Spaghetti and Valpolicella
Valpolicella's fruity notes have a touch of acidity and a clean finish that pairs well with pasta with meat-based sauces like spaghetti. Valpolicella not only complements spaghetti, but it also brings out the light flavors of the dish.
Fusilli With Summer Tomato Sauce and Dolcetto
This dish is best paired with Dolcetto—a medium-bodied, slightly tangy Italian wine that goes well with the acidic tomato sauce in the dish.
Lasagna and Cabernet Sauvignon
Since the sauce in lasagna tends to be on the rich side, choosing a full-bodied red wine like a medium-bodied Cabernet Savignon or Syrah/Malbec blend will complement it well.
Chicken Marsala and Pinot Noir
The sweet wine generally used to make chicken marsala calls for a wine that is easier on the palate, like a nice Pinot Noir.
Three Cheese Baked Pasta and Chianti Classico
According to Delish, Chianti Classico pairs well with tomato sauces and has a richness to it that brings out the flavors of a cheese-based pasta.
Fettucine Alfredo and Sauvignon Blanc
A strong acidic white wine balances out the richness of the sauce in Fetuccine alfredo. Go with Sauvignon Blanc to complement this yummy pasta dish.
Meatballs in Marinara Sauce and Brunello di Montalcino
This Tuscan wine's richness and acidity match the marinara sauce that complements the decadent meatballs in this popular dish.
Chicken Tetrazzini and Chardonnay
According to Cooking Light, this classic, creamy dish goes well with a California chardonnay. Why? The apple, melon and pear notes in the wine pair very well with chicken. The mag advises to pick one that also had bright lemon flavors.
Linguine With Clam Sauce and Pinot Grigio
According to CNN, Pinot Grigio pairs well with lighter foods that have delicate sauces blended with olive oil, white wine fresh herbs and shellfish, like linguine with white clam sauce.
Chicken Parmesan and Merlot
A medium-bodied red wine like a light Merlot or Pinot Noir pairs very well with chicken parmesan because of the richness of the pasta. If the sauce is really heavy with stewed tomatoes, though, it's okay to pair it with an Italian Chianti or full-bodied cabernet sauvignon.
Shrimp Fra Diavolo and Pinot Grigio
The apple, pear, and smooth flavors of Pinot Grigio tend to be neutral, according to garrubbo.com, so it pairs well with the famed spicy shimp fra diavolo. The mineral and earthy qualities of the wine also go well with the shrimp, garlic and parsley in the dish.