Italian pasta recipes

The Italians know best when it comes to pasta and there’s a reason for that. From silky cacio e pepe and creamy carbonaras to perfecting the ultimate bolognese, give one of these Italian pasta recipes a go for a bowlful of carb heaven.

Check out our vegetarian pasta recipes too, if you’re looking for meat free carb heaven, or explore our Italian midweek meals and Italian desserts.

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Silk handkerchief pasta with dill, brown butter and lemon

Homemade pasta recipes

Silk handkerchief pasta with dill, brown butter and lemon

Fresh egg pasta dough works just as well with wholewheat flour – why not try it out with these silk...

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Leftover beef ragù rigatoni

Slow cooked beef recipes

Leftover beef ragù rigatoni

This ragù is made with leftover roast brisket, making it speedy to put together and meltingly tender. Start this recipe...

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Tortellini in brodo

Italian pasta recipes

Tortellini in brodo

A Piedmontese classic, this dish from chef Chris Leach at Italian restaurant Manteca in London might look simple but is...

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Trapanese pesto pasta with salmon

Summer pasta recipes

Trapanese pesto pasta with salmon

Basil and pine nut pesto, originally from Liguria, tends to hog the quick pasta sauce limelight, but Sicily’s trapanese pesto...

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Herb-laminated pasta

Homemade pasta recipes

Herb-laminated pasta

These ethereal ribbons of herb-studded pasta create instant wow-factor for even the simplest of sauces. Dress them in nothing but...

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Spaghetti aglio e olio

Easy student recipes

Spaghetti aglio e olio

Aglio e olio is simple Italian cooking at its finest. Originally from Naples, this pasta dish shows how just a...

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Paccheri pasta with lamb ragù

Favourite lamb recipes

Paccheri pasta with lamb ragù

This lamb ragù develops its rich flavours during a long, slow simmer. Patience will be seriously rewarded, however, as the...

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Bucatini cacio e pepe

30-minute meal recipes

Bucatini cacio e pepe

Cacio e pepe is one of those dishes that rely on the method as much as the ingredients. This one,...

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Cavolo nero linguine with pangrattato

30-minute meal recipes

Cavolo nero linguine with pangrattato

A deep green purée, rich with slow-cooked garlic, really delivers in this simple cavolo nero linguine dish. What takes it...

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Circolo Popolare’s torciglioni alla Genovese

Chef recipes from restaurants

Circolo Popolare’s torciglioni alla Genovese

In this slow-cooked lamb ragù, onions are the true heroes, turning soft, sticky and buttery as they simmer away. The...

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Crab and ricotta ravioli with sage and saffron butter sauce

Filled pasta recipes

Crab and ricotta ravioli with sage and saffron butter sauce

Have a go at making fresh ravioli with our project recipe. We’ll guide you through the pasta-making process step by...

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Sausage and fennel ragù with orecchiette

Midweek meal recipes

Sausage and fennel ragù with orecchiette

Looking for an easy sausage pasta recipe? This hearty orecchiette with a flavour-packed sausage and fennel ragù is ideal for...

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Aubergine cannelloni parmigiana

Aubergine recipes

Aubergine cannelloni parmigiana

This easy vegetarian pasta bake is ideal for busy weeknights. Stuff cannelloni with sauteed aubergine and bake with mozzarella and...

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Oven-roasted pasta puttanesca

Traybake recipes

Oven-roasted pasta puttanesca

Rustle up an easy midweek family dinner with our oven-roasted pasta puttanesca recipe. Spaghetti is baked with rich, sticky roast...

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Tomato and burrata tagliatelle

Burrata recipes

Tomato and burrata tagliatelle

This simple tagliatelle pasta dish with roasted tomatoes and burrata proves that sometimes the fewer the ingredients, the better the...

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Wild garlic ravioli

Wild garlic recipes

Wild garlic ravioli

Want to make homemade ravioli from scratch? This recipe is perfect for spring: homemade spinach pasta filled with delicious wild...

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