National Pasta Month: Here's where to get your favorite pasta dishes in the SouthCoast

October is National Pasta Month, it's time to celebrate one of the most versatile dishes out there. Whether you are a carnivore, vegetarian, or gluten-free there is a pasta dish for everyone.

It is not surprising that the average American consumes approximately 20 pounds of pasta annually. You can turn pasta into any type of meal you crave — whether it be a hearty meat-filled pasta or a light seafood pasta.

SouthCoast restaurants are offering a large variety of pasta dishes to enjoy this National Pasta Month, try one or sample a few.

We have compiled a listing of meals to taste test all month long throughout the area. From ravioli with vegetables or seafood to chicken tenders mixed in a creamy pasta sauce, there is something for every craving.

Bring on the carbs!

Cafe Roma

3371 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford

Chicken Parmesan at Cafe Roma
Chicken Parmesan at Cafe Roma

Try the Chicken Parmesan at Cafe Roma, battered chicken with pasta topped with a marinara sauce served with soup or salad for $18.99.

Duke's Bakery

1082 Davol St., Fall River

Gluten free pulled pork mac and cheese at Duke's Bakery.
Gluten free pulled pork mac and cheese at Duke's Bakery.

For gluten-free pasta head to Duke's Bakery, they are serving up regular mac and cheese for $9, or upgrade to buffalo chicken, Cali, or pulled pork.

Mumma Mary's Italian Cafe

219 Main St., Wareham

Vegan Scampi at Mumma Marys Italian Cafe
Vegan Scampi at Mumma Marys Italian Cafe

For vegan pasta try Mumma Mary's Italian Cafe. The Vegan Scampi has

olive oil, garlic, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, broccoli, and roasted red peppers for $14.99.

Harvest Tap & Table

2685 GAR Hwy., Swansea

Spaghetti and meatballs at Harvest Tap & Table.
Spaghetti and meatballs at Harvest Tap & Table.

Get spaghetti and meatballs at Harvest Tap & Table, served with two jumbo meatballs and soup or salad for $14.

The Pasta House

100 Alden Road, Fairhaven

Pasta Alla Vodka at The Pasta House
Pasta Alla Vodka at The Pasta House

You can't go wrong with fresh Pasta Alla Vodka at The Pasta House.  It is fresh pasta of the day, vodka marinara sauce, plum tomatoes, crushed red pepper, and fresh Narragansett ricotta for $17.95. For an upcharge add chicken, shrimp, or lobster.

Agoros Pizza Bar & Grill 

2756 County St., Somerset

Tuscan Chicken Pasta at Agoros Pizza Bar & Grill.
Tuscan Chicken Pasta at Agoros Pizza Bar & Grill.

Indulge in the Tuscan Chicken Pasta at Agoros, it has grilled chicken, sundried tomatoes, spinach, roasted red peppers, and garlic in a pink creamy sauce with parmesan cheese for $19.99.

The Cabin

114 East Grove St., Middleboro

Jumbo shrimp scampi at The Cabin.
Jumbo shrimp scampi at The Cabin.

With an extensive gluten-free menu, The Cabin will suit all your needs. Sample the Jumbo Shrimp Scampi with white wine, lemon, butter, spinach, Roma tomatoes and fresh herbs served over pasta and a side of garlic bread.

Timo’s Pizza

151 State Road, Westport

Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo at Timo's Pizza.
Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo at Timo's Pizza.

Check out the baked Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo at Timo's, ziti topped with chicken and broccoli in alfredo sauce baked with cheese on top with garlic bread for $9.99.

Riccardi's Italian Restaurant

901 Hathaway Road, New Bedford

Baked Lasagna with meatballs at
Baked Lasagna with meatballs at

For your pasta craving, Riccardi's has a baked lasagna with egg noodles layered with ricotta, special cheeses, lean ground beef, and tomato sauce for $12.45. Add meatballs or Italian sausages for an upgrade.

The Tipsy Toboggan

75 Ferry St., Fall River

Citrus Ginger Ravioli at The Tipsy Toboggan.
Citrus Ginger Ravioli at The Tipsy Toboggan.

The Citrus Ginger Ravioli at The Tipsy Toboggan is a vegan delight. It is mushroom and spinach ravioli with vegetables, ginger soy, cashew cream, sesame seeds, and scallions for $19.

Carmine's at Candleworks

72 N Water St., New Bedford

Lobster Ravioli at Carmine's at Candleworks
Lobster Ravioli at Carmine's at Candleworks

Dig into decadence at Carmine's. The Lobster Raviolis are stuffed lobster ravioli with edamame, Swiss chard, sweet corn, pancetta, and sherry cream.

The Gateway Tavern

371 Marion Road, Wareham

Chicken Florentini at the Gateway Tavern
Chicken Florentini at the Gateway Tavern

Chicken fingers and pasta!? Try the Chicken Florentini at Gateway Tavern, fried chicken tenders, with baby spinach and grape tomatoes, in a fresh garlic white wine cream sauce with cheese tortellini for $18.99.

Estoril Restaurant

1577 Pleasant St., Fall River

Linguine with Mozambique -Style Shrimp at Estoril Restaurant.
Linguine with Mozambique -Style Shrimp at Estoril Restaurant.

Looking for seafood pasta? Treat yourself to the Linguine with Mozambique-Style Shrimp at Estoril. Peeled shrimp sautéed in spicy saffron seasonings, with fresh garlic and lemon served over linguine.

This article originally appeared on Standard-Times: National Pasta Month: SouthCoast restaurants offer variety of dishes