Pasta Recipes

Quick and Easy Pasta Recipes. Delicious Pasta Recipes, bolognese, carbonara, lasagna...

Updated 27 SEP 2019

Inside one of London's oldest Italian restaurants' stunning refurb

From the rich creamy pasta to crunchy pizza bases, there's nothing quite like a classic Italian meal. Franco's Jermyn Street is a longstanding…
Big weekend ahead? Joe Wicks's healthy lentil bolognese recipe is filling and meat-free!

Everyone loves a hearty bolognese, it's an Italian classic for a reason! Yet, with more and more people looking to cut their meat consumption, the…
This chicken pappardelle recipe is set to impress your dinner party guests - and it only takes 10 minutes to cook

Need a quick and easy recipe that will also impress your dinner party guests? This chicken pappardelle recipe by Annabel Karmel is the perfect dish…
If you love comfort food then you will love this smoked sausage stroganoff with an Italian twist

If like us, (and most of the population) one of your favourite past-times after a big night out is to carb-load, then this is the recipe for you. We…
David and Victoria Beckham's amazing Italian feast – see his photos

Oh, to be the Beckhams! The famous couple are used to the high life and the stylish pair are known for their love of fine dining and great wines. The…
Would you eat spaghetti on a first date? Nadia Sawalha reveals her funny dating experience with pasta

We just love Nadia Sawalha. The Loose Women panellist is adored for her down to earth humour and passion for home cooking. The former winner of…
Sweet Potato Gnudi with Chanterelles

A delicious take on pasta dumplings - perfect for impressing guests with!Serves 4INGREDIENTS 1½ cups hot water, divided 2 14g packets dried…
Jamie Oliver's skinny carbonara with smoky bacon, peas, almonds and basil

Jamie says: "Humble little peas are a source of nine different micronutrients, and are especially high in thiamin, a B vitamin that helps our hearts…
Jamie Oliver's first boss Italian chef Gennaro Contaldo reveals what it's like working with the celebrity chef - plus he shares authentic pasta recipes

Gennaro Contaldo was Jamie Oliver's first boss when he moved to London and for the last 20 years has been his mentor, close friend and colleague. A…
Gennaro Contaldo's traditional basil pesto

Serves 4Ingredients1 clove of garlic peeled1 pinch of sea salt40g fresh basil leaves15g pine nuts50g Parmesan cheese30g pecorino cheese80ml extra…

Gennaro Contaldo's octopus linguine

Serves 2Ingredients12 ripe cherry tomatoes2 cloves of garlic, peeled½ a fresh red chilli2 anchovy fillets6 black or green olives, stone in extra…
Gennaro Contaldo's classic spaghetti carbonara

Serves 2Ingredients 3 large free-range egg yolks40g Parmesean cheese, plus extra to serveSea salt and freshly ground black pepper1 x 150g piece of…
10 Italian recipes inspired by George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin's Venetian wedding

George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin are set to wed this weekend in the magical Italian city of Venice. They will dine in the renowned restaurant of the…
Simply Italian: home cooking with the Channel 4 Chiappa sisters

There's no doubt that mouthwatering Italian dishes such as pizza, pasta and risotto have a great part to play in celebrities such as George Clooney,…
Raviolo with an oozy egg, smoked salmon and griddled asparagus

We discovered this dish at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Imola, in Emilia Romagna. The head chef there was taught the recipe by his mentor, who…
Peppered Norwegian Salmon with pasta and mushrooms

A fiery and flavoursome dish that is wholesome and rich in protein. An excellent choice for a hearty fish supper.Serves: 4 Ingredients For the…
Casarrece pasta with broccoli, anchovies and pine nuts

Serves: 4 Ingredients40g breadcrumbs3 salted anchovies or 6 anchovies in oilSea salt and freshly ground black pepper450g broccoli, broken into…
Jack Monroe's gnocchi

Gnocchi are a cross between a dumpling and a sort of potato pasta – comforting, thick and soft. They are easy to ‘gnocch’ together from a tin…
Macaroni cheese

Serves 4Ingredients300g macaroni30g flour30g low fat margarine600ml Alpro sweetened soya milk150g reduced fat cheddar30g Parmesan70g broccoli…
Proper spaghetti carbonara

Ingredients250g bronze die Spaghetti3 happy eggs150g dry cured bacon or pancetta100g parmesan cheeseMethod1) Boil spaghetti until al dente2) While…