in Tomato-Fennel Ragu

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