What is the best Italian pasta dish?

From Roman classics to regional specialties, experience the timeless flavors that define Italian cuisine. Which pasta dish deserves the crown?

1

Spaghetti Carbonara

Roman classic made with eggs, pecorino cheese, guanciale, and black pepper creating a silky sauce.

2

Tagliatelle al Ragù Bolognese

Bologna's signature dish featuring fresh tagliatelle with slow-cooked, meaty ragù sauce.

3

Cacio e Pepe

Roman pasta made with pecorino cheese and black pepper, creating a rich, tangy creamy sauce.

4

Penne all'Arrabbiata

Roman dish with penne, tomatoes, and dried red chilies for a spicy, tangy flavor.

5

Fettuccine Alfredo

Creamy Roman pasta with butter, Parmesan cheese, and fresh fettuccine ribbons.

6

Lasagna Bolognese

Layered pasta dish from Bologna with ragù, béchamel, and Parmesan cheese.

7

Pasta al Pesto

Genoese classic made with fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, and olive oil.

8

Tortellini

Meat-filled pasta parcels from Emilia-Romagna, served in broth or with cream sauce.

9

Ravioli

Filled pasta pockets typically containing cheese, meat, or vegetables, served with sauce.

10

Spaghetti alle Vongole

Coastal Italian pasta with spaghetti and fresh clams in white wine sauce.

11

Orecchiette con Broccoli

Pugliese dish with ear-shaped pasta combined with sautéed broccoli and garlic.

12

Rigatoni all'Amatriciana

Roman pasta with rigatoni, guanciale, tomatoes, and Pecorino cheese.

13

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Simple, elegant pasta with spaghetti, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil.

14

Pasta alla Norma

Sicilian dish with pasta, eggplant, tomatoes, basil, and ricotta salata.

15

Cannelloni

Tubular pasta filled with meat or cheese and baked with tomato or cream sauce.