A classic Roman dish made with spaghetti, eggs, Pecorino Romano cheese, guanciale (cured pork cheek), and black pepper. The sauce is creamy and rich without using any cream. 1)
Layers of wide, flat pasta sheets alternated with meat sauce (ragù), béchamel sauce, and cheese (typically mozzarella and Parmesan), then baked until bubbly and golden. 2)
Pasta (usually trofie or trenette) tossed with a fresh pesto sauce made from basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. 3)
Wide ribbon-like pasta served with a rich, slow-cooked wild boar ragù, a specialty from Tuscany. 4)
Pasta (often penne or farfalle) with a mix of fresh, sautéed vegetables, often including zucchini, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and peas, finished with olive oil and Parmesan cheese. 5)
Fettuccine noodles tossed in a creamy sauce made from butter, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese, often served with grilled chicken or shrimp. 6)
Penne pasta in a creamy tomato sauce with a splash of vodka, which adds a subtle flavor, finished with cream and Parmesan cheese. 7)
A simple Roman dish made with pasta (usually tonnarelli or spaghetti), Pecorino Romano cheese, and black pepper, creating a creamy, peppery sauce. 8)
Ravioli stuffed with a mixture of ricotta cheese and spinach, often served with a simple tomato sauce or a sage butter sauce. 9)
Thick spaghetti-like pasta with a hole in the center, served with a sauce made from guanciale, tomato, Pecorino Romano cheese, and red pepper flakes. 10)
A hearty Italian soup made with pasta and beans, often flavored with garlic, tomatoes, and pancetta or ham. 11)
Small ear-shaped pasta with a sauce made from broccoli rabe (rapini), garlic, anchovies, and chili flakes, a specialty from Puglia. 12)
Spaghetti with fresh clams, garlic, white wine, olive oil, and parsley, often with a hint of red pepper flakes. 13)
Linguine pasta with a mix of seafood such as shrimp, clams, mussels, and squid, cooked in a light tomato or white wine sauce. 14)
A Sicilian dish with pasta (usually rigatoni or penne) in a tomato sauce with fried eggplant, fresh basil, and ricotta salata cheese. 15)