Tired of your usual pasta go-tos? Then mix things up with the likes of strawberries or caviar instead. We promise you'll be surprised: weird as they sound, these ingredients actually translate to dishes bursting with flavor. Rather than judge a book dish by its cover, open your mind (and stomach) and give these pasta dishes a chance. In turn, you may just come across a new favorite.
— Additional reporting by Emily Bibb
Penne With Zucchini and Yogurt Cream Sauce
OMG ingredient: yogurt
Get the recipe: penne with zucchini and yogurt cream sauce [1]
Slow-Cooked Shredded Beef Ragu Pasta
OMG ingredient: beef brisket
Get the recipe: slow-cooked shredded beef ragu pasta [2]
Hummus Noodles With Blistered Cherry Tomatoes
OMG ingredient: hummus
Get the recipe: hummus noodles with blistered cherry tomatoes [3]
Fettuccine With Brown-Butter Asparagus
OMG ingredient: créme fraiche
Get the recipe: fettuccine with brown-butter asparagus and parmesan fonduta [4]
Pasta With Fava Greens
OMG ingredient: fava greens
Get the recipe: pasta with fava greens [5]
One-Pot Vegetarian Pesto Tortellini
OMG ingredient: cream cheese
Get the recipe: one-pot vegetarian pesto tortellini [6]
Tortellini Mac and Cheese
OMG ingredient: buttermilk
Get the recipe: tortellini macaroni and cheese [7]
Tomato and Bacon Pasta
OMG ingredients: BACON
Get the recipe: tomato and bacon pasta [8]
Gouda Mac and Cheese With Peaches and Prosciutto
OMG ingredient: peaches
Get the recipe: gouda mac and cheese with peaches and prosciutto [9]
Pasta With Nettles, Almonds, and Feta
OMG ingredient: nettles
Get the recipe: pasta with nettles, almonds, feta, and sesame seeds [10]
Goat Milk Fettuccine With Sweet Nectarine
OMG ingredient: nectarine
Get the recipe: goat milk fettuccine with sweet nectarine [11]
Popcorn Shrimp Mac and Cheese
OMG ingredient: popcorn (aka fried) shrimp
Get the recipe: popcorn shrimp mac and cheese [12]
Campanelle With Hard-Boiled Eggs, Capers, and Watercress
OMG ingredients: hard-boiled eggs and watercress
Get the recipe: campanelle with hard-boiled eggs, capers, and watercress [13]
Pimiento Macaroni and Cheese
OMG ingredient: evaporated milk
Get the recipe: pimiento macaroni and cheese [14]
Butternut Squash and Gorgonzola Rigatoni Pie With Fried Sage
OMG ingredient: gorgonzola
Get the recipe: butternut squash and gorgonzola rigatoni pie [15]
Cheesy Tomato and Chipotle Pasta
OMG ingredient: chipotle pepper in adobo
Get the recipe: cheesy tomato and chipotle pasta [16]
One-Pot Pasta With Andouille Sausage
OMG ingredient: andouille sausage
Get the recipe: one-pot pasta with andouille sausage [17]
Three-Cheese Shells With Mushrooms and Radicchio
OMG ingredient: radicchio
Get the recipe: three-cheese shells with mushrooms and radicchio [18]
White Chocolate Mac and Cheese
OMG ingredient: white chocolate
Get the recipe: white chocolate mac and cheese [19]
Garlic Pasta With Fish Sauce
OMG ingredients: fish sauce
Get the recipe: garlic pasta with fish sauce [20]
Pasta With Sea Urchin and Caviar
OMG ingredients: sea urchin and caviar
Get the recipe: pasta with sea urchin and caviar [21]
Spaghetti With Strawberries
OMG ingredients: strawberries
Get the recipe: spaghetti with strawberries [22]
