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!
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
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.
Tuck into this quick and easy cauliflower cheese and black pepper pasta that only takes 25 minutes to make.
Whip up a healthy feast for two in just 15 minutes using storecupboard ingredients with this one-pot tomato pasta
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!
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!
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.
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.
Cut down on food waste and use up all those Christmas leftovers with this super turkey lasagne recipe, full of flavour and sure to satisfy as a warming dinner
Fancy making your own pasta? This simple recipe is based on classic northern Italian pasta, which contains just two ingredients – flour and eggs. Give it a go!
Is there anything more comforting and satisfying than a pasta bake? How about making it a cauliflower cheese pasta bake? Roasting the cauliflower brings out its natural sweetness, which works wonderfully with the creamy cheese sauce. This is an epic family dinner that's so simple to make.
This hearty pasta salad is bursting with flavours of the Mediterranean: garlic-roasted courgettes, sweet baby tomatoes, zingy lemon and fragrant basil. With juicy prawns, crisp pancetta and creamy mozzarella too.
This quick and easy pasta sauce recipe is perfect for a speedy midweek meal. Arrabbiata is a classic Italian spicy sauce made of tomatoes, chilli and garlic. We’ve added black olives and a sprinkling of basil and Parmesan to make it that bit more special.
This spicy sausage ragu with spirali is a flavour-packed family-favourite
Made with just four ingredients, and ready in only 20 minutes, this cacio e pepe-inspired recipe (cacio e pepe translates as cheese and pepper) is a brilliant Italian-style supper. It's super-simple to make and tastes absolutely divine!
This comforting gnocchi dish turns a handful of ingredients into an easy dinner for one. Inspired by the Italian pasta dish cacio e pepe, we've added leeks here for a subtle sweet flavour. Check out how to use up gnocchi in the tip beneath the recipe!
Fancy a lasagne without all the faff? This cheat's version uses Bolognese ravioli and chunky veg pasta sauce for all the flavours of a lasagne in half the time. It's perfect for staycations or when you don't want to spend ages cooking.
Grab some storecupboard ingredients and veggies to whizz up this super-tasty kale pasta dish that's simple and healthy. Curly kale adds an earthy, peppery kick, while the chickpeas add a buttery creaminess. If you don't need the dish to be dairy-free and veggie, you could always add some grated Parmesan to serve.
Healthy snacks for kids don't get much more satisfying than this! Packed with hearty fusilli pasta, shelled peas, thick-cut ham and fresh eggs these simple baked frittatas are really easy to make and perfect for the kids to enjoy whilst out and about
This creamy tomato pasta recipe is an easy weeknight dinner, that's ready in less than 30 minutes. Kids will love the creamy tomato sauce.
Special enough for a weekend dinner party but easy enough for a midweek meal, these healthy pesto and mozzarella stuffed chicken breasts pack a flavour punch.
A failsafe crowd-pleaser, these meatballs made with pork have a light and delicate texture with the earthy flavour of rosemary and the addition of grated courgettes for an extra veg hit. Ideal to make in big batches and freeze for a no fuss midweek fallback.
Make meal times more exciting and encourage kids to eat more veg with this broccoli and sausage pasta recipe.
Here's a veggie pasta bake that'll please the whole family, and it's on the table in just 45 minutes. We've used free from penne here, but you could use regular wheat pasta if you prefer. Brimming with veggies, it's hearty, filling and totally delicious!
Tinned sardines make a great family meal staple – here we've used them in a classic tomato, garlic and herb pasta sauce alongside some soft cheese for a little creaminess. Stir through spaghetti for a speedy, healthy dinner.