Pappardelle! Linguine! Gnocchi! Ravioli! In addition to being delicious varieties of pasta, they all are also available as fresh pastas found exclusively at Farm Boy stores! Our gourmet pastas are made using authentic Italian recipes for a taste of the old country in your own kitchen. Our fresh pastas are all locally-sourced right here in Ontario, while our artisanal dried pastas are imported from Italy.
Below are 11 delicious pasta recipes that are here to satisfy your carb cravings. For when you’re craving some starchy, stick-to-your-ribs goodness, we have you covered. Enjoy fresh stuffed and cut pastas with a variety of sauces and seasonings to nourish your belly and warm your soul. Find everything you need at a Farm Boy store near you and score deals on all your pasta necessities in our flyer.
Pasta with Pesto alla Trapanese
While we have plenty of delicious fresh pesto in our stores (including a Vegan Pesto made with pumpkin seeds), this recipe uses fresh tomatoes to make your own! When you’re craving comfort food, there’s nothing like a warm bowl of pasta, sauce, and cheese. The original recipe calls for Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, which may not be vegetarian due to the presence of animal rennet. However, you can opt for a Parmesan that doesn’t use this ingredient, or make it plant-based with our Vegan Parmezzan. Made with sunflower seeds and nutritional yeast, it’s a deliciously nutty, umami-filled flavour bomb. If you want more dairy-free cheesy goodness, serve with a sprinkle of Vegan Parmesan-Style Shredded Cheese Alternative!
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Suggested Farm Boy Items: Farm Boy™ Artisan Riccioli Pasta, Fresh Tomatoes, Fresh Herbs.
Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Cannelloni
This isn’t your mama’s squash casserole! This decadent fresh cannelloni uses 4 cups of roasted butternut squash and ricotta cheese for its luxurious filling. With the amount of vitamins and protein in both ingredients, this is a pretty good-for-you pasta dish! While this vegetarian pasta recipe takes some time to come together, with its delicious aromas filling your kitchen, you definitely won’t mind the wait. Prepared with our fresh lasagna sheets and Alfredo Pasta Sauce, it’s an absolute must-try.
Dietary: Vegetarian
Suggested Farm Boy Items: Farm Boy™ Pressed Cottage Cheese, Farm Boy™ Fresh Alfredo Pasta Sauce, Farm Boy™ Garlic Flowers, Farm Boy™ Lasagna.
Spicy Shrimp Ravioli with Rosé Sauce
Seafood pasta can be the unsung hero of the pasta world. Amid such star-stealers as meatballs and lasagna layers, seafood pasta can get pushed to the wayside (or seaside). That’s not the case in this pasta recipe that uses fresh stuffed pasta and our Frozen Raw Peeled and Deveined Shrimp to create a dish that’s seriously satisfying. This recipe takes 25 minutes from start to finish, plus the hands-off time overnight that allows the shrimp to thaw. It’s creamy and cheesy, and packed with delicate, tender shrimp that offer an impressively meaty texture.
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Suggested Farm Boy Items: Farm Boy™ Frozen Raw Peeled Deveined Shrimp 21-27, Farm Boy™ Organic Granulated Onion, Farm Boy™ Garlic Flowers, Farm Boy™ Organic Crushed Dried Chili Peppers, Farm Boy™ Rosé Pasta Sauce, Farm Boy™ Fresh Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli.
Lemony Ricotta, Spinach, and Sundried Tomato Pasta
Tangy, citrusy, and cheesy, this easy pasta recipe is one you’ll want to keep in your back pocket when you’re stuck with mostly pantry ingredients and a few fridge items. The cheesy sauce clings to our Artisan Spaghetti Pasta making every bite shine with its fresh, lemony flavour. Full of iron-rich spinach and zesty sundried tomatoes, it’s a simple flavour bomb. If you want to add extra protein to this dish, roast chicken or salmon work well mixed in or served beside it. For those following a vegetarian diet, simply make sure you’re using a vegetarian-friendly Parmesan.
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Suggested Farm Boy Items: Farm Boy™ Artisan Spaghetti Pasta, Farm Boy™ Ricotta Cheese, Farm Boy™ Sundried Tomatoes.
Red Lentil Ragu
Wholesome and satisfying, this ragu recipe is definitely a must-try when it comes to pasta! Made in the same way as a traditional Bolognese sauce, this vegan recipe substitutes lentils for the usual ground beef. Full of fibre and protein thanks to the lentils and hemp hearts, it’s also chock full of beautiful umami flavour. The addition of our tangy Balsamic Vinegar gives this dish a brightness that helps to balance and lift the other ingredients. You can enjoy it over polenta or spiralized veggies, but we love the stick-to-your-ribs comfort that comes with using our fresh pasta, like our Linguine or Pappardelle.
Dietary: Vegan
Suggested Farm Boy Items: Farm Boy™ Organic Tomato Paste, Farm Boy™ Organic Vegetable Broth, Farm Boy™ Split Red Lentils, Farm Boy™ Italian Tomatoes, Farm Boy™ Organic Italian Seasoning, Farm Boy™ Balsamic Vinegar.
Creamy Tortellini with Peas and Pancetta
This creamy pasta dish uses a classic northern Italian recipe, and in addition to tasting amazing, it also comes together so quickly! Made using our Fresh Cheese Tortellini, this pasta dish has a rich, creamy sauce that’s complemented by the fresh peas and salty Mild Pancetta. We used fresh English peas for this recipe, but our Organic Frozen Green Peas are an easy way to achieve the same flavour when they’re not in season. If you’d like to make this pasta recipe vegetarian, simply omit the pancetta and choose a rennet-free Parmesan.
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Suggested Farm Boy Items: Farm Boy™ Mild Pancetta, Farm Boy™ Garlic Flowers, Farm Boy™ Fresh Cheese Tortellini.
Fresh Linguine and Meatballs in Sugo di Pomodoro
Is there any easier dinner idea than a simple pasta and meatballs? Not when you’re using our fresh pasta, Sugo di Pomodoro, and chef-prepped meatballs! This easy dinner idea uses only 5 ingredients and is an excellent option when you’re craving hearty pasta. For a dish that’s on the table in less than half an hour, first cook the meatballs in the oven. While they cook, warm the sauce and boil water for the pasta. When the meatballs are done, toss them in the sauce. Since our fresh pasta is ready in just 3-4 minutes, you’ve got a delicious dinner ready in under 30 minutes.
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Suggested Farm Boy Items: Farm Boy™ Sweet Italian Pork Meatballs, Farm Boy™ Sugo di Pomodoro Tomato Sauce, Farm Boy™ Fresh Linguine Pasta.
Creamy Pumpkin and Chicken Tagliatelle
Cozy, comforting, and hearty pasta recipes are one of our favourite things to make (and eat). This Italian-inspired dish combines the rich, velvety taste of pumpkin with tender pieces of succulent chicken for a creamy pasta dinner. Combined with the slightly sweet and salty Maple Wood Smoked Bacon, this satisfying meal is one that’ll leave you feeling nice and full. Canned pumpkin purée makes this pasta recipe an easy one to execute, but if you’re feeling ambitious (and pumpkins are in season), you can carve and scoop it yourself!
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Suggested Farm Boy Items: Farm Boy™ Tagliatelle Artisan Pasta, Farm Boy™ Maple Wood Smoked Bacon, Farm Boy™ Organic Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, Farm Boy™ Cream Cheese, Farm Boy™ Smoked Paprika, Farm Boy™ Garlic Flowers.
Potato Gnocchi with Brown Butter and Sage
A truly simple pasta recipe that brings the decadence with relatively few ingredients. Our Fresh Gnocchi has a pillowy, potato dumpling taste and texture that is the perfect vehicle for the nutty brown butter sauce. The key to brown butter is to give it time in the pan to cook to get that dark golden colour. Using a rubber spatula, you can move the butter around the pan until every last bit is cooked. The aroma wafting up should be fragrant and nutty. The crispy sage leaves offer a delicious textural component to this rustic style pasta dish that’s ready in around 10 minutes.
Dietary: Vegetarian
Suggested Farm Boy Items: Farm Boy™ Fresh Gnocchi, Farm Boy™ Garlic Flowers, Farm Boy™ Fleur de Sel.
Creamy Chicken Tetrazzini
For a pasta recipe that makes great use of leftovers, try this one! While this recipe is for a casserole, you can simply omit the breadcrumbs and serve right from the skillet if you’re running short on time. We used leftover chicken in this recipe, but it also works well with extra holiday turkey. Rich, creamy, and wholesome, it’s a satisfying dinner recipe that’s as easy as it is delicious. Pair it with a simple green salad if you’re feeling the need for an extra dose of veggies.
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Suggested Farm Boy Items: Farm Boy™ Artisan Riccioli Pasta, Farm Boy™ Panko Breadcrumbs, Farm Boy™ Fresh Alfredo Pasta Sauce, Farm Boy™ Small Batch Classic Blend Shredded Cheese, Farm Boy™ Organic Green Peas, Farm Boy™ Sundried Tomatoes.
Mediterranean Pesto Pasta with Goat Cheese
Transform your kitchen into a Mediterranean eatery with this simple pasta recipe that combines traditional ingredients like pesto, goat cheese, and roasted red peppers. Use our Fresh Linguine to make this recipe even easier and prepare the light, bright sauce to coat every strand. (Prefer a thinner pasta shape? Our Artisan Spaghetti also works beautifully in this dish.) For those who eat meat, include the thinly sliced chicken breast. If, however, you lead a meatless lifestyle or are just trying to cut back on your meat intake, you can omit the chicken and still enjoy a delicious bowl of fresh, flavourful pasta.
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Suggested Farm Boy Items: Farm Boy™ Fresh Linguine Pasta, Farm Boy™ Pickled Roasted Red Peppers, Farm Boy™ Basil Pesto, Farm Boy™ Original Goat’s Milk Cheese, Farm Boy™ Fleur de Sel.
