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Our Top 9 Italian Recipes From This Year

From creamy sauces to comforting pasta bakes, these Italian-inspired recipes are perfect for satisfying cravings when nothing else sounds good. You’ll want to add these to your rotation ASAP—each one is a go-to for that irresistible cozy Italian flavor.

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Updated on Sat, 09 May 2026
A close-up of Creamy Rigatoni with Butternut Squash and sausage; the creamy sauce coats the rigatoni perfectly. Save
A close-up of Creamy Rigatoni with Butternut Squash and sausage; the creamy sauce coats the rigatoni perfectly. | basilhearth.com
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Creamy Rigatoni with Butternut and Sausage

A close-up of Creamy Rigatoni with Butternut Squash and sausage; the creamy sauce coats the rigatoni perfectly.
A close-up of Creamy Rigatoni with Butternut Squash and sausage; the creamy sauce coats the rigatoni perfectly. | basilhearth.com

Roasted butternut squash and spicy sausage come together in a luscious, creamy Parmesan sauce with Swiss chard—pure comfort in a bowl.

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Vegan Marry Me Mushroom Pasta

Vegan Marry Me Mushroom Pasta
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"The whole family was shocked this vegan pasta was dairy-free. That sauce is so rich and flavorful!" —Rachel

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Southern Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Southern Parmesan Chicken Pasta
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Tender chicken meets zesty Parmesan in a creamy Southern-inspired sauce—try this over penne or fettuccine for a satisfying Italian twist.

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Cream Cheese and Garlic Pasta

Cream Cheese and Garlic Pasta
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"Quick and dreamy! The creamy cheese sauce was a hit even with the kids, and I loved the broccoli added in." —JessieBakes

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05 of 9

Garlic Butter Ditalini with Peas

Close-up of golden Garlic Butter Ditalini, showing the peas and Parmesan cheese, perfect for dinner.
Close-up of golden Garlic Butter Ditalini, showing the peas and Parmesan cheese, perfect for dinner. | basilhearth.com

Ditalini pasta tossed in garlicky butter and sweet green peas makes a simple, crowd-pleasing vegetarian dish that’s perfect for busy nights.

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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites

A close-up of a pan of Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites, golden and ready to be served.
A close-up of a pan of Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites, golden and ready to be served. | basilhearth.com

"Super easy and full of Italian flavor. Served over rice and everyone cleaned their plates!" —Marco

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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

This photo features warm, golden Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Rigatoni, garnished with fresh parsley.
This photo features warm, golden Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Rigatoni, garnished with fresh parsley. | basilhearth.com

Golden chicken paired with tender rigatoni in a silky garlic-Parmesan cream sauce—this is the dish you’ll crave again and again.

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One-Pot Creamy Pasta Primavera

One-Pot Creamy Pasta Primavera served hot, garnished with fresh basil and extra grated parmesan in a rustic white bowl.
One-Pot Creamy Pasta Primavera served hot, garnished with fresh basil and extra grated parmesan in a rustic white bowl. | basilhearth.com

"Loved how everything cooked in one pot! So fresh and the sauce was just creamy enough. Will make again." —Tracey

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Skillet Chicken Alfredo

This comforting Italian-American classic is served steaming from a cast-iron skillet, perfect for a cozy weeknight family dinner.
This comforting Italian-American classic is served steaming from a cast-iron skillet, perfect for a cozy weeknight family dinner. | basilhearth.com

Classic chicken Alfredo reinvented for weeknight ease—one skillet, a creamy Parmesan sauce, and lots of cozy Italian flair.

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