10 Ridiculously Comforting Bowls of Pasta to Eat in Houston Right Now

Soothe your existential dread with a heaping bowl of udon carbonara, tagliatelle Bolognese, and more

There are few meals in life more comforting than a bowl of pasta. From gooey, cheesy lasagna with just the right amount of burnt cheese to meaty Bolognese atop a pile of perfectly al dente, freshly made noodles, pasta is perfect for both soothing existential dread and an empty stomach.

In Houston, restaurants are taking pasta to a whole new level, fusing together cuisines and innovative techniques. From a Japanese take on classic carbonara to Cajun crab and crawfish noodles and perfectly toasted gnocchi with creamy sauteed mushrooms, these 10 pasta dishes are must-trys this fall.