The 7 most iconic Italian pasta recipes you need to try at least once in your life

Tuesday 5 August 2025 15:30 - Mirella Mendonça
The 7 most iconic Italian pasta recipes you need to try at least once in your life

Get ready for a real journey through the flavors of Italy with the 7 most iconic pasta recipes in Italian cuisine. Each dish carries history, tradition and that homemade touch that transforms simple ingredients into something memorable.

From well-established recipes that have spanned generations to typical preparations from specific regions, this selection is an invitation to explore Italy dish by dish - with lots of sauce, flavor and soul. A list for anyone who really loves pasta.


Here are our must-try recipes to make at home

Spaghetti alla carbonara, the real italian recipe!

This emblematic dish of Italian cuisine delights taste buds around the world, so much so that they have their world day (yes yes !). At Petitchef, we are absolutely crazy about this recipe, which uses the typical carbonara ingredients: grated...



Pasta with sausage sauce: a simple dish with intense flavor

Italian cuisine is synonymous with simplicity and authentic taste , where every ingredient tells a story of tradition and passion . This pasta dish with sausage sauce is the perfect embodiment of this: a few carefully chosen ingredients of...


Spaghetti cacio e pepe: 3 ingredients, an explosion of flavor!

The preparation of cacio e pepe is a simple ritual only in appearance, but one that encompasses in a few gestures an ancient and refined art : the pecorino romano cheese , with its savory and decisive note, and the freshly ground black pepper, with...


Pasta with squash blossoms, ricotta cheese and pistachios

A mouth-watering meal that is very easy to prepare. The spaghetti is wrapped in a light and velvety cream made with ricotta cheese, squash blossoms, basil and grated Parmesan cheese, then a touch of crunchiness given by chopped pistachios added at...


Spaghetti aglio, olio e peperoncino: the last minute dish of italian tradition

There is a ritual shared by many Italian homes : after a long evening with friends, perhaps spent chatting or returning from a party, someone exclaims, "Shall we make spaghetti?" And that's when spaghetti aglio, olio e peperoncino arrives, a...


Pasta e fagioli alla veneta: grandma's recipe creamy and full of flavor

Pasta e fagioli alla veneta , also known as "pasta e fasioi ," is an iconic dish from the peasant tradition of northern Italy, rich in flavor, simple and incredibly creamy . Prepared with borlotti beans , vegetables and short pasta, this...


Pasta with bolognese sauce - tagliatelle al ragù alla bolognese

A classic that's always a hit with everyone: pasta Bolognese ! With its homemade sauce with beef, vegetables, tomatoes and a hint of red wine, this pasta is a concentrate of comfort and flavor ;) Served piping hot, with a little grated Parmesan...




Mirella MendonçaMirella Mendonça
I am the editorial manager at Petitchef (Portugal and Brazil) and a huge enthusiast of travel and world cuisine, always in search of new flavors and experiences. However, as much as I love exploring the delights of different cultures, my mom's cooking will always be my favorite — with that unique flavor that only she can create.

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