Kids' pasta recipes

Teach children how to make this pasta supper - it's a tasty family meal packed with nutrients

Make this salmon pasta in under 20 minutes for a dinner the whole family can enjoy. Kids will love the fun-shaped pasta while packing in fibre and omega-3

Enjoy this gooey cheese and chicken pasta bake for the ultimate weekday family dinner. Serve straight from the dish with a dressed green salad

Feed the family this comforting, budget-friendly sausage ragu with pasta. You can freeze the leftovers for another time and it tastes just as good

Boost the veg in this family favourite - top spinach and cherry tomatoes with creamy mac 'n' cheese for a dinner that's rich in calcium and fibre

Use up the leftovers in your fridge with this hearty family supper dish

Get all five of your five-a-day with this spaghetti Bolognese. The hidden veg in the sauce makes it ideal for kids and you can freeze any leftovers

Get your family to eat more veg with this superhealthy pasta sauce recipe which counts as 5 of your 5-a-day. The sauce is freezable too

A family favourite, this filling and warming supper is ready in under half an hour - and uses lots of storecupboard ingredients

Put out all the ingredients for classic pasta salad with pesto dressing and let the kids pick whatever they like to stir in – it's great for fussy eaters

Using leftover sausagemeat to make meatballs is a thrifty way to jazz up an oven-cooked pasta pot

A simple one-pan pasta dish with bacon, mushrooms and pesto - ready in under 30 minutes

A simple cheesy tuna bake that's filling and guaranteed to be a hit with the kids

A quick and creamy carbonara-style tagliatelle that showcases delicious courgettes contrasted with cream and pancetta

Put some spring into your pasta with this light dish, on the table in just 10 minutes

This simple sausage and kale pasta dish is perfect for feeding the family. Give it a modern twist by using orecchiette, it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser

Whip up this cheap treat using storecupboard ingredients, tinned tuna and sweetcorn

A versatile pasta bake is a midweek staple and this recipe can even be made ahead and frozen for extra convenience

Enjoy a vegetarian lasagne bursting with spinach and courgette, held together with a creamy mascarpone sauce. It's a filling midweek meal for all the family

Create a bit of fun for kids by serving supper in a parcel. Open at the table to reveal delicious pink salmon, spaghetti, courgettes and tomatoes

This chunky sauce turns everyday pasta into something special, and is ready in just 20 minutes

A creamy and comforting quick pasta recipe, ideal for when you're short on time

Silvana Franco's fast, easy and healthy vegetarian pasta is perfect for a midweek meal

Rustle up this pasta salad for kids' lunchboxes. Customise with ham, prawns or eggs for a dose of protein – or cheese if catering for vegetarian diets