You can never go wrong with a bowl of pasta. It’s the ultimate comfort food, a quick and easy dish to make and always a hit with even the fussiest kids.
Whether you’re on the hunt for fast mid-week meals to whip up after work or looking for a unique pasta recipe, we’ve conveniently short-listed them for you.
Here are 15 of the best homemade pasta recipes, tried-and-tested and most importantly made with love.
Discover creamy carbonaras, topped with crispy bacon bits or a classic spag bol made simply with a pack of mince and hidden veg. As well as hearty ragus and sensational seafood extravaganzas, this round-up includes cold pasta salads, vegetarian options and traybakes too. Buon appetito!
1. Tuna and veg pasta mornay
An old-fashioned classic pasta bake the whole family will enjoy. Our tuna veg and pasta mornay makes the perfect weeknight meal. Use up any leftover cooked small pasta in this dish.
2. Lamb shank ragu with handkerchief pasta
Slow cooking just got simpler. No more stirring or simmering, just pop the tomatoes, lamb, wine and herbs in a dish and roast for two hours. Serve as is or with pasta.
Just four easy steps to warming pasta tray bake. Packed with zucchini and ricotta, it’s vegetarian-friendly too!
4. One pot penne pork bolognese
It’s inexpensive and easy – here you throw everything, including the pasta, into a big saucepan!
5. Easy step-by-step roasted vegetable pasta wraps
6. Chicken enchilada pasta
This Mexican-inspired pasta is quick, easy and delicious. The shell pasta is the perfect vessel to scoop up all that cheesy sauce, but you can always choose your favourite fresh or dried pasta instead.
7. Pesto pasta salad
Packed with pancetta, pesto, bocconcini and baby spinach, this colourful and Italian-inspired pasta salad is so versatile. You can whip it up for a sit-down meal or backyard barbie.
Short on time? This easy-to-prep beef meatballs dish is infused with flavour and goes straight into the oven.
9. Karen Martini’s spaghetti carbonara
Any dish that counts bacon and eggs among its key ingredients is bound to be a winner…but when you add cheese and pasta to the mix, you’ve got a guaranteed home run.
10. Best spaghetti bolognese
Kids love spag bol and they won’t think twice before tucking into this one. Little do they know, it’s full of healthy vegies.
11. Ranch-style chicken macaroni bake
Made with ranch dressing and a store-bought barbecue chicken this is a weekday meal you can cook up in no time at all.
12. Ragu alla bolognese
Bolognese is one of the most well-known and well-loved dishes in the whole world. Karen is shares her deluxe version, which takes the classic dish to a whole new level. Rich and full of flavour, you will really taste the difference.
13. Roast pumpkin gnocchi with lemon-herb butter
Savour the light sweetness of roasted pumpkin as the base of this wonderful gnocchi with a super-simple citrusy butter.
14. The ultimate mac and cheese
You just can’t beat a crumbly top when it comes to macaroni and cheese, it’s the perfect partner for a decadent cheese sauce. Yum!
15. Prawn linguine with zucchini, anchovy, mint and chilli
Seafood pasta always looks impressive but is so simple to prepare. You can get this light and creamy dish on the table in just 20 minutes. Perfect when you’re entertaining!
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