Comfort Pasta Recipes

Nothing hits the spot like a warm bowl of pasta from Carbe Diem. Our feel-good, comfort pasta recipes are perfect for turning a simple meal into a delicious, cozy favorite. Explore our collection and find your next go-to comfort dish!

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Plates of spaghetti with tomato sauce on a blue tiled table.

Weeknight Spaghetti & Meatballs

A hearty, family-favorite meal made easy for busy weeknights. Tender beef and pork meatballs simmer in rich marinara sauce and are served over perfectly cooked spaghetti, then finished with Parmesan...

55

Minutes

6

Servings

70

Net Carbs

660

Calories

Pasta dish with cherry tomatoes and basil in a pan.

One-Pot Cherry Tomato & Sausage Rotini

Juicy cherry tomatoes burst into a rich, savory sauce alongside perfectly seasoned Italian sausage and al dente rotini, finished with fresh mozzarella and basil for an effortless weeknight dinner that's...

25

Minutes

6

Servings

23

Net Carbs

480

Calories

Plate of pasta with a box of Fettuccine noodles on a checkered cloth.

Chipotle Alfredo with Blackened Shrimp

Recipe by: Zamira De Santos

Smoky, creamy, and packed with heat, this Chipotle Alfredo with Blackened Shrimp combines tender fettuccine, spicy adobo cream sauce, and seared shrimp for a bold twist on a classic comfort...

20

Minutes

6

Servings

21

Net Carbs

650

Calories

Three bowls of penne pasta with a creamy red sauce on a light surface with a blue cloth.

Penne alla Vodka

This rich and comforting Penne alla Vodka combines tender Carbe Diem!™ penne with a velvety tomato-vodka cream sauce, crisp pancetta, and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes. Finished...

35

Minutes

6

Servings

21

Net Carbs

530

Calories

Plate of pasta with toppings on a textured surface with a cutting board and ingredients.

Birria Fettuccine

Recipe by: Zamira De Santos

This Birria Fettuccine fuses slow-cooked, beer-braised beef and rich chile consommé with tender pasta and cotija cheese for a bold, savory mashup of Mexican birria and Italian comfort.

105

Minutes

6

Servings

11

Net Carbs

500

Calories

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Cheesy Baked Chicken Tinga Pasta

Recipe by: Zamira De Santos

This Cheesy Baked Chicken Tinga Pasta layers tender shredded chicken, smoky chipotle sauce, and chorizo-studded veggies with gooey Monterey Jack cheese for a bold, bubbling, Tex-Mex-inspired comfort bake.

75

Minutes

6

Servings

15

Net Carbs

590

Calories

Creamy Cottage Cheese Marinara Baked Rotini

Creamy Cottage Cheese & Marinara Baked Rotini

This comforting baked rotini features creamy cottage cheese, rich marinara, and a golden, bubbly finish for a hearty, satisfying dish.

40

Minutes

6

Servings

32

Net Carbs

610

Calories

Classic Macaroni & Cheese

Classic Macaroni & Cheese

The crowd-pleasing favorite everyone enjoys from 1-99!

45

Minutes

6

Servings

27

Net Carbs

570

Calories

Baked pasta dish with peas served on a wooden table with plates and a green napkin.

Chicken, Pea & Penne Pasta Bake

Perfect for a cool fall or winter night, this chicken, pea & penne pasta bake is a comforting, filling dish with tender chicken, flavorful peas, and perfectly cooked penne. Wrapped in a creamy,...

60

Minutes

6

Servings

30

Net Carbs

530

Calories