New Year's Pasta Recipes

Whether you’re cooking for a quiet night in or a table of friends, these New Year’s pasta recipes are dishes that feel special and celebratory. From elegant filled pastas to slow-simmered sauces and quicker options, this is pasta worth ending the year with.

Spinach and ricotta ravioli in a brown butter sauce on a white plate. A knife and fork cutting in.

Hi! Cooking for people truly is my love language, and there’s no better time to share a meal than at New Year’s! Pasta has a way of bringing people together, it's generous, comforting, and celebratory without feeling overcomplicated.

These are the dishes I turn to when I want the food to feel special, whether I’m cooking something quick or making pasta from scratch. There’s something here for every kind of cook!

Disclaimer: pasta may not be the most strategic choice if you’re trying to stay awake until midnight, but it will be worth it!

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White plate with round ravioli, a foamy butter sauce and crisp sage. A fork digging in to a ravioli to show green spinach filling.

Classic Homemade Spinach Ricotta Ravioli

A classic filled pasta that always feels special. A great starting point if you aren't an experienced ravioli maker, this clear step-by-step guide is easy to follow and will become a favorite. Finished in a simple brown butter, it always impresses.

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Square ravioli on a white plate in a light cream sauce. Pine nuts and prosciutto on top.

Potato Ravioli with Prosciutto and Pine Nuts

Potato ravioli with prosciutto and pine nuts in a light cream sauce. The potato filling is flavoured with parmesan, sage and lemon for a creamy, luscious pasta filling. The thin prosciutto draped over the top adds the perfect salty finishing touch.

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White plate with six ravioli in a creamy mushroom sauce. Fresh rosemary and lemon zest on top.

Bacon and Ricotta Ravioli in a Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Rich, cozy, and deeply savory, this ravioli is finished with a creamy mushroom sauce that makes it feel especially indulgent. The ravioli can be made into any shape or swap out for something store-bought to make it easy.

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Cacio e Pepe

Simple, bold, and incredibly satisfying, this Roman classic relies on just a few ingredients and my method is foolproof. Guaranteed to satisfy anyone and you could make it a touch more elevated by hand rolling some pici pasta.

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Creamy Tomato Pasta

A reliable favorite that comes together quickly but never feels boring! Rich, silky, and comforting, ideal for a last minute New Year’s dinner that still feels like a treat.

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White Wine and Butter Pasta

Glossy, elegant, and endlessly versatile, this white wine butter sauce is all about simplicity. A great option when you want something fast that still feels refined and special.

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Beef Short Rib Ragu

An absolute show stopper! Perfect with pasta, polenta or mashed potato. It's rich, super flavorsome and extremely impressive for a dinner party.

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The best bolognese

A timeless, slow simmered sauce that’s always worth the time it takes. Generous, comforting, and perfect for feeding a group or welcoming the new year with something familiar. Your guests will go home asking for the recipe, I promise.

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White Pork Ragu

One of my most popular recipes for a reason. Pork shoulder braises in white wine, milk and stock with fennel seeds, pancetta and loads of herbs until it melts into the most luscious, savoury white ragu.

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Lasagne Bolognese

A true crowd pleaser that feels celebratory every time. Make it ahead, feed a table full of people, and let the oven do the work.

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Sausage Pasta Bake

This insanely delicious pasta bake tastes exactly like a lasagne but with much less effort. Cooked pasta in a creamy tomato sauce flavored with sausages, crispy bacon and topped with parmesan and mozzarella cheese.

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French Onion Mac and Cheese

Rich, cozy, and unapologetically indulgent, this mac and cheese combines deep onion flavor with plenty of cheese. Perfect for relaxed New Year’s gatherings or a comforting start to the year.

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Tips for serving pasta at a dinner party

Filled pasta
Ravioli can be made well ahead and frozen. Use my guide for storing ravioli for the best method. For a simple and impressive sauce make my brown butter sauce.

Quick pasta sauces
Elevate a simple sauce with good quality dried pasta or if you feel like making your own, head to my pasta dough recipe.

Slow cooked sauces
Meat sauces are better the next day which is a win win for entertaining as all you'll need to do is re-heat and boil your pasta.

Heat your plates
Pasta can cool quickly so have your plates gently heating in the oven at the lowest temperature for 15 minutes.

Keep the rest of the meal simple
A green salad and good bread are often all you need alongside pasta.

Hi, I'm Emilie

I've spent years testing pasta doughs, sauces, and weeknight favorites so you don't have to. Everything on The Burnt Butter Table is designed to be simple, comforting, and unbelievably delicious.