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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Wild garlic recipes
Wild garlic pesto lasagne
Make the most of seasonal wild garlic with this springtime pesto lasagne. As there’s no heavy ragù to make, it’s...
Midweek meal recipes
Pasta alla sorrentina
This delicious, easy pasta recipe is inspired by gnocchi alla sorrentina, a crowd-pleasing dish from Sorrento in the Campania region...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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