Perfect pasta recipes
Pasta is an unbelievably versatile pantry staple; it’s quick, simple, and with just a few fresh ingredients, it can be transformed into a delicious and comforting midweek meal.
Our collection of pasta dishes go beyond simple dishes like a chicken pasta salad or macaroni and cheese, and feature family favourites like spag bol and easy-as lasagne, heartier pasta ideas like cannelloni and a raft of vegetarian-friendly pastas and slow-cooked pasta dinner recipes like our beef ragu and bolognese.
Not only will our collection of best pasta recipes inspire you every day of the week, but will impress even the pickiest eaters.
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Spaghetti with mushrooms and almonds
A speedy, meat-free dinner idea.
Spaghetti carbonara
This spaghetti carbonara recipe requires just a few ingredients. It’s low in effort and high in flavour.
Pasta alla vodka
A speedy dinner idea for solo diners.
Chicken carbonara pasta bake
This creamy chicken pasta bake is the perfect midweek meal for the whole family.
Smoky capsicum pasta
A weeknight winner.
Garlic prawn pasta
Take your weeknight pasta to a new level with this quick, easy and delicious recipe.
Creamy mushroom pasta
Herby, spicy, garlicky, and done in half an hour.
One-pot pasta with beef and capsicum
One-pot means less washing up!
Fresh pesto pasta
Simply delicious.
Slow-cooked bolognese
Slow cook this family favourite to really intensify the flavours.
Smoked salmon pasta with crispy capers
A delicious family-friendly salmon pasta that will have everyone going up for seconds!
Pulled beef ragu with spaghetti
Served over perfectly cooked pasta, this is the ultimate bowl of comfort food.
Spaghetti carbonara with peas
This traditional creamy pasta dish is only made better by the addition of frozen peas.
Fresh pasta
There’s nothing quite like your own home-made pasta!
Cannelloni straight-up
Feed the entire family plus leftovers with this straight up twist on the classic cannelloni.
Baked ziti
An impressive, layered pasta bake.
Pasta al forno – Italian sausage pasta bake
This Italian-style pasta bake is the quintessential comfort food!
Prawn and scallop tortellini
These aren’t your ordinary tortellini, they’re much easier and tastier!
Fettuccine carbonara
Fettuccine carbonara is a comfort food classic with salty cured pancetta and a creamy sauce.
Our best spaghetti bolognese
This dinner winner never fails to delight both young and old in the family.
Chicken and mushroom pasta
Perfect for busy weeknights.
Cheesy-vegie pasta bake
This is a clever way to make sure your kids get their vegies. You could also use other vegetables in here too try grated carrot, zucchini or capsicum. Note
Chicken and spinach pasta bake
Dinner doesn’t have to complex!
Slow-cooked beef ragu with pappardelle
A hearty pasta dish that elevates an economical cut of meat like gravy beef (shin) through slow cooking. Best of all, this recipe includes instructions for the slow cooker AND the oven.
Leek and mushroom lasagne
Perfect for any occasion.
Ricotta and spinach pasta shell bake
A rich and gooey bake for the whole family.
Spelt pasta with silky cauliflower sauce
Combining the nutty flavour of spelt pasta with our silky cauliflower sauce, this pasta dish is a wonderful idea for an easy dinner.
Pumpkin, ricotta and goat’s cheese lasagne
A delightful vegetarian dinner.
Slow-cooked lamb and rosemary pasta
Make leftover lamb into something spectacular.
Dairy-free carbonara
The authentic way!
Pasta wintervera
Whip up this winter inspired pasta in no time at all.
Cauliflower mac ‘n’ cheese
Veg it up.
Cauliflower mac ‘n’ cheese
Comfort food with a twist.
Mushroom and goat’s cheese ravioli
Won’t leave mushroom for dessert!
Chicken and pesto pasta bake
Your new family favourite.
Vegan macaroni and cheese with tempeh bacon bits
No one should miss out on this ultimate comfort food!
Cheesy tuna pasta bake
Looking for a super-simple family meal? This classic dish covers all bases.
Baked bolognese pasta
A creamy layer of ricotta and parmesan is just the tip of this delicious recipe. Hearty veal and pork mince pasta satisfy your winter comfort food cravings.
Spaghetti with garlic, oil and chilli
Camping food doesn’t need to be complicated or boring! This quick and simple pasta is easy to whip up at the campground.
Creamy beef and mushroom rigatoni
Restaurant quality pasta meal made easy.
Spinach, tomato and lemon one pot linguine
Make life easier and save washing up with this tasty vegetarian one pot pasta.
Vegetarian bolognese
Perfect this classic with a plant-based twist.
Linguine with garlic prawns & chorizo
Herbs, lemon and a dash of chilli bring this garlicky prawn and pasta dish to life.
Broccoli mac and cheese
How can mac and cheese get better?
Roast vegetable spelt pasta
Looking for a quick, easy and nutritious dinner or lunch? Well, spelt flour is a nuttier, more flavourful option than regular pasta and with roasted vegetables, you can’t go past this.
Spinach and broccolini pasta with rocket and walnut pesto
A tasty vegetarian pasta dish.
Pasta with radishes and their tops
This wholesome, delicious pasta dish embodies the sustainability concept of root to leaf eating, where nothing goes to waste.
Rigatoni with arrabbiata and chorizo sauce
A classic flavour combination the whole family will love.
Spaghetti bolognese
Everyone has their favourite spag bol recipe and it’s usually the first ever main dish we learn to cook. This one is simple but classic and ideal for the rookie chef in your family when it’s their turn to make dinner.
Easy lasagne
Easy peasy bolgonese.
Zucchini ‘spaghetti’ with tomato and fetta
Oodles of zoodles.
Spinach and ricotta cannelloni
Like a lasagne, all rolled up.
Orecchiette with smoked trout and broccolini
This is one of my all-time favourite pastas. I know it looks like a lot of anchovies, but trust me and cook them down slowly. This could well become your favourite pasta, too.
Spicy prawn linguine
The delicious, spicy pan juices from the prawns add a huge dash of flavour to this simple spicy prawn linguine. Perfect for dinner on a warm evening when you just need something light and tasty.
Pasta with spinach, mushrooms and almonds
This delectable vegetarian pasta is packed with mushrooms, pecorino and crunchy almonds. Delish! It’s also good for diabetics.
Pasta with zucchini and lemon garlic sauce
This delicious yet simple pasta dish is packed with veggies and can be whipped up quickly and easily. In fact, you’ll have most of the ingredients in your pantry and fridge already.
Eggplant and pesto baked pasta
Eggplant and pesto baked pasta
Cheesy vegetable pasta bake
This classic combination serves as the ideal dish for a family celebration and weeknight dinner.
Spinach, cheese and potato cannelloni
Just like Nonna used to make (or still does).
Linguine with garlic prawns
It’s shrimply the best.