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.

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Baked pasta with peas, broad beans, fresh herbs and grana padano

Baked pasta with peas, broad beans, fresh herbs...

Serve Italian chef Francesco Mazzei’s baked pasta – in little bowls – as a dinner...

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Tomato and bacon lasagne

Tomato and bacon lasagne

Traditionally lasagne can pack a heavy calorific punch. Our fresher take swaps beef for pork mince...

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Fettuccine alfredo

Fettuccine alfredo

Fettuccine pasta is stirred through a silky sauce of double cream, parmesan and butter in...

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Lighter bolognese sauce

Lighter bolognese sauce

A pot of bolognese simmering away on the stove is a joy for the senses....

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Mushroom tagliatelle alfredo with roast tomatoes and chicken milanese

Mushroom tagliatelle alfredo with roast tomatoes and chicken...

Creamy mushroom tagliatelle alfredo is served with crispy breadcrumbed chicken and sweet roasted vine tomatoes.

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Cavatelli with crab, lemon and chilli sauce

Cavatelli with crab, lemon and chilli sauce

Cavatelli pasta can be a little fiddly to make, but is easy once you know...

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Cacio e pepe with asparagus

Cacio e pepe with asparagus

Cacio e pepe is one of the simplest – and tastiest – pasta dishes you can...

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Bolognese sauce

Bolognese sauce

This bolognese recipe from Joe Hurd has been passed down through his family. It’s made...

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Tagliolini with lemon, pepper and guanciale

Tagliolini with lemon, pepper and guanciale

“Everything tastes better with butter – and lemon, dare I say. In this recipe, guanciale...

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Classic lasagne

Classic lasagne

Making a lasagne is a labour of love, one where the rewards are evident in...

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Spinach and ricotta lasagne

Spinach and ricotta lasagne

We’ve put a twist on the classic lasagne with a creamy spinach and ricotta filling....

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Pasta vongole

Pasta vongole

Spaghetti vongole is one of Thane Prince’s favourite pasta recipes. She uses shallots instead of...

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Duck ragù with spinach pasta

Duck ragù with spinach pasta

Inspired by Italy’s Veneto region Antonio Favuzzi created his own twist on the traditional duck...

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Easy spaghetti bolognese

Easy spaghetti bolognese

Still as hearty and familiar as the classic Italian version, we’ve swapped beef for lean...

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Sicilian lemon pappardelle with ‘nduja and crunchy breadcrumbs

Sicilian lemon pappardelle with ‘nduja and crunchy breadcrumbs

Forget what you know about quick pasta recipes because this heavenly combination of pappardelle, lemon,...

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Breadcrumb spaghetti

Breadcrumb spaghetti

Nina Olsson fries breadcrumbs with lemon zest and garlic until crunchy before using to top...

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Vegetarian spaghetti alla puttanesca

Vegetarian spaghetti alla puttanesca

A vegetarian spaghetti alla puttanesca. Rose Elliot’s recipe leaves out the anchovies but is still...

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Angela Hartnett’s spaghetti alle vongole

Angela Hartnett’s spaghetti alle vongole

Angela Hartnett’s recipe for spaghetti alle vongole requires minimum effort for maximum results. This pasta...

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Spaghetti cacio e pepe

Spaghetti cacio e pepe

We’ve tweaked the traditional recipe for ‘cheese and pepper’ pasta so the cheese is guaranteed...

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Tagliatelle with venison ragù

Tagliatelle with venison ragù

Jacob Kenedy’s ragù recipe is made from venison and pancetta simmered down with red wine...

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Orecchiette with burrata, tomatoes and garlic

Orecchiette with burrata, tomatoes and garlic

Sometimes the best meals are the simple ones and this truly Italian combination of pasta,...

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Prawn, chilli and lemon tagliatelle

Prawn, chilli and lemon tagliatelle

A true taste of Venice in a bowl – juicy prawns, lemon and chilli are...

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Fried courgette, cheese and spinach pasta

Fried courgette, cheese and spinach pasta

Bountiful supplies of courgette mark the start of summer, so why not fry up this...

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Sausage linguine with courgette and garlic

Sausage linguine with courgette and garlic

Georgina Fuggle’s easy recipe for creamy sausage linguine with courgettes and garlic is the quick midweek...

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