Your complete guide to Mumbai's best unique variations of pasta

Scarlet delightIndulge in the fiery Penne Allrsquo Arrabbiata at this muchloved outlet made with spicy San Marzano tomato sauce chillies and garlicAT Gustoso Kwality House Kemps Corner Grant Road also at Khar CALL 7045000020COST Rs825Topped with goldPic CourtesyCincinIf you are craving a personal touch dig into this Strapponi E Gamberi with handtorn pasta sheets tossed with juicy prawns and crowned with a golden egg yolkAT CinCin Raheja Tower G Block BKCCALL 8355870000COST Rs 895Coastal flavoursPic CourtesyLa PantheraFor lovers of seafood the Linguine a la Vongole comes with clams calamari prawns drizzled with champagne sauce and fresh herbsAT La Panthera INS Tower G Block BKCCALL 8000909056COST Rs 975The classic foreverPic CourtesySammy SosaSome traditions have been passed down through the years like this Mac n Cheese With three premium cheeses layering a luxurious macaroni this one is perfect for an Italian tasteAT Sammy Sosa 18 Meera CHS Link Road Oshiwara Andheri WestCALL 9833666555COST Rs 550Go greenPic CourtesyAlfredosTry a fresh take with this medley of vegetables with perfectly cooked penne pasta and seasoned herbs in a Penne VerdureAT Alfredorsquos Royal Classic Link Road Lokhandwala Andheri WestCALL 8097614462COST Rs 495 vegetarian Rs 560 nonvegetarianTang of tomatoPic CourtesydineanddiscoverDonrsquot miss out on the Tagliatelle Ai Pomodori mdash strips of pasta noodles cooked in a flavourful tomato and basil sauce You can select a nonvegetarian version or keep it a light vegetarian tuckinAT Mia Cucina Transocean House MHADA Colony 19 Powai also at VikhroliCALL 9595000200COST Rs 545Spice it upPic CourtesySixteen33You cannot go wrong with a Spaghetti Arrabiata that comes with the right blend of spice colour and fresh herbsAT Sixteen33 Pali Hill Bandra WestCALL 9758999555COST Rs 490Keep it classicPic CourtesytoastpastabarFor something simple but memorable try the Linguine pasta at this Lower Parel eatery made with tomato sauce dried chilli garlic basil and completed with a drizzle of parmesan and pangrattatoAT Toast Pasta Bar Kamala Mills Compound Senapati Bapat Marg Lower ParelCALL 9594398238COST Rs 850Slowcooked celebrationPic CourtesyBastianNothing says grand like this Lamb Papardelle braised in white wine with ribbons of fresh pasta and parmesanAT Bastian 48th floor Kohinoor Square Dadar WestCALL 50333555COST Rs 1560Straight from the seaPic CourtesyBrunch amp CakeIf the regular Mac n Cheese is not for you try this lobster variant that comes stuffed within an inhouse garlic herb loafAT Brunch amp Cake Ground floor Raheja Altimus WorliCALL 8657500061COST Rs 2450 onwardsCheesy pocketsPic CourtesyamericanobombayFind your ideal dish at this South Mumbai restaurant that whips up a succulent rendition of Black Truffle Cappelletti featuring elegantlypresented pockets of pasta stuffed with three different types of cheese and infused with Black Truffle SauceAT Americano Radha Bhavan Nagindas Master Road Kala GhodaCALL 9920954300COST Rs 975Creamy Beetroot PastaIngredients frac12 cup cooked Beetroot peeled 150 gm Conchiglie pasta 1 Garlic clove chopped 2 tbsp Olive oil frac14 cup Cream Ricotta cheese 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese Salt and Black pepper to taste Basil and Parsley for garnishMethodCook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente Drain and set aside In a pan heat olive oil over mediumlow heat Sauteacute garlic until golden and set aside In a blender combine the cooked beetroot ricotta cheese or cream and a splash of the pasta water Blend until smooth Return the blended sauce to the pan heat gently and stir in the cooked pasta until well coated Add salt and pepper as per taste Garnish with fresh herbs and Parmesan Serve hotRecipe courtesy Chef Jasjit Singh Keer AlfredorsquosAlso try Fusilli with Porcini and Button Mushroom SauceAT Amazonia Unit 5 Godrej BKC BKCCALL 8828884042COST Rs 575 Spaghetti Marinara PastaAT SAZ American Brasserie Ground Floor JIO World Drive BKCCALL 9920056686COST Rs 625 onwards Linguini PescatoreAT Toscano Veera Desai Industrial Estate Andheri West also Navi Mumbai GhatkoparCALL 7204184101COST Rs 875