Pasta dish

This quick and easy pasta dish is packed full of flavour and nutrients - perfect for weeknight dinners.

Creamy ham and parmesan cheese combine with tortellini pasta in this delicious Italian classic.

This simple pasta dish is easy to make but packed full of goodness, making it the perfect mid week family meal.

This simple but sophisticated pasta dish can be whipped up in no time at all. Asparagus and crispy prosciutto is tossed through perfectly cooked Italian linguine, perfect as a light lunch, or with lots of crusty bread for a more substantial meal.

This tasty bacon and spinach pasta dish is quick and simple, yet packed full of beautiful flavours that will delight your family and create a fabulous mid-week meal.

A perennial favourite, carbonara is an inexpensive dish the whole family can enjoy. Our recipe is packed with all the favourite flavours and is ready in just 25 minutes!

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.

Perfect for dinner or lunch this pasta dish takes less than half an hour to make. It's a healthy vegetarian option, filled with tasty mushrooms and lentils.

Full of texture and delicious savoury flavours, this divine artichoke, almond and olive sauce is beautiful tossed through al dente pappardelle.

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.

This tasty caserecci pasta will be ready to eat in just 30 minutes. Enjoy salty green olives and spicy chorizo with capsicum and chicken in this healthy Italian dish.

This fast family pasta dinner, with chicken and mushroom in a creamy mustard sauce, is perfect comfort food for cool nights. Everyone will love curling up with a bowl to themselves.

Adding the texture of toasted pine nuts makes the classic flavour combination of this pasta dish soar.

Italy’s islands hold great appeal for the culinary adventurer. Most have been invaded numerous times throughout history due to their strategic position or natural resources and with each invasion came new ingredients and cooking methods. Here’s a taste of Sardinia

Sophie Gray uses basic Italian ingredients to create this simple and delicious dinner

Italy’s islands hold great appeal for the culinary adventurer. Most have been invaded numerous times throughout history due to their strategic position or natural resources and with each invasion came new ingredients and cooking methods. Here’s a taste of Sicily, Sardinia, Capri and Pantelleria

Fill up on zucchini, capsicum, spinach and lamb backstrap with this spicy and easy pasta dish.

Delicious Italian cooking doesn't need to take days of preparation; you'll be eating this pasta in just 25 minutes! Pesto and parmesan provide the basis for this linguine treat.

Enjoy a hearty pasta for dinner complete with salty olices, eggplant and tender lamb.

This hearty slow-cooked pork ragu combines beautifully with fresh, flat pasta noodles for a dinner or weekend lunch prepared in advance.

Fresh, juicy prawns are tossed with creamy avocado, rocket and shell pasta to create this beautiful fresh Summer salad in no time at all.

This soft, light butternut pumpkin ravioli with cheese and the earthy herb flavour of sage is truly satisfying.

This colourful chicken and vegetable pasta is a fresh and filling meal for the whole family. Save a portion for tomorrow's lunchbox!

This spicy seafood pasta might feel decadent but nothing could be simpler. It only takes fifteen minutes to create, and with succulent mussels and punchy chilli, you won't be able to resist.

Packed full of flavour, this tasty prawn pasta dish, tossed in a fragrant white wine sauce, is quick to make and is perfect for a romantic night-in.

Spaghetti is cooked to perfection and tossed with a flavoursome homemade salsa verde and juicy prawns. This delicious pasta dish is the perfect dinner to delight your guests any time of year.

Serve this rustic, hearty non-meat pasta dish as a weeknight or weekend dinner. Store leftovers in an airtight container and take to work for lunch the next day.

Bacon, mushrooms, creamy pasta sauce and peas, the combination will have the family fighting over seconds.

This delicious crab and ricotta stuffed cannelloni pasta is a guaranteed crowd pleaser - served topped with baked tomatoes and melted cheese, this Italian dish is a brilliant variation on your traditional lasagne.

Step up your pasta game and get a little bit fancy with these decadent minted pea and ricotta meatballs. Photography by Rob Shaw/ bauersyndication.com.au

Mike’s Top Tips: By making your own pasta, you’re learning a great new skill. Plus it’s super-easy. But if you haven’t got the time, buy fresh lasagne sheets from the supermarket and cut them into wide strips Frying the herbs for the pappardelle gives beautiful colour, texture and flavour to the dish. Just be careful […]

Brighten up your dinner table this healthy low-carb recipe. Both visually appealing and taste-bud pleasing, the creamy filling of this gorgeous beetroot ravioli will surprise the fussiest of eaters.

Mamma would be outraged but when there’s no time to make ravioli, Asian dumpling wrappers make a fast, delicious alternative.

Packed full of marinated veggies and rich tomato sauce, this delicious pasta dish will impress the whole family with minimal effort.

This traditional Italian pasta dish is the ultimate comfort food, packed full of flavour to nourish the body and soul. Crispy bacon, button mushrooms and chives are tossed in a creamy sauce with perfectly cooked fettuccine.

Whip up this fresh pasta salad in minutes. Packed full of sweet, juicy corn and chunks of tender leg ham, it makes a quick and tasty dish any night of the week.

Crispy bacon and thinly sliced zucchini are beautiful tossed with fettuccine in a creamy sauce to create this tasty pasta dish in no time at all, creating a flavoursome and nourishing meal for your family.

A sensational cold salad for summer lunches and dinners. The combination of pasta, coleslaw and tuna is a winner all round.

Agnolotti is a traditional Italian pasta, stuffed with a beef or vegetable filling. It's served here filled with char-grilled eggplant and ricotta, wonderfully tossed with tender pumpkin, crunchy almonds and hearty chickpeas to create a delicious vegetarian dinner dish.

Use any filled pasta variety such as tortellini or ravioli for this healthy tuna pesto pasta. A side salad and lemon wedges compelte the meal.

Fresh, fast and healthy, this pesto pasta salad is bursting with the goodness of kumara, eggs and sun-dried tomato pesto.

This tasty dish is perfect for those following a Paleo diet or trying to watch their carbohydrate intake. We've swapped classic pasta for carrot pappardelle and tossed it with perfectly cooked pork, crumbly feta and fresh basil.

Mix in some modern flavours with the traditional hearty lasagne. Forego beef for chicken and potato for kumara to give this dish some contemporary edge.

With zest and spice this vegetarian pasta is simple to make but delicious and full of complimentary flavours.

This simple pasta dish needs minimal ingredients and yet it's bursting with flavour. It's a perfect weeknight meal ... or for emergency entertaining.

This vegetarian version of traditional lasagne is so flavoursome that even the family carnivores won't notice it's meat-free.

Pasta is the ultimate comfort food. Wholegrain mustard gives this easy chicken and mushroom dish a flavour boost.

This simple creamy chicken fettuccine dish is pasta at its best, and perfect for a started or a quick and easy family meal

Packed full of flavour, this Italian eggplant and ricotta pasta dish is easy-to-make and perfect for dinner with the family any night of the week.

Basil pesto is the perfect light sauce for pasta. In this recipe, silken tofu gives the sauce a wonderful creamy texture.

In this one-pot variation of spag bol, short pasta replaces spaghetti and is cooked with the sauce, making it a quick and easy weeknight meal the whole family can enjoy.

Like your pasta quick, easy and tasty? Well this delightful asparagus dish is for you

This enticing prawn pasta dish will only take 20 minutes out of your day and is packed with delicious ingredients like rich tomato sauce and crumbly feta.

Here’s another way of making this humble family favourite even easier! I have added the grated carrot and baby spinach to the mix so you will only need a simple salad to serve. Plus my cheat’s version of a white cheese sauce make this dish as easy as possible.

The salty feta balances out the sweetness of the dates, basil and cherry tomatoes.

Everyone loves lasagne! Try my nourishing twist on a family fave.

This Mediterranean pasta is packed with flavour, from salty fetta and olives to spicy kransky sausage and red chilli.

Whip up this gorgeous vegetarian pasta dish in under 30 minutes and enjoy the of gorgeous, simplistic flavours that work together so perfectly.

Toss together this flavoursome pasta dish in under ten minutes - packed full of nutrients and fresh, beautiful produce

Tender asparagus, salty prosciutto, crunchy garlic crumbs and rich blue cheese make this easy pasta dish a winner.

Sweet steamed pumpkin is tossed with fresh pasta and crispy proscuitto in a creamy cheese sauce to create this tasty Italian dish.

This light and zesty fettuccine is bursting with the flavours of juicy cherry tomatoes, nutty artichokes, crumbly feta and a touch of basil.

Cream and cheese tossed in fettucine create a delicious pasta alfredo.

Tossed shards of parmesan with prosciutto and mushroom, drenched in cream. Pasta boscaiola is a legendary Italian pasta dish.

Packed full of goodness, this roasted vegetable pasta is packed full of tender pumpkin, mushrooms, eggplant and a punchy tomato sauce that will delight the whole family.

Whether you are cooking a family meal or making lunch or dinner for friends, this fast and fresh pasta dish fits the bill. If you don't have individual ramekins, use a baking dish instead and divide between 4 plates or dishes.

Shredded crab is beautiful tossed through tender spaghetti with rocket, chilli and a fragrant, zesty dressing. This dish is wonderful to serve up to your dinner guests with minimal effort.

Tuna, tomatoes and olives come alive in this tasty spaghetti dish.

We've mixed up your standard lasagne recipe and you'll be coming back for more! Deliciously cheesy, this chicken and agnolotti lasagne is the ultimate comfort food for your family.

This delicious summer salad is packed full of delicious, fresh ingredients. Even better, it can be on the table in under twenty minutes!

On the table in under 30 minutes, this simple but hearty chicken pasta dish is set to become a regular family favourite.

Give that old kid favourite a twist with the inclusion of veggies and tuna. Macaroni and cheese has never been tastier or more nutritious.

If you're looking for a scrumptious pasta dish to satisfy those hunger pangs then this recipe will do the trick. Mushrooms, mortadella and fettuccine are coated in a richy, creamy sauce that will have you coming back for more.

Succulent packets of lobster and scallops wrapped in pasta sheets and drizzled with creamy sauce. You don't get better than seafood ravioli for a summer lunch or an impressive dinner party.

On the table in under 30 minutes, this quick tuna pasta recipe is packed full of flavour, nutrients, and texture. Prepare this for your family any night of the week in no time at all.

Cooks can never have too many pasta recipes in their repertoire. This easy vegetarian dish gets some added nutrients with ricotta cheese and toasted pine nuts.

This unusual mint pesto comes from Trapani, in Sicily. Use a grassy, peppery New Zealand olive oil if you have one, as it will work well with the tomatoes and mint.

You can use dried beans instead of borlotti beans; soak in cold water overnight. The cooking time will vary. Note

Make ahead: Prepare almost to end of Step 3, adding fetta, parsley and zest just before serving. Risoni is rice-shaped pasta. No need to thaw onion before using. Don’t overcook beans; they only need to be warmed. Note

toss a little of the cooking liquid through cooked pasta to help prevent it from sticking together. Note

This pesto pasta salad is a quick and easy solution to getting lunchboxes ready. It's a great option for anyone who is dairy- or egg-intolerant!

You could use pre-made, dried cannelloni. Try adding 1 teaspoon finely chopped preserved lemon to cannelloni filling Note

This would also be delicious as a cold salad Note

Dill is a classic flavour match with smoked salmon, but you could also use torn parsley. Note

If preferred, prepare in advance and bake in a moderate oven, 180°C, 15-20 minutes, until hot. Note

The super bowl! Curl up on cold nights with a heart-warming meal in hand

A great meal to make when entertaining, this is all cooked in the oven, leaving you more time to mingle.

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Wholemeal pasta is high in fibre so you’ll likely eat less of it and feel full for longer.

Nothing beats a good lasagne, but it's even better when you make a hearty tomato sauce from scratch.

For a quick and easy dinner, try this cheesy macaroni bake.

Feel free to add chilli, smoked paprika or herbs to suit the intended dish. Double the recipe and freeze in batches. Basic tomato sauce: • Substitute tinned tomatoes for vine-ripened ones in summer. • Try adding a pinch or two of herbs and spices depending on your desired recipe. • Sugar cuts the acid from […]

This is simplicity itself. The sauce can be made while the pasta cooks, but have everything prepared before you start. It’s rich, so a little goes a long way.