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!

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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.

Linguine With Garlic Prawns

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Whip up this really satisfying pasta dish made with fresh linguine and juicy king prawns, spiced with garlic and red chillies.

Pappardelle Carbonara With Pancetta

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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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Pasta With Spinach, Mushrooms And Almonds

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This delectable vegetarian pasta is packed with mushrooms, pecorino and crunchy almonds. Delish! It's also good for diabetics.

Hawaiian Baked Fusilli

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This hearty and wholesome bake makes a great party platter or you can serve it up as a healthy weekend dinner.

Cheesy Meatball Pasta Bake

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A pasta bake never fails to satisfy. And this Cheesy Meatball Pasta Bake recipe is perfect for a lazy weekend dinner for the family.

Salsa Verde Tuna Pasta

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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.

Mentaiko Pasta

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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!

Fresh Pasta With Puttanesca Sauce

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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!

Creamy Spinach Ravioli With Almonds

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Elevate humble store-bought ravioli with this simple recipe for awesome ravioli with creamy spinach and almonds.

Spinach And Cheese Cannelloni

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Relish this spinach and cheese cannelloni baked in thick tomato puree for a well-flavoured comfort meal.

Peas And Ricotta Pasta

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This lip smacking-plate of peas and ricotta pasta can be put together in no time – it's healthy, but yet oh-so-satisfying!

Crab Meat Pasta

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This pasta dish is perfect for a mid-week pick me up dinner when you’re running short on time.

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Roasted Tomato And Anchovy Pasta

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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!

Spelt Pasta With Broccolini And Walnuts

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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!

Chicken And Prosciutto Pasta

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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!

Creamy Pumpkin & Pork Ragu With Linguine

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You can never go from with pasta and this linguine recipe is so easy, you can make it with your eyes closed!

Versatile Bolognese Sauce

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Full of minced beef, tomatoes and mushrooms, this versatile Bolognese sauce can be used for a hearty ragu or pasta dish for busy weekdays.

Salmon Pasta

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Relish every bite of this creamy salmon pasta with the occasional bite of peas and mouthwatering salmon.

Fresh Pasta With Amatriciana Sauce

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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.

Brown Rice Spaghetti & Chicken Katsu Served with Japanese Curry

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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.

Quick Pasta Salad

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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.

Tom Yam Seafood Elbows

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Accompanied with fresh seafood, these Thai tom yam flavours give this elbow macaroni dish the perfect amount of zest and spice.

Baked Chilli Tuna Pasta

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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.

Pasta With Shrimps And Ruccola

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This healthy pasta dish features a super-flavourful sauce and topped off with tiger prawns and juicy cherry tomatoes.

25. Pasta, Shiitake, Burnt Scallion

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Choose your favourite pasta and whip up this restaurant-worthy dish that is dressed with a surprising brown butter dashi.

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