Perfect pasta recipes
Pasta is an unbelievably versatile pantry staple; it’s quick, simple, and with just a few fresh ingredients, it can be transformed into a delicious and comforting midweek meal.
Our collection of pasta dishes go beyond simple dishes like a chicken pasta salad or macaroni and cheese, and feature family favourites like spag bol and easy-as lasagne, heartier pasta ideas like cannelloni and a raft of vegetarian-friendly pastas and slow-cooked pasta dinner recipes like our beef ragu and bolognese.
Not only will our collection of best pasta recipes inspire you every day of the week, but will impress even the pickiest eaters.
Love cooking with pasta? Try our delicious pasta bake recipes?
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Fresh pesto pasta
Fresh pesto pasta
This fresh pesto pasta recipe uses penne, but spaghetti, fettuccine and gnocchi also work well.
02
Slow cooked bolognese
Slow cooked bolognese
This slow-cooked bolognese sauce takes the original and gives it a depth of flavour that only comes with time reducing on the stove.
Looking for more bolognese recipes? Try our recipe collection: 28 easy bolognese recipes.
03
Speedy hot smoked salmon
Hot smoked salmon pasta with tomatoes and crispy capers
Have this speedy dinner recipe on the table in 20 minutes. You can swap the hot smoked salmon for barbecue chicken if you’d prefer.
04
ragu with paparedelle
Slow-cooked beef ragu with pappardelle
A hearty pasta dish that elevates an economical cut of meat like gravy beef (shin) through slow cooking. Best of all, this recipe includes instructions for the slow cooker AND the oven.
05
Traditional carbonara
15-minute spaghetti carbonara
This spaghetti carbonara recipe requires just a few ingredients. It’s low in effort and high in flavour.
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Fresh pasta
Fresh pasta
07
Cannelloni straight-up
Cannelloni straight-up
With a herbaceous beef filling and cheesy sauce, this classic tubular pasta bake makes for a stand out way to feed the entire family. It even makes enough to reheat for an easy weeknight meal.
08
Pasta al forno – Italian sausage pasta bake
Pasta al forno – Italian sausage pasta bake
This Italian-style pasta bake is the quintessential comfort food!
09
Prawn and scallop tortellini
Prawn and scallop tortellini
These aren’t your ordinary tortellini, they’re much easier and tastier!
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Fettuccine carbonara
Fettucine carbonara
Fettuccine carbonara is a comfort food classic with salty cured pancetta and a creamy sauce.
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Chicken, mushroom and fetta pasta
Chicken, mushroom and fetta pasta
This chicken and mushroom pasta is given something extra special when topped with fetta and freshly sliced spring onions. On the table in half an hour
12
Cheesy vegetable pasta bake
Cheesy vegetable pasta bake
This classic combination serves as the ideal dish for a family celebration and weeknight dinner.
13
Chicken and spinach bake
Chicken and spinach bake
This simple throw together meal featuring barbecue chicken, pasta sauce, lasagne sheets and cheese is made in one pan making clean up simple too
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Slow-cooked beef ragu with pappardelle
Slow-cooked beef ragu with pappardelle
This rich Italian beef ragu sauce is served with light pappardelle pasta for a slow-cooked twist on bolognese. Comfort food all year round.
15
Leek and mushroom lasagne
Switch things up with this spin on the classic – delicious leek and mushroom lasagne. Perfect for any occasion, and packed full of flavour!
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Ricotta and spinach pasta shell bake
Ricotta and spinach pasta shell bake
This rich and gooey bake of filled giant pasta shells with a tasty spinach and ricotta mixture, drowned in tomato sauce is perfect for family dinners.
17
Spelt pasta with silky cauliflower sauce
Spelt pasta with silky cauliflower sauce
Combining the nutty flavour of spelt pasta with our silky cauliflower sauce, this pasta dish is a wonderful idea for an easy dinner.
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Pumpkin, ricotta and goats cheese lasagne
Pumpkin, ricotta and goats cheese lasagne
This vegetarian lasagne is packed full of roasted pumpkin, spinach and goats’ cheese for a full flavoured pasta bake the family will love.
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Slow-cooked lamb and rosemary pasta
Slow-cooked lamb and rosemary pasta
Make leftover lamb into something spectacular.
20
Dairy-free carbonara
Dairy-free carbonara
This dairy-free carbonara is thickened with eggs (the traditional way) and a dairy-free parmesan making it a healthier option.
21
Pasta wintervera
Pasta wintervera
Create this fresh and easy winter pasta in 30 minutes with only a few simple ingredients for a delicious meal when you’re short on time or energy.
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Gluten-free fettuccine with arrabbiata sauce
Gluten-free fettuccine with arrabbiata sauce
This tender and tasty gluten-free pasta is served with the classic tomato-based arrabbiata sauce that gets a spicy kick from the chilli flakes
23
Cauliflower mac ‘n’ cheese
Cauliflower mac ‘n’ cheese
You’ll love this vegged up version of the creamy, cheesy classic pasta bake with the addition of versatile cauliflower.
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Caulifower mac ‘n’ cheese
Caulifower mac ‘n’ cheese
Traditional comfort food is given a vegan twist with this creamy cauliflower mac ‘n’ cheese.
25
Mushroom and goat’s cheese ravioli
Mushroom and goat’s cheese ravioli
A restaurant-quality dish that will become your weeknight go-to. The earthy filling can be made a day ahead, saving you time when you need it most.
Chicken and pesto pasta bake
This delicious chicken pesto pasta bake contains no cream for a healthy take on the classic recipe. Serve with cheese, pine nuts and homemade pesto.
27
Vegan macaroni and cheese with tempeh bacon bits
Vegan macaroni and cheese with tempeh bacon bits
No one should miss out on this ultimate comfort food!
28
Cheesy tuna pasta bake
This cheesy tuna bake is comfort food at it’s finest. Even better? It’s made with everyday pantry items and you can have it on the table in just 15 minutes. Friday nights in just got so much tastier…
29
Baked bolognese pasta
Baked bolognese pasta
A creamy layer of ricotta and parmesan is just the tip of this delicious recipe. Hearty veal and pork mince pasta satisfy your winter comfort food cravings.
30
Spaghetti with garlic, oil and chilli
Spaghetti with garlic, oil and chilli
Camping food doesn’t need to be complicated or boring! This quick and simple pasta is easy to whip up at the campground.
31
Creamy beef and mushroom rigatoni
Creamy beef and mushroom rigatoni
You need a quick and comforting meal that tastes restaurant quality then this beef and mushroom rigatoni is the meal for you. With stroganoff-style flavours of creamy mushroom and beef with a hint of brandy make this easy pasta meal a little bit special.
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Spinach tomato and lemon one pot linguine
Spinach, tomato and lemon one pot linguine
Save washing up with this tasty vegetarian one pot pasta.
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Vegetarian bolognese
Vegetarian bolognese
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Linguine with garlic prawns & chorizo
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Broccoli mac and cheese
Broccoli mac and cheese
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Roast vegetable spelt pasta
Roast vegetable spelt pasta
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Spinach and broccolini pasta with rocket and walnut pesto
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Pasta with radishes and their tops
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Rigatoni with arrabbiata and chorizo sauce
40
Spaghetti bolognese
Spaghetti bolognese
41
Easy lasagne
42
Zucchini “spaghetti” with tomato and fetta
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Spinach and ricotta cannelloni
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Orecchiette with smoked trout and broccolini
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Spicy prawn linguine
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Pasta with spinach, mushrooms and almonds
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Pasta with zucchini and lemon garlic sauce
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Eggplant and pesto baked pasta
49
Cheesy pasta and vegetable bake
50
Spinach, cheese and potato cannelloni
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Baked risotto with chorizo and cherry tomatoes
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Linguine with garlic prawns
Linguine with garlic prawns
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