Italian pasta recipes

Discover how to make traditional spaghetti carbonara. This classic Italian pasta dish combines a silky cheese sauce with crisp pancetta and black pepper.

Try this easy version of an alla norma, which uses roast aubergine instead of fried. It's then tossed with spaghetti and a rich tomato and basil sauce

Enjoy this classic Italian creamy pasta sauce folded into cooked pasta. It's been adapted over the years to include double cream, making it rich, unctuous and delicious

Prepare this easy homemade lasagne ahead of time and save in the freezer, uncooked, for when you need it during a busy week. Just bake for an extra 45 mins

Whip up a simple cacio e pepe for a speedy lunch. With four simple ingredients – spaghetti, pepper, parmesan and butter – this is a storecupboard favourite

Our best ever spaghetti bolognese is super easy and a true Italian classic with a meaty, chilli sauce. This pasta bolognese recipe is sure to become a family favourite.

Hankering for a comforting bowl of pasta in creamy sauce? This sumptuous Italian dish is for you. It takes just 25 minutes so it's an easy midweek meal

Toss golden garlic and silky olive oil through spaghetti to make this classic Italian dish – ready in the time it takes to boil the pasta. It's simple, flavourful and perfect for busy days

Choose this healthy pasta supper after a workout. Although it's low in fat and calories, it's packed with flavour, and also provides calcium and fibre

Cook up this classic sauce in one pan, then toss with spaghetti for a simple midweek meal. It's budget-friendly too, making it a great meal for the family

Wow dinner party guests with your own homemade pasta. It takes a little extra effort and requires a pasta machine, but it's delicious served with beef ragout

Pangrattato - toasted, crunchy breadcrumbs - add texture to this festive pasta dish. Serve them at the table to ensure they're at peak crispness

This vegetarian pasta dish is the perfect solution when you want something quick and tasty - and everything's cooked in one pan

Make our papa al pomodoro, a thrifty Tuscan stew made simply from stale bread and tomatoes. It’s really quick to make and perfect for using up stale bread

Make this classic Italian-style gnocchi and tomato recipe for a satisfying midweek meal. These potato dumplings are worth making from scratch and take minutes to cook

Carmelita Caruana celebrates the tastes of Sicily with this delicious vegetarian summer pasta

Rustle up a hearty, healthy soup for a satisfying lunch or supper. Packed with cannellini beans, carrots, cavolo nero and pasta, this Italian classic is filling and comforting

Sicilians love aubergines cooked every which way. Try them in this summery pasta dish

Turn your hand to making your own pasta with this homemade ravioli. It's stuffed with a creamy ricotta and spinach filling and tossed in sage butter to finish

Spaghetti and meatballs are a classic family-friendly dinner. This recipe is great for batch cooking so you can save extra portions in the freezer.

A low fat, high iron dish that makes a great mid-week meal for all the family

This light dish makes a perfect midweek supper treat

Don't leave the vegetarians out this Christmas, with this special yet easy to manage recipe