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The Best Italian-American Pastas for To Add to This Week's Menu

From creamy sauces to herby, tangy flavors, these Italian-American pasta recipes are anything but ordinary. If you crave comfort food with a twist, you’ll want to try every one of these pasta favorites—your table will be buzzing for seconds.

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Updated on Fri, 08 May 2026
Vibrant image: steaming cream cheese garlic pasta with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan on top. Save
Vibrant image: steaming cream cheese garlic pasta with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan on top. | sonicpantry.com
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Cream Cheese Garlic Pasta with Broccoli

Vibrant image: steaming cream cheese garlic pasta with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan on top.
Vibrant image: steaming cream cheese garlic pasta with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan on top. | sonicpantry.com

Lusciously creamy and garlicky, this pasta blends rich cream cheese, sautéed broccoli, and a shower of Parmesan for melt-in-your-mouth comfort.

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Sausage and Peppers Pasta

A steaming bowl of Sausage and Peppers Pasta, ready to serve with fresh parsley and Parmesan.
A steaming bowl of Sausage and Peppers Pasta, ready to serve with fresh parsley and Parmesan. | sonicpantry.com

"My whole family asked for seconds! The sausage and sweet bell peppers bring so much flavor—even my picky eater was happy." —Morgan

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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Broccoli Skillet Pasta

Savory Garlic Parmesan Broccoli & Chicken Pasta with tender pasta and melted Parmesan, garnished with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of extra cheese.
Savory Garlic Parmesan Broccoli & Chicken Pasta with tender pasta and melted Parmesan, garnished with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of extra cheese. | sonicpantry.com

Packed with savory chicken, bright broccoli, and a cheesy Parmesan sauce, this one-pan pasta makes weeknight dinner a breeze.

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Creamy Pesto Tortellini Skillet

A close-up of cheesy tortellini coated in creamy pesto sauce, garnished with fresh basil and cherry tomatoes.
A close-up of cheesy tortellini coated in creamy pesto sauce, garnished with fresh basil and cherry tomatoes. | sonicpantry.com

"Honestly, this was the easiest dinner I've made in ages but tasted like a restaurant—love the creamy pesto with rotisserie chicken!" —Camille

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Lemon Butter Shrimp Pasta

Succulent pink shrimp coated in zesty garlic butter sauce tossed with delicate angel hair pasta, finished with chopped parsley and a drizzle of lemon juice.
Succulent pink shrimp coated in zesty garlic butter sauce tossed with delicate angel hair pasta, finished with chopped parsley and a drizzle of lemon juice. | sonicpantry.com

Tender shrimp and light angel hair pasta tossed in a tangy, buttery lemon sauce make this dish a seafood lover's dream.

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