I love to use orzo to make quick creamy pasta after a busy day at work, but you can use this sauce with any kind of pasta. I like to make my own Cajun spice mix as ready-made mixes often contain added salt, but if you don’t think you’ll use up all the individual spices, then take the ready-made option – just check the label to ensure it’s not too salty.
Make this hearty, wholesome soup on cold winter days. Enriched with egg yolk and parmesan lends it a velvety texture reminiscent of carbonara
Need a quick fix for meat-free Monday? Try this spicy pasta dish with lots of colour and texture thanks to air-fried carrots and a pistachio pesto
Matty fills these simple ravioli with creamy spinach and ricotta, then tosses them in a fragrant, buttery sauce. (You will need a pasta machine for this)
You’ll need a pasta machine to make Matty’s tagliatelle which contains spinach for a nutritious boost. A light sauce with tomatoes and prawns creates a vibrant dish
Blend a can of butter beans into this mushroom and kale sauce for a creamy base that adds fibre, nutrients and an additional portion of your five-a-day
Use up blue cheese you’ve bought over Christmas to make this healthy and satisfying pasta with walnuts, spinach and leeks. A little blue cheese goes a long way
Use whatever odds and ends of cheese you have for this dish – blue cheese, gruyère and camembert all work well. It’s a great way to use up leftovers
Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.
Enjoy this super-simple and super-speedy spaghetti supper, with garlic, parsley and bacon tossed through pasta. It’s ideal on days when your fridge is bare
Use silken tofu to make the creamy dairy-free pasta sauce in this vegan dish. Don’t be tempted to use firm tofu, as it won’t work in the same way
Try this twist on a pasta bake, inspired by the flavours of Mexican street-food favourite elote – charred corn cobs topped with mayonnaise, cheese, herbs and chillies
Sometimes when | post a new recipe on social media, it really seems to resonate with how everyone’s feeling – and this dish was one of those! With millions of views on Instagram, I can see why it’s so popular. It’s basically a deluxe version of a pasta bake – simple cooking and easy to serve up, with all the favours merging together as the pasta gets slightly crispy. Try it with your favourite ravioli or tortellini too.
