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Twirly Pasta Makes Dinner More Fun

Modified: Mar 4, 2025 · Published Mar 4, 2025 · by Jacqueline Piper · Leave a Comment · This post may contain affiliate links. Read our privacy policy.

Twirly pasta makes mealtime more exciting, both to cook and to eat! With so many noodle shapes and sauce combinations, you’ll never get bored. Whether it’s a classic spaghetti dish or a bold, spicy noodle bowl, every forkful is a perfect mix of fun, flavor, and simplicity.

Creamy Pappardelle Pasta With Mushrooms

Pasta swirled around a fork on a plate.
Image Credit: Cucina by Elena

You're just 20 minutes away from this creamy mushroom pasta. This dish features sauteed mushrooms, mascarpone cheese, grated parmigiano, and heavy cream for a rich and delicious meal.

Get the recipe: Creamy Pappardelle Pasta With Mushrooms

Brown Butter Pasta with Walnuts

Pasta in a bowl, topped with walnuts and parsley.
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Brown butter and walnuts make for a fancy-tasting pasta that's actually super simple. The nutty flavors are perfect for fall dinners.

Get the recipe: Brown Butter Pasta with Walnuts

Vegan Buttered Noodles

Pasta in a bowl topped with butter and parsley beside a plate of toasted bread.
Image Credit: The Veggie Yaya

Buttery noodles are a simple comfort food that's hard to beat. Just toss your favorite twirly pasta with some vegan butter and a sprinkle of salt for a quick and satisfying meal.

Get the recipe: Vegan Buttered Noodles

Sesame Noodles

Pasta in a bowl topped with green onions and sesame seeds.
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Just grab your favorite noodles and a few budget-friendly sauces and this easy noodle dish is on stand-by any day of the week.

Get the recipe: Sesame Noodles

Authentic Italian Cacio e Pepe

Pasta swirled on a plate.
Image Credit: Cucina by Elena

This authentic Italian recipe is indulgent and delicious. Learn the tricks to make this 4-ingredient iconic pasta perfectly every time.

Get the recipe: Authentic Italian Cacio e Pepe

Creamy Tomato Sauce with Pasta, Chicken + Spinach

Chicken and pasta in tomato sauce on a plate.
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For a hearty meal, whip up a creamy tomato sauce with chicken and spinach. It's a one-dish wonder that'll keep everyone happy.

Get the recipe: Creamy Tomato Pasta with Chicken

One-Pot Zucchini and Mushroom Pasta

Pasta in a bowl topped with parsley and lemon slices.
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Zucchini and mushrooms make for a light yet satisfying pasta dish. It's perfect for using up summer veggies.

Get the recipe: One-Pot Zucchini and Mushroom Pasta

Gochujang Noodles

Pasta in a bowl topped with green onions and sesame seeds.
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Spice things up with some gochujang noodles. They're tangy and sweet with just the right amount of heat.

Get the recipe: Gochujang Noodles

Spicy Garlic Noodles

Pasta in a bowl topped with sriracha sauce, green onions, and sesame seeds.
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If you love garlic, you've got to try spicy garlic noodles. They're bold, zingy, and totally addictive.

Get the recipe: Spicy Garlic Noodles

Lemon Pepper Pasta

Swirled pasta in a bowl beside lemon wedges.
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Lemon pepper pasta is a fresh take on comfort food. It's bright, zesty, and perfect for spring.

Get the recipe: Lemon Pepper Pasta

Lemon Butter Pasta Sauce (Pasta al Limone)

Pasta swirled on a plate beside a fork.
Image Credit: Cucina by Elena

Pasta al Limone features a silky lemon cream sauce with rich parmigiano cheese coating perfectly cooked spaghetti. This simple pasta takes only 20 minutes!

Get the recipe: Lemon Butter Pasta Sauce

Bucatini Bolognese

Noodles in a bowl beside a pot of sauce.
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Classic Bolognese never goes out of style. This meaty sauce is great for batch cooking and freezing and tube-like bucatini noodles are fun for swirling!

Get the recipe: Bucatini Bolognese

One-Pot Chipotle Pumpkin Pasta

Pasta with orange sauce topped with shredded cheese and oregano leaves.
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One-pot chipotle pumpkin pasta is perfect for busy weeknights. It's smoky, spicy, and easy to make.

Get the recipe: One-Pot Chipotle Pumpkin Pasta

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

Noodles in a bowl.
Image Credit: Pipercooks

Sun-dried tomatoes add a punch of flavor to any pasta dish. Mix them into a creamy sauce for a real treat, with marry-me-chicken vibes!

Get the recipe: Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio Recipe

Pasta swirled around a fork on a plate.
Image Credit: Cucina by Elena

Another 4-ingredient dish, this pasta is low on ingredients but big on flavor. This authentic Italian pasta dish features perfectly cooked spaghetti, olive oil, garlic, and chili flakes.

Get the recipe: Spaghetti Aglio e Olio Recipe

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