25 Easy Pasta Recipes That Every Novice Chef Should Know
To celebrate World Pasta Day on October 25, here are 25 of most popular pasta recipes – from creamy ravioli to flavourful seafood spaghetti!
What used to be an Italian staple is now a must-have in most of our pantries and kitchens. The best thing about pasta is you can eat it whichever way you love, whether al dente with a light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil or drenched in your favourite cream or tomato sauce. If you love cooking pasta as much as we do, here are our top 25 most popular pasta recipes that you should incorporate into your repertoire.
Whip up this really satisfying pasta dish made with fresh linguine and juicy king prawns, spiced with garlic and red chillies.
If you enjoy Carbonara, you will absolutely love this authentic version which features fresh Pappardelle and delicious sliced pancetta, topped with Parmesan – super for an indulgent brunch dish!
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This delectable vegetarian pasta is packed with mushrooms, pecorino and crunchy almonds. Delish! It's also good for diabetics.
This hearty and wholesome bake makes a great party platter or you can serve it up as a healthy weekend dinner.
A pasta bake never fails to satisfy. And this Cheesy Meatball Pasta Bake recipe is perfect for a lazy weekend dinner for the family.
When you're hungry and need a delish dish fast, try this 10-minute pasta recipe. The angel hair pasta mixed with tuna and salsa verde will satisfy.
For a quick yet luxurious meal for one, try making mentaiko pasta with this recipe. This dish does not require heavy clean up once you're done so don't worry about making a mess!
If you like your pasta dense and flavourful, this dish made with Puttanesca sauce featuring heady aromas of garlic, anchovies, capers, and olives will thrill your palate!
Elevate humble store-bought ravioli with this simple recipe for awesome ravioli with creamy spinach and almonds.
Relish this spinach and cheese cannelloni baked in thick tomato puree for a well-flavoured comfort meal.
This lip smacking-plate of peas and ricotta pasta can be put together in no time – it's healthy, but yet oh-so-satisfying!
This pasta dish is perfect for a mid-week pick me up dinner when you’re running short on time.
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Add extra flavour to your pasta dish with roasted tomatoes and anchovies. It's quick and easy to prepare for busy weeknights!
How about a plate of spelt pasta with broccolini and walnuts when a vegetarian craving hits? This dish is as delicious as it's healthy!
Cut into the soft-boiled egg and let the yolk ooze into the pasta and pesto sauce. Then the salty hint from the prosciutto kicks in to complete the dish!
You can never go from with pasta and this linguine recipe is so easy, you can make it with your eyes closed!
Full of minced beef, tomatoes and mushrooms, this versatile Bolognese sauce can be used for a hearty ragu or pasta dish for busy weekdays.
Relish every bite of this creamy salmon pasta with the occasional bite of peas and mouthwatering salmon.
A hearty and yummy pasta dish with Amatriciana, a traditional Italian pasta sauce made with pancetta, onion, garlic and chilli — it's full of flavours and makes a great family dinner dish.
This classic Japanese dish is given a healthy spin with brown rice pasta – oishii! Recipe by Allspice Institute for The Weekly's Domestic Diva Cooking Masterclass 2017.
Pack yourself this quick and healthy pasta salad for a lip-smacking and nutritious meal at work. It's also great for the kids in the lunch box on school days.
Accompanied with fresh seafood, these Thai tom yam flavours give this elbow macaroni dish the perfect amount of zest and spice.
For those who enjoy dishes with a fiery touch, this hearty, comforting baked chilli tuna pasta with yummy gooey cheese, will be sure to please.
This healthy pasta dish features a super-flavourful sauce and topped off with tiger prawns and juicy cherry tomatoes.
Choose your favourite pasta and whip up this restaurant-worthy dish that is dressed with a surprising brown butter dashi.