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Pasta dinner is the most delicious and simple way to please the family any night! From special occasions to weeknight rotation, here are our favorite pasta recipes right now.

#1 Caprese Chicken and Pesto Pasta

This Caprese Chicken is perfect for a Sunday night dinner or a special occasion with friends. Light yet packed with flavor, not to mention gorgeous visually, you will impress yourself with this delicious Caprese Chicken with Pesto Pasta meal.

#2 Mediterranean Chicken Pasta

If you love Mediterranean flavors, this chicken pasta recipe will become a favorite.  This recipe uses fresh ingredients and is a light, delicious pasta dish. We love it for a family dinner night or for guests.

#3 Turkey Bolognese

Looking for a delicious & healthy Bolognese using ground turkey?   If you are a meat-eater, you would probably agree that ground beef has more flavor than ground turkey.  However, the red wine and extra seasoning in this recipe bring this ground turkey Bolognese to life, making it super tasty.

#4 Chicken Marsala

This chicken marsala recipe is a Gnarly Roots original.  A classic Italian dish, perfect for dinner parties where friends gather around the kitchen as it simmers on the stove.  Savory and slightly sweet, you will not forget this special pasta dish.

#5 Walnut Pesto with Pasta

If you are looking for a hearty twist on your typical pesto, you must try this Walnut Pesto with Pasta recipe.  It is a simple dish that brings big, unique flavor and texture.  Even if you wouldn’t consider yourself a walnut or olive fan…you may just fall in love with this dish.

#6 Sun-dried Tomato Pesto with Pasta 

We love this fun, flavorful sun-dried tomato pesto over bowtie pasta.  This dish is light yet full of unexpected bold flavor and rich texture. Pairs well with any preferred protein for a delicious, anytime meal.  What’s unique and delicious about this dish is that all of the flavors come from the chopped vegetables, garlic, and fresh basil.

#7 Lemon Basil Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

One of our absolute favorite recipes, this flavorful side dish could outshine most main courses.  This Lemon Basil Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes is versatile and pairs well with salmon, steak, chicken, and pork.

Our families love these pasta dishes for their unique, fresh flavors and comfort-food feel.  We hope you find one on this list that your family may love too.

XO ~

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