Pasta recipes

Want to make pasta like an Italian mama? Follow our easy recipe for pasta. Once you’ve mastered the basics why not try one of these delicious pasta recipes.

Pasta recipes

According to historical records pasta actually originated in China around 5,000 BC. But today it’s most commonly known as the staple of the Italian diet. Around 2.75 million tons of pasta is made in Italy each year and there are thought to be over 600 different pasta shapes. Whether its penne or spaghetti, stuffed or baked, here’s the pick of pasta recipes from delicious. magazine.


How to make pasta

Basic pasta for pasta maker

Basic pasta for pasta maker

Got a pasta maker? Here's how to make the perfect pasta.

 


Stuffed pasta

Squash and ricotta ravioli with chestnut butter sauce

Squash and ricotta ravioli with chestnut butter sauce

This is such a scrummy vegetarian pasta dish: rich, seasonal flavours, great texture and a simple sauce.

Tortellini with lemon and courgette

Tortellini with lemon and courgette

You can use any filling for this tortellini dish but we found goat's cheese and pesto to be great.

 


Pasta bakes

Lasagne al forno

Lasagne al forno

Italians make a lasagne with chopped steak, not mince; try this authentic recipe and you'll know why.

Tuna and olive pasta bake

Tuna and olive pasta bake

The stuffed olives bring an extra tang to this old favourite of tuna pasta bake.

Sausage and roast vegetable pasta bake

Sausage and roast vegetable pasta bake

This easy Italian recipe makes a substantial mid-week family dinner.

 


Pasta shapes

Chicken arrabbiata penne

Chicken arrabbiata penne

This chicken pasta recipe is a quick and comforting supper.

Prawn, pasta and steam-fried vegetables

Prawn, pasta and steam-fried vegetables

This healthy recipe for prawn, pasta and vegetables is nutritious but packed with flavour.

 


Spaghetti, linguine and tagliatelle

Meatballs with tomato pesto tagliatelle

Meatballs with tomato pesto tagliatelle

A taste of Italy that the family will love.

Healthy spaghetti carbonara

Healthy spaghetti carbonara

This spaghetti recipe has half the fat and 125 fewer calories compared to a typical carbonara.

Chilli prawn and spinach linguine

Chilli prawn and spinach linguine

This tasty and easy to prepare dish is low in calories and fat and rich in vitamin C.

 

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albertocook

October 20

Hi I' m Alberto. I'm Italian. I love pasta and pizza. If you wont you find me in www.realitaliandish.wordpress.com. This is my blog where I write my family italian recipe. This web site have more good recipe and I love change my Italian flavors. Bye from Italy

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