Quick pasta recipes

All our speedy pasta recipes are ready in 30 minutes, or less. Try a classic fettuccine alfredo, creamy chicken tagliatelle or spaghetti carbonara.

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Surf and turf pasta

Surf and turf pasta

This 15-minute surf and turf pasta recipe makes a summery dinner for one.  Combine smoky,...

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Chorizo and ricotta penne

Chorizo and ricotta penne

This chorizo and ricotta penne pasta is the epitome of quick and easy. All you...

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Smoky orange, roasted tomato and olive pappardelle

Smoky orange, roasted tomato and olive pappardelle

This vibrant, zesty pasta dish is a little unusual in its flavour combination. But as...

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Pea and pancetta carbonara

Pea and pancetta carbonara

Peas, pasta and pancetta mixed with creamy carbonara sauce… It doesn’t get much better for...

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Red wine spaghetti with tomato and goat’s cheese

Red wine spaghetti with tomato and goat’s cheese

At a restaurant in Sardinia, we tried a dish in which the pasta was cooked...

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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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Super green pasta

Super green pasta

Who knew that a pot of houmous could make such a fabulous, quick and creamy...

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Tapenade pappardelle with ricotta

Tapenade pappardelle with ricotta

A quick and easy pasta dish for two that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Whizz...

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Caesar tagliatelle

Caesar tagliatelle

Tagliatelle is stirred through a creamy Caesar dressing in this quick and easy pasta dish....

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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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Sausage spaghetti with spinach pesto

Sausage spaghetti with spinach pesto

Keep midweek meals quick, easy and budget-friendly with this sausage spaghetti dish. We’ve added spinach...

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Four-cheese pasta

Four-cheese pasta

This cheesy pasta recipe by Thane Prince is not for the faint-hearted but, boy, is...

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Creamy wine and mustard chicken tagliatelle

Creamy wine and mustard chicken tagliatelle

Tarragon, chicken and wine is always a wonderful combination. This creamy tagliatelle recipe really showcases...

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Pea, bacon and crème fraîche orecchiette

Pea, bacon and crème fraîche orecchiette

Fresh mint is a welcome addition to this creamy bacon and pea pasta dish. Ready...

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Prawn, lemon and mint pasta

Prawn, lemon and mint pasta

Who doesn’t love a meal that’s ready on the table in a matter of minutes?...

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Spicy tomato and basil pasta

Spicy tomato and basil pasta

Ribbons of pappardelle are perfect for catching this chilli, tomato and basil sauce. We’ve added...

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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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Pasta with pea pesto

Pasta with pea pesto

If green means go, then we’re all for this bright and colourful summer pasta recipe....

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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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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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Quick ham carbonara

Quick ham carbonara

Use leftover ham in this quick and wickedly decadent carbonara recipe. The dish takes just...

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Creamy broccoli and bacon spaghetti

Creamy broccoli and bacon spaghetti

Ready in just 20 minutes, this midweek spaghetti dish is perfect for when your’e short...

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Lemon, ricotta, fennel and chilli oil linguine

Lemon, ricotta, fennel and chilli oil linguine

Pasta doesn’t get much faster than this – ready to eat in 30 minutes this...

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Easy broccoli, chilli and lemon spaghetti

Easy broccoli, chilli and lemon spaghetti

This zingy broccoli, lemon and chilli spaghetti is topped with toasted almonds for added crunch.

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