Winter pasta recipes
You can’t get any more comforting than a warming bowl of pasta – especially during the chillier months. From a recipe with wild mushrooms to a sausage and fennel pasta bake, we should have a recipe for you.
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Homemade pasta
Roasted parsnip gnocchi
Did you know you can make gnocchi from roasted parsnips? Kathy Slack's seasonal recipe makes smart use of the root veg, paired with earthy sage.
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Swede
Swede, kale and ditaloni broth with pistachio pistou
A pistachio, parsley and lemon pistou adds a verdant vibrancy to this one-pot pasta and kale broth. A hearty yet light winter dinner.
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Chicken pasta
Negresco (Egyptian chicken pasta bake)
This soul-soothing Egyptian chicken pasta bake, negresco, from food writer Soha Darwish is a crowdpleaser.
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Tomato pastas
Pasta pomodoro
Pasta pomodoro is the original – and best – tomato pasta. This recipe is quick and easy but uses a few tricks to really amp up the flavour.
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Italian pastas
Classic pasta puttanesca
One of the most famous classic pasta dishes of all time, pasta puttanesca includes anchovies, garlic, capers, olives and tomatoes.
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Winter pastas
Short rib ragù with pappardelle
A slow-cooked ragù is always a joy to cook – and fills the kitchen with its amazing aroma as it gently putters away.
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Slow cooked beef
Leftover beef ragù rigatoni
This beef brisket ragù is made with leftover batch-cooked meat, making it speedy to put together and meltingly tender.
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Sausage pasta
Pasta with sausage, chestnuts and sage
A wonderful combination of sweet, earthy chestnuts and peppery sausages takes centre stage in this sausage and chestnut pasta dish.
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Pork mince
Macaronade Sétoise
Macaronade Sétoise is a hearty pasta dish from southern France, made with steak, pork ribs and sausages. Think Sunday sauce with a little je ne sais quoi.
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30-minute meals
Sausage, fennel and mascarpone orzo
This orzo is richly delicious and makes use of the classic flavour combo of sausage and fennel. Perfect weeknight comfort food.
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Easy dinner party mains
Orzo carbonara
It won’t please any Italians, but stirring carbonara through orzo instead of the more usual spaghetti creates an unparalleled creaminess.
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Winter pastas
Lasagne sheets with celeriac sauce, olive tapenade and egg yolk
Sheets of pasta don’t just have to become lasagne! In Liguria, they’re traditionally served tossed in pesto, but they’re great with any creamy, rich sauce.
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30-minute meals
Cavolo nero linguine with pangrattato
A deep green purée rich with slow-cooked garlic really delivers in this simple cavolo nero linguine recipe. Top the pasta with crispy breadcrumbs.
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Feta cheese
Lamb, mint and harissa meatballs with trofie and feta
Bored of regular meatballs and pasta? Try our fiery lamb, mint and harissa meatballs with trofie and curls of feta grated over the top.
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Pasta bakes
Creamy mushroom, sprout and chestnut pasta bake
Add sprouts to a mushroom pasta bake. Fold in a rich chestnut bechamel, thyme and cheese for a knockout winter warmer.
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Meatballs
Slow-baked meatballs
These indulgent Italian-American slow-baked meatballs, with a rich tomato sauce and melting mozzarella, will liven up the week.
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