Winter Pasta Soup Recipes
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1) Minestrone Milanese
This Lombard minestrone is a satisfying, nutritious Italian vegetable soup that is perfect for the winter season. It has a thicker texture than most minestrone soups, making it extra hearty. Minestrone Milanese includes seasonal vegetables, protein-rich beans, and aromatic herbs.
2) Italian pasta fagioli recipe
There are a number of different versions of pasta e fagioli here in Italy. This particular recipe from Southern Piemonte is known locally as “Perbureira”. It uses a combination of cannellini and borlotti beans with fresh egg pasta and garlic oil (agliata), giving it a delicious garlicky twist. A must for garlic lovers!
3) Italian fish soup with angel hair pasta
This Italian fish soup is based on a traditional Ligurian recipe. Even though it is homemade, this fish soup is still simple to make. The broth is served with fried angel hair pasta, fresh parsley, a splash of lemon juice, and sautéed prawns, creating a delightful mix of textures and flavors.
4) Homemade Pastina in Broth
Homemade pastina in broth is a traditional Italian comfort food classic. It’s often called “Italian penicillin,” because of its healthy mixture of ingredients. And, as an added bonus, it’s really warming and comforting when you are feeling under the weather.
5) Sardinian Fregola with Chickpeas
This hearty Sardinian fregola with chickpeas is a slightly spicy, vegan pasta soup ideal for colder days. As an Italian comfort food, this one-pot dish combines flavor and ease, making it perfect for weeknight meals. For more fiber, add spinach, or include pancetta or guanciale for a delicious non-vegan version.
6) Tuscan Kale, White Bean and Pasta Soup
This Tuscan kale, white bean and pasta soup is one of many versions of kale soup from Tuscany. It’s packed with hearty ingredients like kale and protein-packed beans and is both flavorful and filling. Enjoy this comforting soup as a main course or a satisfying starter on chilly days.
7) Italian Chicken Noodle Soup
This nourishing Italian chicken noodle soup stands out with its fresh organic chicken meat and rich, homemade broth. Although it requires a little more preparation than quick alternatives that use storebought broth and rotisserie chicken, it’s well worth the effort!
8) Minestrone with Pesto Genovese
This Ligurian minestrone with pesto, from Northwest Italy, is one of my favorite Italian soup recipes. It’s loaded with fresh seasonal vegetables, hearty beans, and a Genovese basil pesto that gives it a fresh contrast of flavor. It’s also a great way to use a Parmigiano rind which you can cook in the soup and then remove.
9) Romanesco Broccoli Pasta Soup
This Romanesco broccoli pasta soup caught my attention from the first spoonful! It’s a delicious and warming recipe, especially suited for the often seemingly endless winter months. The unique flavor of Romanesco broccoli shines in this traditional Roman soup, blending health and comfort beautifully.
10) Tuscan Minestrone with Orzo Pasta
This Tuscan minestrone with orzo pasta uses a variety of 10 different vegetables, along with vegetable stock, to create a healthy and flavorful Italian classic. If you like a more meaty minestrone you can also easily add sausage meat, guanciale or speck to this recipe.
11) Umbrian Lentil Soup with Pasta
This hearty Umbrian lentil soup with pasta is a traditional Italian dish that’s both simple and nourishing. It’s filled with tender lentils, pasta, and aromatic vegetables. Originating from Umbria in central Italy, this one-pot recipe makes a comforting vegetarian or vegan meal, perfect for a cozy dinner.
Winter Pasta Recipes with Meat
12) Baked Ziti or Zitoni Pasta with Spicy Sausage
This baked ziti pasta with spicy sausage, sometimes also called ziti alla diavola (devilled), is a delicious Neapolitan recipe for those who love spicy food and baked pasta dishes! It uses layers of ziti, Italian sausage, and cheeses to create a perfectly hearty and flavorful winter pasta meal.
13) Pasta with Lamb Ragu (Lamb Sugo)
This pasta with lamb ragu, also called lamb sugo, is a delicious recipe from Molise, a small region in southeastern Italy. It includes simple Italian ingredients that really let the lamb flavors shine! If you love lamb and pasta you will love this recipe!
14) Oxtail Ragu Recipe from Rome
This braised oxtail ragu recipe is an iconic Roman dish that is made by simmering oxtail in a rich tomato sauce until the meat is tender enough to fall off the bone! This is an incredibly rich and flavorful ragu that pairs beautifully with pasta or can be eaten with potatoes or polenta instead.
15) Pasta alla Norcina
This rich and creamy pasta alla Norcina from Umbria, Central Italy, is a quick and delicious recipe that takes less than 40 minutes and only needs a handful of ingredients. It’s perfect for family dinner. however, it’s impressive enough to wow your guests too.
16) Pappardelle with braised hare ragu
This pappardelle with braised hare ragu takes its inspiration from lepre in salmi, an ancient Italian wild game dish. The hare is marinated in red wine, herbs, and spices, then slow-cooked in wine and stock until it’s tender and flavorful. A touch of cocoa powder enriches the sauce, giving it a deep, slightly chocolaty finish.
17) Venison Ragu with Pappardelle
This venison ragu with pappardelle is a richly flavorful Italian classic, combining robust game flavors with a spiced, hearty sauce and delicate egg pasta ribbons. It’s excellent for cooking in large batches and will leave your guests and family thoroughly impressed.
18) Authentic Italian Braciole with Orecchiette
This authentic beef braciole with orecchiette is a classic dish from Bari, Puglia, known in the region as orecchiette alla barese or braciole alla barese. It’s traditionally enjoyed as a ‘Sunday sauce’. The beef rolls are slow-cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce until tender which adds a unique depth to the sauce that is incredibly good.
19) Bread Gnocchi with Sausage
This bread gnocchi with sausage is a seriously good, hearty traditional dish from Umbria. The rich, flavorful sauce pairs wonderfully with the gnocchi, and the recipe can be made in under an hour using homemade bread gnocchi or in just 30 minutes with store-bought potato gnocchi.
20) Tagliatelle Bolognese the authentic Italian recipe.
This authentic tagliatelle Bolognese recipe is the real deal, just as it’s served in homes and restaurants across Bologna. It’s far richer in flavor than a typical “spag bol” and a must-try for bolognese lovers! Give it a try, and it might just become your family’s new favorite bolognese recipe.
21) Homemade Maltagliati Sausage Pasta Recipe
This traditional maltagliati recipe comes from Marche in Central Italy, where the rhomboid-shaped pasta, called cresc’tajat, is made from corn and wheat flour. This unique pasta is typically served with a rustic sauce of sausage, pork ribs, beans, and tomatoes which creates a very and hearty pasta recipe, perfect for winter.
22) Neapolitan Baked Ziti Pasta al Gratin
Neapolitan baked ziti pasta al gratin with béchamel is a classic dish from Naples in Southern Italy. Traditionally enjoyed at family meals on Sundays and holidays, this rich and flavorful baked pasta comes together quickly enough to become a weeknight favorite too.
23) Creamy Pork Tenderloin Pasta (Tagliatelle alla Castellana)
This creamy pork tenderloin pasta, known as tagliatelle alla Castellana, is an elegant recipe from Trentino-Alto Adige in Northern Italy. This flavorful dish combines tender pork fillet with mushrooms, cream, brandy, and pancetta for a rich and satisfying sauce—a true taste of Italy’s mountain cuisine.
24) Tagliolini alla Langarola with Sausage, Liver and Porcini
This rich Tagliolini alla Langarola is a traditional sausage pasta from the Langhe region in Piemonte, Northwest Italy. The term “langarola” reflects its origin from “Langa,” the local name for this UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for white truffles, Barolo wines, hazelnuts, and tagliolini recipes.
Vegetarian Winter Pasta Recipes
25) Gnocchi alla Bava
This gnocchi alla Bava recipe combines soft, pillowy potato gnocchi with the bold, creamy taste of Fontina cheese. It’s another perfect example of hearty mountain cuisine from Northern Italy, bringing together comforting textures and robust flavors.
26) Chestnut maltagliati pasta with creamy mushroom sauce
This chestnut pasta with creamy mushroom sauce from Lombardy is one of the easiest homemade maltagliati recipes to prepare. The blend of chestnut flour pasta and mushrooms creates a dish that’s bursting with rich winter flavors. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this pasta brings the warmth and depth of Northern Italy to your table.
27) Mushroom Cannelloni (Manicotti) Recipe
This Italian cannelloni recipe is perfect for mushroom lovers. It features a filling that combines savory mushrooms with creamy potatoes, all baked in a rich white sauce. Truly one of the most indulgent cannelloni dishes you’ll ever taste!
28) Orzo risotto with Gorgonzola
This divine Italian orzo risotto with Gorgonzola and mascarpone is a 5-star restaurant-quality dish that’s incredibly simple to create at home. It only uses a handful of ingredients but has a beautifully creamy texture with a perfect balance of savory Gorgonzola and rich mascarpone.
29) Creamy Mushroom Gnocchi with Stracchino (Crescenza).
This creamy mushroom gnocchi with stracchino is a restaurant-worthy vegetarian dish using fall and winter Northern Italian flavors. This sauce is made from a mixture of porcini and button mushrooms that add a rich savoriness to the cheese sauce. It’s also easy enough for weeknights but special enough to serve to guests!
30) Cannelloni with Spinach and Ricotta
This cannelloni with spinach and ricotta is a classic Italian baked pasta dish, traditionally enjoyed as a starter for Sunday lunches and holiday meals. Filled with a creamy ricotta and spinach mixture, the cannelloni is baked in a rich béchamel sauce and topped with savory Parmigiano Reggiano for an irresistible finish.
31) Orzo Risotto with Pumpkin
This risotto-style pasta with pumpkin, or pasta e cocozza as it’s called in Naples, is a delicious and traditional Neapolitan dish made with orzo pasta, tender pumpkin, and fresh herbs. It’s creamy and flavorful and brings together the subtle sweetness of pumpkin with savory parmesan cheese. Serve it as a main dish or a comforting side.
32) Walnut Sauce Pasta Recipe from Liguria
This traditional Ligurian walnut sauce pasta, known as ‘trofie con salsa di noci alla Genovese’ in Italian comes from Northwest Italy. Although less famous than basil pesto, this walnut pesto is another flavorful Ligurian specialty that is just as easy to make. Its smooth, nutty taste and hearty texture make it especially suited for winter.
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