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19 creamy pasta recipes you'll love

You can’t beat a comforting bowl of creamy pasta. From hearty sausage ragu to hacks on how to make vegan dishes extra creamy, find your perfect creamy pasta recipe below. Check out more pasta recipes or browse our dinner ideas.

  1. Creamy meat pasta dishes

    Give your favourite meaty pasta dishes an indulgent glow-up with a creamy sauce. We’ve given classic meatballs a green twist with fresh greens and extra peas so you can get your family’s veg in. If you’re after something a little comforting, this creamy chicken pasta is topped with plenty of Parmesan and mozzarella melted on top. Or this 20-minute sausage ragu with a rich Parmigiana Reggiano sauce is perfect for those cosy nights in. Get your creamy pasta fix at lunchtime with our simple bacon pasta salad. With a lemony crème fraîche sauce and red lentil fusilli for extra protein, the whole family will love this packed into their lunchbox.

    Creamy meat pasta dishes
  2. Creamy fish pasta dishes

    Try something different for dinner with one of our delicious creamy fish pasta recipes. Embrace the tinned fish trend with our budget-friendly creamy salmon pasta (it’s made with just six ingredients!) or this mackerel and creamy pepper sauce dish which takes just 20 minutes. For busy weeknights, try this salmon twist on a classic carbonara or our 25-minute kale and anchovy recipe with a velvety crème fraîche sauce. If you’re after something a little more impressive (but still super simple), then this lemon and prawn spaghetti is perfect – it's creamy, cheesy and packed with fresh flavours.

    Creamy fish pasta dishes
  3. Creamy vegetarian pasta dishes

    Keep things simple with this creamy mushroom tagliatelle topped with a zesty gremolata for fresh flavours. If you like it spicy, try our 20-minute creamy tomato pasta with cream cheese and plenty of chilli. Fans of cauliflower cheese will love our easy pasta version, which is made with just a handful of ingredients you likely already have at home. For a healthy dinner idea, this butternut squash and crème fraîche penne is a must – it's made with frozen veg to save you time chopping!

    Creamy vegetarian pasta dishes
  4. Creamy vegan pasta dishes

    You can still enjoy a creamy pasta dish while following a vegan diet. This tomatoey penne recipe uses blended cannellini beans and soya milk to make an indulgent silky sauce. Or, use a spoonful of tahini to make a rich pasta sauce which tastes great stirred through this cauliflower rigatoni dish. Why not try something completely different with our creamy avocado spaghetti. This colourful dish is made with lemon, cherry tomatoes and slices of avocado for a luxuriously creamy texture.

    Creamy vegan pasta dishes
  5. Creamy pasta dishes kids will love

    Pasta is always a great option for when you don’t know what to feed the kids. This creamy sausage and broccoli pasta uses only a handful of ingredients and is easy to rustle up – perfect for a hearty lunch or simple dinner. The whole family will love this creamy tomato and chicken penne which is on the table in under 30 minutes. Even the pickiest of eaters will enjoy eating our confetti pasta, which is packed full of colourful veggies in a cream cheese sauce – yum!

    Creamy pasta dishes kids will love