Quick pasta recipes

Fettucine alfredo

For a creamy midweek pasta dish for four, check out this quick and easy fettucine alfredo with plenty of parmesan cheese.

Asparagus and anchovy pasta

For a speedy pasta dish which doesn’t compromise on flavour, try our delicious asparagus spaghetti finished with a crunchy fennel seed pangrattato topper.

Tortellini in a pea broth

This stylish-looking tortellini dish only needs one pot. Super quick and delicious, it's everything you want from a midweek supper, ready in just 10 minutes.

Spaghetti with tuna, capers and chilli

This recipe couldn’t be easier – the only thing you need to cook is the spaghetti, before tossing it with the rest of the ingredients.

Pasta with peas, parmesan and tarragon

This is a great store cupboard supper that only requires five ingredients. It's creamy and filling but low-fat and only takes 10 minutes to make.

15-minute pasta recipes

Linguine with prawn butter sauce

This simple linguine with prawn butter sauce is creamy, rich and full of flavour. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's a midweek meal you'll make again and again.

Pasta with kale, anchovies and lemon

Simple but so effective. This easy pasta dish manages to be both light and comforting at the same time, teaming kale with melting anchovies, garlic and lemon.

Gazpacho sauce spaghetti

Ready in just 15 minutes, this simple recipe sees spaghetti tossed in a smooth yet fiery no-cook sauce, inspired by classic Spanish gazpacho.

Casarecce with raw tomato sauce

This vegan-friendly pasta is super simple and only takes 15 minutes to make. Casarecce is a twisted short pasta that retains a good bite and is perfect in this simple pasta dish.

20-minute pasta recipes

Salmon pasta

You can't go wrong with salmon, pasta and a great big dollop of crème fraîche. Make our high protein, low salt midweek dinner in a matter of 20 minutes.

Pasta salad with bocconcini, capers and tomatoes

Take your pasta salad to the next level by adding sweet diced tomatoes and mozzarella cheese balls for a light veggie dinner.

One-pot pasta with goat’s cheese and spinach

This pasta combines wilted spinach and soft goat's cheese to create a creamy and rich dish. Garnish with extra parmesan and enjoy.

Pea, broccoli and pesto ravioli

Six ingredients and just 20 minutes are all it takes to make this satisfying pasta dinner for two, packed with green veg and finished with lots of parmesan.

Marmite carbonara

This twist on classic spaghetti carbonara uses Marmite, which gives it a delicious savoury flavour. Serve with a generous sprinkle of parmesan and parsley.

25-minute recipes

Sardine spaghetti

Tinned sardines are a great source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids and essential oils. Let them shine in this quick and easy Sardinian spaghetti dish.

Orecchiette with broccoli and chilli sauce

The trick here is to steam the broccoli in seasoned olive oil and pasta water until mushy. It emulsifies into a wonderful sauce. It sounds weird but it really works.

Creamy pancetta and parmesan pasta

Creamy, comforting and easy to make, this low-maintenance pasta dish is a great weekend treat. Make a big pot for the whole family.

One-pot tomato and basil pasta

Pasta and sauce all cooked in one pot? Sounds mad but it works! Try Sabrina Fauda-Rôle's tomato and basil pasta recipe tonight and see for yourself.

Prawn, basil and harissa pasta

Prawns, harissa and plenty of fresh basil help make this vibrant pasta dish really sing. Finish with a dollop of cooling yogurt to counter the fiery harissa.

One-pot four cheeses pasta

Together, pasta and cheese make killer comfort food. This 25-minute dinner is super simple – it's all cooked together in one pan so you'll save on washing up.

30-minute recipes

Leek carbonara

This rich leek carbonara only takes 30 minutes to prepare and cook, so it’s a brilliant weeknight dish for two.

Creamy sausage and fennel one-pan pasta

Rigatoni and sausage is a classic combo but any short pasta will work for this magic one-pot recipe, ready in half an hour.

Macadamia pesto pappardelle

Ramp up your classic pine nut pesto with toasted macadamias and toss through long ribbons of pappardelle for a vibrant dinner that's on the table in 30 minutes.

Pasta with smoky sausage ragu

Adding smoked paprika and fennel seeds will give you a more interesting pasta sauce than you can buy, and rigatoni is the perfect pasta shape for clinging onto all that flavour.

Creamy sprouts and pancetta spaghetti

Pair earthy sprouts with plenty of cream, pancetta, garlic and white wine for a genius spaghetti tea for two. Finish with lemon juice and zest to lift that creamy flavour.

Green linguine

Check out our super simple green linguine. This quick and easy pasta dish is veggie-friendly, low in calories and will help you pack in your veg for the day.