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Delicious homemade pasta recipes to try

Explore these easy and tasty handmade pasta recipes, from stuffed pelmeni to gnocchi with eggplant and parmesan

Newsroom November 26 02:43

Handmade pasta: An art that, once you master it, guarantees you’ll never go hungry. These recipes are rich, comforting, and packed with flavor, perfect for satisfying all your cravings.

Long, thick, stuffed, traditional, and ethnic-style pasta, as well as homemade gnocchi—this list includes everything a true pasta lover would want. Who doesn’t belong to this fan club, right? One thing is for sure: no one will leave disappointed, no matter which recipe you serve from below.

1. Pelmeni stuffed with mushrooms and yogurt paprika sauce

We make Pelmeni, the Russian version of tortellini. In this recipe, the pasta is stuffed with mushrooms and served with a yogurt and paprika sauce.

2. Pelmeni

A recipe by Milena Chamourlidou for the famous Russian ravioli filled with minced meat.

3. Triftoudi with tomato, yogurt, and mint

Ever wondered how to make manestra? If not, now’s the time to try Triftoudi, the simplest and easiest handmade pasta. Here, it’s cooked with tomato, dry mint, and yogurt.

4. Wine-braised rooster with handmade macaroni

In this recipe, we make handmade macaroni and pair it with spicy rooster, mushrooms, and a flavorful oven bake.

5. Perfect homemade ravioli

Learn how to make Italian-style dumplings, stuffed with fresh herbs, for a memorable dinner party. The recipe by Hannah Yeadon is simply impressive.

6. Handmade Maniatiki lasagna with white kagiána and mizithra

We make Maniatiki lasagna with white kagiána and mizithra, and enjoy it in a different version, topped with freshly grated nutmeg.

7. Handmade gogkes with parsley-basil pesto

Handmade gogkes are already a masterpiece on their own, but with the addition of parsley-basil pesto from Lampros Vakiaros, they reach another level of greatness. Gogkes for life!

8. Boktsa Manti

An original and incredibly tasty recipe by Lemonia Samanta.

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9. Pontian manti

The divine Pontian manti—anyone who’s tried it knows the effort is worth it to enjoy it at home. Otherwise, if you happen to be in Thessaloniki, make sure to try it!

10. Gnocchi with eggplant and parmesan

These gnocchi, made by Maggy Tabakaki, are special because they are made with ricotta cheese, not potatoes, and are served with cubed eggplant. A deliciously unique combination!

11. Italian gnocchi with Verona-style tomato sauce

The world-famous Italian gnocchi, made with potatoes, in an amazing recipe with tomato sauce. This dish comes from Verona and it’s well worth trying to make yourself.

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