Amatriciana
Spicy Italian classic with bacon, chillies and tomato.
Favourite Spaghetti Carbonara
Recipe by:
MARLENE28
This recipe for carbonara contains no cream, I don't think it is needed. I ate this in a little restaurant in Rome and have finally succeeded in creating my own version. I hope you like it.
Easiest fettuccine carbonara
Recipe by:
carmen
This is one dish my kids absolutely love! It might not be completely authentic but it's quick and easy and you can get away with using any kind of pasta.
Creamy Chorizo and Tomato Pasta
Recipe by:
SEGAT1
A creamy mix of chorizo, sun-dried tomato pesto and pasta - a delicious midweek meal. I sometimes like to add some chilli for some heat. You can add dried chilli flakes or chopped fresh chilli to taste.
Cheesy Cannelloni
Recipe by:
Karen1203
This is a super-rich and delicious Italian pasta dish. Cannelloni tubes are stuffed with cottage cheese, carrot, herbs and egg, then baked in a cheesy sauce.
Black Bean and Vegetable Pasta
Recipe by:
RASPBERRYSWIRLS
An easy vegetarian pasta dish that's perfect for a quick weeknight supper. A hearty and delicious tomato, spinach and black bean sauce is served over whole wheat pasta. It's also great served with brown rice, and you can substitute tinned borlotti beans for the black beans.
Chilli and Ginger Noodle Soup
Recipe by:
dakota kelly
Rice noodles are cooked in vegetable stock, chilli oil, ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil. You could easily add mushrooms or broccoli to this.
Mediterranean pasta
Recipe by:
Lia Soscia
A delicious and satisfying Mediterranean-inspired blend of Swiss chard, olives, garlic and sun-dried tomatoes tossed with pasta.
Party Pasta Salad
Recipe by:
JACKS
This pasta salad reminds me of summer and it feeds a crowd! I regularly use up leftovers (chicken and veggies) in this salad.
Penne alla Vodka
Recipe by:
Joelene Craver
Not completly authentic, but it's a simple recipe and delicious nonetheless. A generous measure of vodka is cooked down with proscuitto and vegetables. Tomatoes and cream are added to make a rich sauce for pasta.
Cheese-baked peppers with linguine
Recipe by:
Azmina Govindji
These stuffed peppers, filled with thin noodles in a savoury custard, make an ideal first course to serve 4, or a light vegetarian lunch for 2 served with an assortment of salads and plenty of warm bread. Any colour of pepper suggested can be used, but avoid green peppers which are not as sweet.
Fruity pasta salad
Recipe by:
Norma MacMillan
Pineapple and pear give this salad a sweet accent, while a sprinkling of balsamic vinegar on the mixed salad leaves adds a delightful piquancy. With lean ham, a well-flavoured cheese, fruit and vegetables all adding their own nutrients to balance the pasta, the result is a marvellous dish for lunch or supper.
Lumache with cucumber salsa
Recipe by:
Norma MacMillan
A little snail-shaped pasta called lumache captures a herby yogurt and tomato dressing so that each one is full of flavour. A refreshing vegetable and fruit salsa brings extra nutritional value as well as exciting taste and texture contrast. Offer warm crusty bread to mop up all the juices from the salsa.
Radiatori with flageolet beans in tomato dressing
Recipe by:
Norma MacMillan
When beans and pasta are eaten together, the vegetable proteins combine to provide as good a source of protein as meat. Here, tender flageolet beans partner chunky pasta shapes in a salad with celery, red pepper and canned artichoke hearts. A well-flavoured dressing marries the ingredients perfectly.
Hot pasta with pickled herrings in a dill and mustard dressing
Recipe by:
Norma MacMillan
Marinated herrings are an excellent standby ingredient as an alternative to canned fish – there are many bottled varieties that keep well in the fridge for 2–3 months. They are delicious in this Scandinavian-inspired dish, which combines them with hot pasta and crunchy red onion. Serve rye bread as an accompaniment.
Pasta with fresh sage, rocket and feta cheese
Recipe by:
Norma MacMillan
This quick main dish can be served hot or cool. The pasta is topped with feta cheese, which has a fresh, salty flavour that goes well with pancetta, the Italian bacon, chickpeas and tomato in the sauce. For best results, use a tubular or thick pasta shape that will complement the chunky sauce.
Teriyaki-style noodles with tofu
Recipe by:
Norma MacMillan
This rich Japanese-style broth, flavoured with vibrant fresh herbs, ginger and garlic, peps up firm, white cubes of tofu and long strands of earthy buckwheat noodles. It is a delicious low-fat vegetarian recipe for protein-rich tofu. Serve it for lunch or supper, with fresh fruit to follow.