Pasta recipes
18 easy pasta recipes, from quick weeknight dinners to weekend favourites.
Most of these take about 35 min from start to finish, and the quickest is Spaghetti Aglio e Olio at 17 min. 16 of the 18 are rated easy, and 7 are vegetarian. Newest additions: Baked Mac and Cheese, Baked Ziti and Bucatini all'Amatriciana.
Baked Mac and Cheese
Macaroni in a creamy, three-cheese sauce, topped with crunchy buttery breadcrumbs and baked until golden.
Baked Ziti
Pasta tubes baked in a rich meat sauce with ricotta and lots of melting mozzarella. Italian-American comfort food.
Bucatini all'Amatriciana
Thick hollow pasta in a tomato sauce with crispy guanciale, chilli and pecorino. A Roman classic.
Cajun Chicken Pasta
Spicy Cajun-seasoned chicken in a creamy, peppery sauce with penne. A restaurant favourite.
Classic Lasagne
Layers of rich beef ragù, silky béchamel and pasta, baked until golden and bubbling. The ultimate make-ahead family dinner.
Italian Wedding Soup
Tiny meatballs, small pasta and greens in a clear chicken broth. Hearty but light.
Macaroni Salad
Elbow macaroni in a creamy, tangy dressing with celery, peppers and onion. A barbecue side dish staple.
Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli
Little ear-shaped pasta with crumbled sausage, tender broccoli, garlic and chilli. A classic from Puglia.
Pappardelle ai Funghi
Wide ribbons of pasta with garlicky pan-fried mushrooms, thyme, a little cream and Parmesan.
Pasta alla Norma
A Sicilian pasta of fried aubergine in a rich tomato and basil sauce, topped with salty ricotta salata.
Penne alla Vodka
Penne in a silky, rosy tomato and cream sauce with a splash of vodka and plenty of Parmesan.
Rigatoni alla Gricia
Rigatoni with crisp guanciale, pecorino and lots of black pepper. The ancestor of carbonara and amatriciana.
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Spaghetti tossed with garlic gently fried in olive oil, chilli and parsley. A classic late-night Italian supper.
Spaghetti al Limone
Spaghetti in a bright, silky sauce of lemon, butter and Parmesan. Ready in the time it takes to cook the pasta.
Spaghetti Bolognese
A rich, slow-simmered beef and tomato ragù with a splash of red wine, tossed through spaghetti. The family favourite, done right.
Tortellini in Brodo
Little filled pasta served in a clear, rich chicken broth with Parmesan. Comfort food from Emilia-Romagna.
Tuna Noodle Casserole
Egg noodles, tuna and peas in a creamy sauce, topped with crispy breadcrumbs. Classic American family food.
Creamy Garlic Prawn Pasta
Juicy prawns in a garlicky Parmesan cream sauce with lemon and parsley. On the table in 25 minutes.