From 10-minute lemon pasta to the show-stopping penne alla vodka, I cooked and ranked 13 of Ina Garten’s most popular pasta dishes. Watch to see which recipe earned the #1 spot, get honest taste-test reactions, and discover quick weeknight wins versus special-occasion showstoppers. Perfect for Barefoot Contessa fans, busy home cooks, and anyone craving creamy, comforting carbs.
In this video you’ll find:
• A countdown from #13 to #1 with flavor notes and difficulty ratings
• Time-saving tips straight from Ina’s kitchen
• Which pastas are best for meal prep, potlucks, or date night
• My secret tweaks to lighten heavy dishes without losing flavor
Chapters:
0:00 Intro & ranking criteria
0:55 #13 Broccoli & Bow Ties
2:10 #12 3-Ingredient Lemon Pasta
3:25 #11 Spring Green Carbonara
4:40 #10 Baked Rigatoni with Lamb Ragù
6:05 #9 Rigatoni with Sausage & Fennel
7:20 #8 Grown-Up Mac & Cheese
8:35 #7 Orecchiette with Sausage & Broccoli Rabe
9:50 #6 Overnight Mac & Cheese
11:05 #5 Favorite Weeknight Pasta
12:15 #4 Summer Garden Pasta
13:30 #3 Five-Cheese Penne
14:45 #2 Weeknight Bolognese
16:00 #1 Penne Alla Vodka—why it’s unbeatable
17:30 Final thoughts & next recipes to try
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