Italian Pasta Recipes for Italian Heritage Month

October is Italian Heritage Month, and at Victoria Fine Foods, Italian heritage has always been at the heart of what we do. We make our sauce the way we would make it for our own families, and our cooks wake up at 3 a.m. to slowly kettle cook our sauces. We’ve been doing it this way since 1929, and we don’t take shortcuts like other major brands that rely on quick heating transfer tubes for their sauces.  

Our authentic Italian heritage and techniques doesn’t stop at the cooking process. Our sauces are all made with 100% Italian Tomatoes and always fresh ingredients like fresh garlic, fresh basil and freshly cut onions, without ever using dried herbs. That slow cooked process with real ingredients is a difference you can taste. 

From rich Marinara to creamy Vodka Sauce and vibrant Tomato Basil, our sauces make it easy to bring authentic Italian-inspired flavor to everyday meals. We’re giving you some of our favorite Victoria® pasta recipes to help your family celebrate. 

Shrimp and Spinach Alla Vodka with Bowtie Pasta

Creamy, savory and ready in just 30 minutes, this pasta pairs shrimp and fresh spinach with bowtie pasta and Victoria® Low Sodium Vodka Sauce. Finish it with Parmesan for a simple weeknight dinner that feels a little more special.

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Large Pasta Shells Stuffed with Whipped Ricotta

This comforting baked pasta starts with large shells filled with light, fluffy ricotta flavored with basil, lemon zest and nutmeg. The shells are placed in Victoria® Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce, topped with mozzarella and baked until warm and bubbly.

Try  the Large Pasta Shells Stuffed with Whipped Ricotta Recipe

Chicken Penne Alla Vodka

Sometimes the simplest Italian pasta recipes are the ones you come back to again and again. This quick and easy  dinner has tender chicken, penne and Victoria® Vodka Sauce, optional Parmesan, and red pepper flakes and fresh herbs to finish. It’s sure to please everyone around your table!

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Crab Chesapeake Penne Pasta

Italian flavor meets a coastal favorite in this pasta featuring fresh lump crab, basil, Parmesan and Victoria® Marinara Sauce. It’s an easy way to turn a jar of marinara into an impressive seafood pasta for four to six.

Make the Crab Chesapeake Penne Pasta Recipe

Seafood Pasta with Tomato Basil Sauce

Shrimp and calamari come together with garlic, red pepper flakes and Victoria® Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce in this seafood-forward pasta. Fresh basil adds the finishing touch to a dinner that’s ready in just over 30 minutes.

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Pasta with Shrimp Arrabbiata

Prefer your pasta with a little heat? This simple recipe combines shrimp, linguine or bucatini and Victoria® Spicy Marinara Sauce for a bold dinner with just a handful of ingredients.

Check out the Pasta with Shrimp Arrabbiata Recipe

Bring a Taste of Italy to Your Table

This October, make Italian Heritage Month your own by trying a new pasta recipe and sharing a meal with the people you love. Explore more Italian pasta recipes from Victoria Fine Foods and discover sauces that make bringing authentic Italian flavor to the table deliciously simple.