For those looking for satisfying pastas, Seattle has steadily built a lineup that combines flawless technique with local meat, seafood, grains, and vegetables, making dishes that are undeniably Italian but also rooted in the Northwest. The area’s restaurants have something for every pasta lover, from well-executed classics like spaghetti carbonara and cacio e pepe to more experimental dishes laden with high-end ingredients like shaved truffles, uni butter, and smoked trout roe. Here are some favorites.
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