November 4: Creative Pasta Recipes for National Unity Day in Italy!
Want to celebrate National Unity Day in Italy like a true Italian? Then there are lots of quick and easy dinner ideas that include pasta. The celebration is held on the 4th November and is a special day that is used to celebrate the end of the Great War, in 1918.
This is a day where Italian families come together to remember those who passed away, and to look to the future. It is also a day when people enjoy great food, and as it's Italy, pasta is an incredibly popular celebration dish.
Gourmet pasta is really easy to cook when it's purchased, but did you know it's also really easy to make yourself with a pasta maker? Dishfolio has tips and recipes to help you make your own pasta, as well as cook pasta you have purchased.

Spaghettini with crispy sauce
Thin Spaghetti with a sauce of crispy vegetables and meat, with the colors of Italy.
by Pane-Bistecca
Rigatoni with Hot Italian Sausage and Baco
Rigatoni with hot Italian sausage and bacon. Quick, easy, delicious.
by AnUneducatedPalate
Peas, Asparagus, and Shells Alfredo
Healthy pasta alfredo with peas, asparagus, and mint.
by Cooking Madly
Penne w/Spicy Pumpkin/Sausage Sauce
Penne rigate is tossed with a creamy sauce of pumpkin puree and spicy Italian sausage forming the perfect fall pasta dish.
by webicurean
One Pan Mushroom Linguini Alfredo
Linguini alfredo with sautéed mushrooms all made in a single pot. Easy delicious pasta!
by kneadforfood
Pasta bolognese
You can never go wrong with a classic dish like pasta bolognese for lunch or dinner! Slow cooked for maximum flavor
by cma0425
Roasted Garlic Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle tossed with Roasted Garlic, Toasted Walnuts and Cornish Blue Cheese
by Sudden Lunch
Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon & Garlic
Delicious light pasta recipe with garlic, lemon and tomatoes.
by cookingnooklady
Zesty Cannelloni
Mozzarella cheese melted over herby pasata, and home made pasta wrapped around a delightful, zesty, ricotta, cottage cheese, and spinach filling.
by LicktheSpoon
Penne with Cabbage and Provolone Piccante
Penne with Cabbage and Provolone Piccante
by TakingOnMagazines
Spinach Pasta Bake
A vegetarian one dish meal of pasta and tomato sauce, with spinach and garbanzo beans, baked with mozzarella.
by joybee83
Creamy Herb Sauce with Homemade Fettucini
Spicy Cajun Crawfish top this delicious pasta dish with creamy herb sauce.
by Snippets of Thyme
Smokey Mac Cheese Pasta
Smokey Mac and Cheese pasta, a flavorsome pasta recipe loved by us and with added rotisserie chicken, bacon and Jack cheese it becomes a delight.
by KnorrUSA
Prosciutto and Butternut Squash Pasta
Prosciutto and Butternut Squash Pasta with Arugula and Pine Nuts
by mogwaisoup
Fusilli with Roasted Tomato & Basil Pesto
Pesto made with combination of roasted tomatoes & basil mixed with hot Pasta - easy quick & flavorful
by shwetainthekitchen
Fiesta Lasagna
Layered whole wheat tortilla casserole with refried beans, chicken, salsa, and lots of melted cheese!
by dizzybusyandhungry
Italian Sausage & Mushroom Skillet Lasagna
Italian Sausage & Mushroom Skillet Lasagna--one pot meals never tasted so good!
by The Culinary Chronicles
Shrimp Arugula Linguine
Shrimp and arugula team up to make this pasta dish pack a powerful nutritional punch, as well as satisfy your hungry family.
by dizzybusyandhungry
Linguine with arugula pesto with feta chee
Linguine with arugula pesto with feta cheese and candied lemon
by Sunflowers8
Spaghetti with Pasta Sauce
Homemade pasta sauce with tomatoes and basil, served over spaghetti.
by steamingpot
Tagliatelle with asparagus carbonara
A renewed typical italian recipe to share with friends.
by cookingmesoftly
Cannelloni with Spinach Ricotta Fil
Cannelloni with Spinach Ricotta Filling - rich, decadent and just melts in your mouth - perfect accompaniment to my new blog design!
by avocadopesto
Rigatoni with Hot Italian Sausage and Baco
Rigatoni with hot Italian sausage and bacon. Quick, easy, delicious.
by AnUneducatedPalate
Simple Cheesy Chicken Farfalle with Peas
Simple Cheesy Chicken Farfalle with Peas is a balanced meal that the adults and kids will love!
by TheSlowRoastedItalian
Tortellini Soup
Tortellini soup is a quick and easy dinner you can have on the table in under an hour. Satisfying and delicious!
by Orwhateveryoudo
Beetroot Ravioli with Kale Ricotta Filling
Gluten-free beet ravioli stuffed with a garlicky kale ricotta filling.
by Assaggiare
Gnocchi in a Truffled Mushroom Frenzy
From Scratch Gnocchi in a Truffled Mushroom Frenzy with Crispy Sage. Part 2 of 3 as to why 3 ways are a good idea.
by Gastronomical Sovereignty
Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake
Creamy, cheesy, indulgent and comforting, this is a great one bowl meal for cold winter days
by Deeba Rajpal