Easy Pasta Recipes

Pasta recipes are ideal for a quick, easy midweek meal. Use meat, vegetables or seafood to create super tasty pasta recipes you can enjoy tonight

Pasta recipes are family favourites and midweek staples as they are easy to scale up and down as you require, and they take no time at all to throw together. When you're short on time but fancy something delicious, take inspiration from our pasta recipes and creat something delightful tonight.

John Torode's purple sprouting broccoli linguine is so simple to make and is ready in just 15 minutes!

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Courgette and Hazelnut Orecchiette with Mozzarella

This courgette and hazelnut orecchiette with mozzarella recipe is a delicious meat-free pasta recipe.

Carbonara

Everyone loves this classic, carbonara recipe which is usually made with pancetta, but it's also a good way to use up any leftover ham.

Pea And Asparagus Open Ravioli

Pea and asparagus open ravioli is surprisingly easy to make and a great, light supper or lunch. It also looks really stunning so you could easily serve it to lunch guests!

Squash and Ricotta Cannelloni with Taleggio

This meat-free squash and ricotta cannelloni with taleggio recipe will be a huge hit with everyone. For strict vegetarians, ensure the cheeses are veggie too.

King Prawn and Peppadew Linguine

This king prawn and peppadew linguine recipe is such a quick recipe that packs a real punch. If you like chilli, go for the hot Peppadews - they have a great kick.

Rich Pea and Parmesan Risotto

This rich pea and parmesan risotto recipe is a midweek staple that can be whipped up from storecupboard ingredients.

Spinach and Goats' Cheese Ravioli with Lemon and Sage Butter

Once assembled this spinach and goats' cheese ravioli with lemon and sage butter recipe can be chilled in the fridge overnight and boiled just before serving. If you wanted to freeze the pasta at this stage, simply boil from frozen expecting the ravioli to take an extra minute to rise to the surface of the pan.

Mozzarella and Tomato Risotto with Basil

This mozzarella & tomato risotto with basil recipe is a fabulous and filling vegetarian dish.

Spaghetti Puttanesca

A punchy spaghetti Puttanesca pasta that can be put together in no time with storecupboard ingredients.

Crab, Chilli and Cherry Tomato Linguine

This quick and tasty crab, chilli and cherry tomato linguine dish is ready in under 20 minutes and the mix of the mild white crab meat with brown crab meat gives depth and a fresh flavour.

Trofie Pasta with Roasted Red Onions and Goats' Cheese

This trofie pasta with roasted red onions and goats' recipe is packed full of eclectic flavours. The sweetness of the red onions compliments the creamy flavour of the goats cheese.

Slow-Cooked Pork Parpadelle

Though it takes longer to cook than your average slow-cooked pork parpadelle recipe, the finished product is well worth the wait! The tenderness of the slow-cooked pork makes a mouth-watering texture, and a fantastic flavour.

Conchiglie with Squash and Sage

With pasta dishes, less is almost always more. Using only very few ingredients and requiring minimal prep, this conchiglie with squash and sage recipe is one of the best.

Seafood Linguine

A few simple ingredients can be turned into a rich pasta dish that is just perfect for entertaining. You don't need a huge bowl of this seafood linguine recipe.

Tagliatelle with Gorgonzola and Toasted Walnuts

Gorgonzola adds a refreshingly different note to this tagliatelle with gorgonzola and toasted walnuts. It's a really quick, easy dish that makes a great midweek meal.

Motori Pasta with Tenderstem Broccoli and Anchovies

You could add summer beans to this motori pasta with tenderstem broccoli and anchovies recipe and serve it with lashings of fresh Parmesan cheese, too - gorgeous!

Mushroom and Prosciutto Lasagne

Lasagne is a great recipe to make when you are catering for a crowd. It is easy to make and this mushroom and prosciutto lasagne recipe doesn't require a time-consuming meat ragù, which makes it particularly quick. Perfect for entertaining and dinner parties.

Conchiglie with Chorizo Chickpeas and Roasted Butternut Squash

This conchiglie with chorizo chickpeas and roasted butternut squash recipe is the ultimate comfort food, though contains fewer calories than you might expect.

Herby Lemon Chicken and Chorizo and Pasta Salad

This herby lemon chicken & chorizo and pasta salad recipe makes a delicious and easy dish which is perfect for dinner with friends.

Tomato, Black Olive and Caper Spaghetti

Tomato black olive and caper spaghetti recipe is perfect with the sharp flavours. If you can't find linguine, any fine pasta will do the job. Looking for more midweek recipes? Click here