Did you know that different pasta shapes suit different types of pasta sauce and fillings? From spaghetti and penne, to rigatoni and conchiglie, try our easy pasta recipes to learn how to pair your shapes and sauces, while making a delicious dinner. With so many pasta dishes we've got you covered for speedy midweek meals, comforting weekend feasts and kid-friendly teas. Give our pasta recipes a go!
Whip up a healthy feast for two in just 15 minutes using storecupboard ingredients with this one-pot tomato pasta
Five ingredients: One big pot of creamy gnocchi for four. Like fresh pasta, gnocchi is ready to eat in minutes. Whilst its cooking, fry the bacon until crisp, add the spinach and, once wilted stir in the Crème de Saint Agur cheese and milk then combine.
Everyone loves a pasta bake and this simple, tasty recipe using budget-friendly sausages, pesto and veg is a good one to add to your repertoire. The addition of crème fraîche and mozzarella adds an indulgent richness, but it's still cost-effective.
If you're looking for a recipe to add more veggies to your evening meals, look no further than this light pasta dish
Twirly fusilli and courgette ribbons mean this quick pasta dish goes down a treat
Take all the makings of this classic French salad and toss it with some fusilli pasta for an ideal addition to your midweek meal rotation
The silky aubergine is paired with tasty orzo pasta to create a warm, hearty dish that is packed full of flavour and texture
Everyone loves macaroni cheese and the beauty of this dish is you can throw in any leftover cheese from the fridge or a festive cheeseboard, so leftovers get a new and tasty lease of life! Ready in just over half an hour, this is a real family favourite for midweek, weekends or between Christmas and New Year when you fancy something simple and comforting.
Sprouts are blitzed with leftover nuts and cheese rinds, then stirred through pasta for a gorgeous festive main. Perfect for using seasonal veg and leftovers!
Whether enjoyed as a main course or a side dish, this delicious recipe is a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone craving more.
This 15-minute pasta dinner for two is bursting with freshness. Leeks and cabbage are gently sautéed in the artichoke oil for extra flavour, with zingy lemon and fragrant mint to finish. This is super-speedy, super-delicious weeknight food!
This is the perfect vegetarian alternative to a traditional beef lasagne
Try something new for pasta night
This delicious summery dinner is like a posh tuna pasta salad but instead of tuna we've used smoked mackerel and dressed everything in a lemony, horseradish-spiked crème fraîche dressing. Use up any leftover mackerel for lunch the next day – see recipe, below.
This hearty soup recipe is packed with big flavour from sausage meat, fragrant rosemary and garlic. The cannellini beans bulk it out and you can use up any pasta shapes you have kicking about! Check out the tip below to make it in a slow-cooker.
Charring broccoli brings extra delicious flavour that pairs wonderfully with smoky chorizo, a little chilli heat and plenty of garlic
Get ready for a flavour-packed dinner with our creamy sausage ragu – It's a perfect go-to recipe for a cosy and delicious meal! Use up your leftovers with this spicy sausage tart.
This sausage and courgette pasta bake is hearty, comforting and perfect for a midweek dinner
Combine seasonal squash with juicy pork sausages and fragrant sage for a creamy, indulgent pasta bake fit for a midweek meal
This crispy sausage and tomato pasta is a quick and easy dish that takes less than 20 minutes to make. Combining flavoursome pork sausages with a fresh tomato sauce, it's sure to be a family favourite.
Frozen squash and quick-cook orzo pasta make this one of the easiest weaning recipes. Suitable from 10+ months weaning stage*, this is creamy and delicious yet packed with goodness. There's no need to prepare a different dinner for the grown-ups either – this dish serves 2 adults and 2 children, then freeze half the sauce for more meals – ace!
Homemade pesto is the focal point of this simple pasta recipe
Vegetarian pasta bake is an absolute classic and, with our simple recipe using store-bought sauce, it's so easy to make this winning family dinner while sticking to a budget
This no-oven combo of two classics is the perfect winter warmer
Silky and comforting, this orzotto recipe is full of flavour with Brussels sprouts, chestnuts and creamy burrata. A festive vegetarian pasta dish you’ll want on repeat!
This vegetarian Sicilian pasta dish is beautifully simple and contains 2 of your 5-a-day
Your kids will never know that this creamy, basil-infused green sauce is made from 'hidden' courgette, peas and spinach. Sneaking veg into your family's dinner has never been so deliciously easy.
Kids will never know that this mac 'n' cheese is crammed with veg! The easy cheese sauce is made with 'hidden' cauliflower and sweetcorn, making it a deliciously simple (and clever) way to sneak extra veg into family mealtimes.
Everyone has a speedy pasta dish up their sleeves and this is definitely one to try! It turns simple ingredients into something delicious, the sundried tomatoes give a lovely depth of flavour whilst basil keeps things fresh.
Storecupboard ingredients are given a glow-up in this simple pasta sauce, using Tesco Finest sardines, tinned cherry tomatoes and chilli flakes
Prawn and fennel is a winning combination; try it in this easy orzo pasta one-pot
Inspired by the iconic Green Goddess salad, this creamy silken tofu pasta is a midweek winner. Topped with crispy chickpeas for added crunch, this comforting, high-protein pasta recipe belongs in your weekly dinner rotation.
Whip up a creamy sauce using cauliflower, olive oil and pumpkin seeds that pairs perfectly with pasta. Use the leftovers to make our Summery chickpea stew for tomorrow's lunch.