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The Most Popular Pasta and Noodle Recipes of 2022

From creamy mushroom ragù to hearty vegan pho.
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Photograph by Isa Zapata.  Food Styling by Cyd McDowell.  Prop Styling by Paige Hicks

Of the many, many recipes we publish, there are bound to be a few favorites that steal the spotlight. From seasonal show-stoppers to comforting classics, these are the recipes our readers can’t get enough of. Head right this way for all of our greatest hits.

Sometimes we’re surprised by what climbs the ranks to most popular. Here we’re in total agreement. A number of BA staff favorites made the list of most-clicked pastas and noodles, like this Sesame Chicken Cabbage Salad, about which editorial operations associate Kate Kassin confessed, “I’ve made just about every week since I first sampled it during its development in the test kitchen.” Or this Fresh Pasta With Buttered Tomatoes that associate food editor Kendra Vaculin raved about: “When recipes change my life, I can’t help but say so, loudly and to whoever is around.”

Whichever variety you have in stock, be it udon (for Chickpea Soup) or ditalini (for One-Pot Puttanesca), this list is a stellar place to start. Then head to our new Epicurious iOS app for even more noodles because you (okay, we) can never have enough.

  • Gochujang sesame noodles with torn basil in a bowl
    Photograph by Emma Fishman, food styling by Micah Morton, prop styling by Dayna Seman.
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    Gochujang-Sesame Noodles

    Spicy gochujang and creamy tahini come together harmoniously in this punchy, umami-rich noodle dish.

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  • Photograph by Emma Fishman, food styling by Pearl Jones, prop styling by Sophie Strangio
    2/10

    Saucy Tofu Noodles With Cucumbers and Chili Crisp

    Get your Hulk on while squeezing out every bit of water from the tofu—it’s critical to achieving the crisp crumbles that make the sauce’s texture so satisfying.

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  • Photograph by Isa Zapata.  Food styling by Susan Ottaviano.  Prop Styling by Maeve Sheridan
    3/10

    Chickpea Noodle Soup

    There’s triple the chickpea in this quick and comforting soup: The broth is flavored with chickpea miso, and the mix of soft and crispy chickpeas makes for a delightful mix of textures.

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  • Photograph by Isa Zapata.  Food Styling by Cyd McDowell.  Prop Styling by Paige Hicks
    4/10

    Vegan Cacio e Pepe

    This vegan cacio e pepe is everything we know and love about cheesy pasta (minus the cheese!): delicious, a little fancy, and deceptively simple to make.

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  • Photograph by Vanessa Granda, food styling by Pearl Jones, prop styling by Marina Bevilacqua
    5/10

    Fresh Pasta With Buttered Tomatoes

    Two-ingredient homemade pasta (no machine required!) meets a buttery yet fresh tomato sauce finished with a drop of umami-rich fish sauce.

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  • Photograph by Isa Zapata.  Food Styling by Kat Boytsova.  Prop Styling by Stephanie De Luca
    6/10

    Vegan Pho

    This vegan pho broth gets its rich, umami-packed flavor from a medley of well-toasted spices, charred veg, dried mushrooms, and miso for a soul-edifying soup.

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  • Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Pearl Jones, prop styling by Marina Bevilacqua
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    One-Pot Puttanesca

    The pasta cooks directly in the tomato-rich broth, which means it absorbs every bit of umami—and you have one fewer pot to wash.

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  • Photograph by Emma Fishman, food styling by Pearl Jones, prop styling by Sophie Strangio
    8/10

    Chicken Soup With Rice Noodles and Scallion Crisp

    Not every chicken soup needs hours on the stove. This weeknight number gets a jump-start in flavor from browned ginger and bone-in chicken breasts.

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  • Photograph by Maya Visnyei, food styling by Pearl Jones, prop styling by Marina Bevilacqua
    9/10

    Pasta With Creamy Mushroom Ragù

    This weeknight-friendly recipe for vegetarian mushroom ragù turns out a rich tomatoey sauce that tastes like it simmered for hours.

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  • Photograph by Emma Fishman, food styling by Caroline Hwang, prop styling by Elizabeth Jaime
    10/10

    Crunchy Ramen Noodle Salad With Cabbage

    Forget about croutons. Uncooked instant ramen brings big crunch to this sweet-sour cabbage slaw that’s perfect for your next cookout.

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Antara is an associate editor at Bon Appétit whose work includes writing about the joys of cooking with South Asian spice blends, a review of Bad Bunny’s Miami restaurant, and plenty of ingredient and technique explainers to help level up your kitchen skills. She developed the “Part-Time Plant-Based
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