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