32 spicy pasta recipes

Try this basic dish that has hints of Italian heritage in every bite.

Penne with Provencal eggplant, slow-caramelized sweet peppers, garlic, and fresh basil in a lemony Italian-herb dressing. A meatless pasta bowl built on long, gentle cooking.

Roasted sweet potato salad with five-spice, watercress, toasted almonds, and tangy goat cheese for warm vegetable sides ready in 60 minutes.

Baked penne casserole layered with stir-fried vegetables, spicy pasta sauce, and mozzarella cheese. Fennel seeds and red pepper flakes add warmth to this make-ahead vegetarian bake.

Hacienda dressing made with just two ingredients: creamy ranch and Pace picante sauce. A spicy Southwestern ranch that works on salads, beans, pasta, and sliced avocados.

Cold gazpacho pasta salad with rotelle, cucumber, bell pepper, jalapeño, tomato juice and fresh lime. Spanish-inspired summer pasta salad with a spicy kick.

Italian sausage fettuccine with hot Italian sausage, onions, and a silky bechamel cream sauce. A weeknight spicy-creamy pasta that's ready in 40 minutes.

Pepper corn pasta: semolina and cornmeal fresh pasta with black pepper, red pepper flakes, oregano, and garlic worked into the dough. A golden, spicy homemade noodle for bold sauces.

Chilled orzo pasta salad with fresh corn, smoked chicken, red pepper, and basil in a sweet-spicy rice vinegar and lime dressing. Topped with toasted pine nuts.

Pasta arrabbiata with dried red chilies, six cloves of garlic, and tomato passata in olive oil. A spicy, stripped-down Italian classic with just seven ingredients.

Spaghettini alla carrettiera with a spicy tomato-vodka cream sauce made from fresh tomatoes, garlic, dried chili, and heavy cream. A fiery Italian pasta that's silky smooth.

Spicy sun-dried tomato pasta with garlic, shallots, and jalapenos tossed with broken lasagna noodles and fresh Parmesan. A bold, no-fuss weeknight dinner ready in 45 minutes.

A cozy vegetarian pasta soup loaded with sliced meatless sausage, serrano chiles, red bell pepper, and sweet peas in a lemon pepper broth. Hearty, spicy, and ready in an hour.

This easy roasted garlic paste is so versatile and delicious, it can be spread over the pizza crust, bread, or even mixed with pasta salad. It brings the garlic and roasting flavors at the same time, but without the spiciness from the raw garlic.

A spicy paste of Spanish origin that contains garlic, caraway, cumin and coriander.

Chili-bacon rub made with bacon drippings, chili powder, cayenne, garlic, and tomato paste. A smoky, spicy paste for chicken and barbecue. Five ingredients, five minutes.