Pasta Nostra, Laurel

Each of Pasta Nostra's pizzas begins with hand-stretched dough, fresh, house-made tomato sauce, and a hearty helping of mozzarella cheese. From there, the possibilities are vast: square Sicilian or round, thin New York-style crust, pesto or white sauce, and topping choices that include prosciutto, roasted red peppers, and asparagus. Just like snowflakes, pasta mixed with ricotta, sausage, and seafood comes in eight different shapes, and focaccia bread clasps sizzling fillings in a slate of paninis. In keeping with the restaurant's spirit of options and inclusivity, Pasta Nostra especially welcomes families with a kids' menu and family-style dinners.