The Best Unique Pasta Recipes On the Internet

Pink Beet Pasta Sauce 

I mean – how pretty is this pink beet pasta sauce? I adore this as a fun Valentine’s Day recipe, and it was a total hit this past February. You can absolutely make it year-round though. 

I can’t helping making this if I have a bunch of juicy beets in the kitchen – its my new favorite comfort food dish. 

Butternut Squash Alfredo

The cozy fall flavors of this vegetarian butternut squash recipe are too good to miss. Healthy, adaptable, and loaded with Parmesan cheese, you’re going to want to try it. I love the bright orange from the butternut squash!

Creamy Greens Coconut Linguine

THIS is a unique pasta recipe if you’ve ever tried one, and you’re going to LOVE it. Make my creamy green coconut linguine –  think jalapeño, coconut milk, kale, and spinach – totally tasty and coconutty.

Miso Carrot Mac and Cheese

Try my next-level miso carrot mac and cheese . It’s made with white miso paste and a blend of classic ingredients with the little hero – carrot puree. This is the stand-out ingredient. 

This pasta is a lovely balance of sweet and savory!

Butternut Squash Macaroni Cheese

Another mac and cheese – my butternut squash Macaroni cheese is bright and beautiful. I love finding ways to add a little twist to regular Mac and cheese. Serve it with my kale caesar salad and all will be right with world. 

Lazy Lasagna (Just 3 Ingredients!)

Cheesy and flavorful, this Lazy Lasagna recipe comes together in just 5 minutes using only 3 store-bought ingredients. It’s so easy, no one will ever know!

Pasta with Brown Butter and Sage

This Brown Butter and Sage Sauce is so quick and simple, kid-pleasing and delicious.

It’s an easy and yet super flavorful dish made with cooked pasta tossed with nutty brown butter and crispy sage.

This sauce is perfect for unique stuffed pastas where you don’t want to compete with the flavor – like chicken tortellini, or various stuffed ravioli options.

Cheeseburger Pasta

Guys, can I tell you how quickly I’ve become obsessed with this Cheeseburger Casserole?

As an alternative to classic old-fashioned mac and cheese, this cheesy macaroni is loaded with ground beef and cheeseburger flavor.

Chili Oil Noodles

Use ramen noodles or thin pasta noodles to make this lightning-fast chili oil ramen recipe.

I’m smitten with making this flavor-packed sizzling oil. Must try!

Related: Pasta vs. Noodles (What’s the Difference?)

Seafood Pasta with Garlic Cream Sauce

This Seafood Pasta Recipe is perfect for special occasions OR weeknight dinners. Quick, DECEPTIVELY easy, and so delicious.

With the most scrumptious garlic cream sauce, seafood lovers, this pasta recipe is for you!

Stovetop “Lasagna”

Honestly, this Easy Stovetop One-Pot Lasagna Recipe is one of my FAVORITE quick weeknight meals, and my family agrees.

Fettuccine with Spicy Nduja Sauce and Burrata

Download this recipe from Dished By Kate ASAP.

The combination of nduja in this tomato sauce with the creamy, mild burrata is utterly addictive. Topped with torn basil leaves and on the table in 15 minutes. FIFTEEN minutes, guys! What’s not to love?

Creamy Chipotle Chicken Pasta

Here’s an easy peasy recipe from Amanda Cooks and Styles for a silky, rich, and DREAMY recipe for chipotle chicken pasta. 

Corn, diced tomatoes, fresh parsley and cheese feature in this delicous and quick pasta. 

Lemon Ricotta Pasta

Check out this 30 minute magical recipe from The Fit Peach. The bright slap of lemon cuts throught the ultra-rich ricotta cheese. The whole family will love this recipe. Serve it with a fresh and light salad.

Creamy Artichoke Pasta Bake (+Spinach)

Grab this recipe from Beyond the Noms – you’re going to love it.

This is basically a twist on your favorite artichoke and spinach dip. Featuring spinach, artichokes, red pepper flakes, garlic and loads of cheese. I love this as an alternative to regular lasagna when I need a veggie-baked pasta that is equally satisfying. 

This is a great weeknight dinner  – 35 minutes from start to finish.

Related: Chicken and Pasta Bake Recipes you’ll make on repeat!

One-pot Chicken Ranch Pasta

Serve up a bowl of this one-pot recipe from Belly Full. I’m in love with a one-pot chicken ranch pasta. It delivers on tender chicken, salty bacon. Make it for dinner tonight – thank me later.

Pasta with Crispy Capers + Lemon 

This recipe from The Sassy Foodie has got the goods.

A 5-ingredient recipe and a 15-minute cook. I adore the crispy capers, the zesty garlic and little kick from the red pepper flakes. This lemon loaded recipe is SO easy – and yet, has the restaurant quality feel. It makes an easy lunch and gies with pretty much any salad.

You probably already have most of the ingredients at home. A crack of black pepper is all you’ll need!

Red Curry Pasta with Shrimp

Try this fun recipe for Cooking with Coit.

Plump shrimp are the hero in this recipe, but the fragrant red curry sauce is totally delicious too. I love the deep red color of this summery sauce.

Try it out tonight – I think you’ll find it’s one of the best pasta recipes you’ve made in a while.

Baked Brie Pasta

Baked brie, yes, please! Here is a tasty treat from Delish

Serve it at your next gathering – over pesto pasta! I love the creamy texture of the brie and the balance of the cranberry sauce. This recipe has a holiday feel, but you can make it year-round. 

Anchovy Pasta

Try this grown-up recipe from Sweet Caramel Sunday. Featuring wonderfully salty anchovies, this recipe works as a pasta salad. 

I love how fresh and simple the ingredients are and yet they pack a big punch. Great served straight from the pan or on a pretty platter.