Pasta

From a speedy work lunch to delicious picnic dish, we love a good pasta salad recipe. Whether you want a salad loaded with chicken and seafood, or one tossed with warm grilled lamb and creamy pesto sauce, there is something for every taste bud in this collection.

There's no better feeling than serving up a big pot of pasta to your family and friends. As a meal that never fails, you just know they will love it. But if you're looking to surprise with your next spaghetti dish, these creative takes on everyone's favourite pasta will take your mid-week meals to a whole new level. Whether you're looking for a healthy wholemeal option or are adopting a meat-free mantra, you're sure to find a recipe that will please every time.

Whatever its form, pasta is always a favourite at the family dinner table. For something different, however, these cannelloni recipes are our top pick. Thin sheets of pasta are rolled up with flavoursome fillings and baked to perfection with a hearty tomato or cheesy white sauce. Easy to make and so tasty, plates are bound to come back empty.

Who can go pasta big bowl of creamy, delicious fettuccine for dinner? Or, maybe you prefer little parcels of pork-filled tortellini. Whichever you love, you're sure to find an easy and oh-so creamy recipe here. It's the ultimate comfort dish.

Whether you call them bowties or butterflies after the Italian farfalle, there's one word that describes these little morsels best: delicious. Tossed through with everything from tuna and chicken to healthy vegetables, these recipes are the perfect choice for tasty lunches and quick family dinners. Enjoy!

These penne recipes are our top picks for easy lunches and quick dinners.

You can't go wrong with an easy pasta dish for dinner, and these tasty recipes are just perfect to make with the fettuccine noodles at the back of the pantry. From a creamy and delicious fettuccine boscaiola to a hearty pork shoulder ragu served with thick ribbons of pasta, you're sure to find something you'll love. We've also included vegetarian options for those on a meat-free diet, and tasty chicken recipes to use up any leftovers. Enjoy!

Shaped like large grains of rice, this Italian short-cut pasta is a versatile ingredient that's perfect for easy lunches and filling dinners. Whether you're looking to bulk up salads, stir it through soups or just want to let it shine on its own, you'll find all the inspiration you need here. Let's get cooking!

Creamy, cheesy and utterly moreish, a hearty macaroni and cheese bake is the ultimate comfort food. And whether you're looking for a traditional southern-style dish or one stirred through with crispy bacon, seafood or vegetables, you're sure to find inspiration here. It's comfort food at its finest.

Fennel is a bulbous vegetable that adds a lovely, light sweetness to your meals. Raw fennel can add extra crunch to your fresh salads while large roasted wedges make a tasty side dish. This versatile veggie can also be made into sauces, added to pastas and works wonderfully with pork. Here, we've pulled together some of our favourite recipes with fennel. From soups and fritters to risotto and a fennel remoulade, you'll have no shortage of ideas when trying out this fabulous veggie.

A classic Italian lasagne is always a hit when catering for a family and friends. With oozing layers of delicious beef mince covered in tomato sauce and topped with cheese, it's clear why this hearty meal is universally loved. Here, we've gathered our best recipes to master at home. From our popular lasagne bolognese to a veggie-filled beef, mushroom and zucchini dish, these tasty recipes are perfect for sharing.

Lasagne is an all-time family favourite but for a lighter version of this classic pasta dish, swap your beef mince for lean shredded chicken. Here, we've pulled together twelve of our best poultry pastas for easy and light family dinners. From healthy broccoli and chicken lasagne stacks to a creamier chicken and ricotta version, these delicious dishes are the perfect pick any night of the week. Dig in!

Cook up one of these deliciously creamy creations for a weeknight family dinner that's bound to please. This collection has something for everyone, from the traditional recipe we all love to a modern veg and dairy-free version.

What's not to love about lasagne? With layers of fresh pasta sheets, creamy bechamel sauce and endless filling ideas, it's the perfect meal for versatile family dinners. Here, we've gathered our best vegetarian lasagne dishes full of your favourite veggies. From a sweet kumara and mushroom variation to a healthier pesto and spinach dish, these easy recipes are great for those who are on a meat-free diet or are looking to switch up their classic beef version. There's even an indulgent three-cheese recipe if you want to treat yourself. Dig in!

For a quick and easy dinner that's guaranteed to be loved by the whole family, you can't go past a tasty chicken pasta. From delicious pesto pasta bakes to creamy carbonaras, these simple recipes are perfect for using up that leftover chicken on nights where you don't have time to cook. If you're looking for a lighter dish, we've also included lovely chicken pasta salads that are great for an easy meal on those hot summer days.

Big, tomato-based pasta dishes are often too hearty for our sweltering summer days but we aren't about to give up pasta for three months! So, we've gathered our best light pastas and warm pasta salads, featuring simple olive oil and pesto sauces, as the perfect alternative. We have a delicious linguine with garlic prawns, vegetarian pasta with radishes and a range of tasty pesto pastas. There's even a zucchini 'spaghetti' recipe for those who are gluten-free.

There's a reason that pasta bakes are so popular. They're quick to throw together, generally quite economical and always ridiculously tasty. Scoop your ladle into the tray to crack through the crisp melted cheese topping, revealing delicate pasta swimming in a hot and oozy sauce. Sound pretty good? Here's some recipes to get you started. We have creamy tuna and chicken pasta bakes, plus Italian cannelloni shells stuffed with ricotta and topped with a fresh tomato sauce.

Cottage cheese has long been hailed as the dieter's food of choice, and for a good reason. It's packed full of protein and calcium, while remaining low in calories, fat and carbs. But the best part? It's deliciously creamy and salty flavour goes wonderfully in menu dishes, making a great substitute for 'naughtier' ingredients like cream, mozarella or bechamel sauce in lasagne. Here, we've pulled together some tasty ways to use more of it, from sweet slices, cheesecakes and muffins, to savoury frittatas, pies and breakfast fritters.

Just because you're following a meat-free diet doesn't mean you have to miss out of the utter joy that is eating pasta. We've gathered together our favourite vegetarian dishes, made using gnocchi, penne, spaghetti and fettuccine. You'll find delicious vegie-based sauces made with mushrooms, eggplant, legumes and tomatoes, plus a few creamier options for indulgent nights in. Most of these meals are quick to throw together, making them sensible dinner options any night of the week.

When it comes to Italian recipes, most peoples' minds will jump straight to spaghetti bolognese or pizza. And while these dishes have become a big part of Australian cuisine over the past few decades, Italians have a wide range of beautiful dinner dishes that are worthy of being on every dinner table. From our chicken saltimbocca to our roast vitello tonnato and crisp risotto-filled arancini balls, these authentic recipes will have you looking forward to dinner time. Let's get cooking!

It's fairly safe to assume that everyone has at least one bag of dried pasta in their kitchen cupboard, and for good reason; pasta is one of those ingredients that can transform in to a hearty, comforting dish at a moment's notice. And if you're looking for some inspiration to take your dinner staple to the next level, these amazingly tasty pasta recipes will do the trick.

It's quick. It's simple. And it's a weeknight staple in so many households. These pasta recipes will inspire you, making sure your bowl never gets boring. From family favourites such as spaghetti bolognese and an easy to make lasagne, to a hearty spinach and ricotta cannelloni that will satisfy any vegetarians, our recipes will keep you inspired. The kids will love our cheesy pasta bake. And our crab spaghetti in a bag will take your mid-week pasta dinner to a whole new level.

Italian food is all about flavour and simplicity but it is so much more than a margherita pizza or spaghetti bolognese. We still have all the classics from our traditional lasagnes, quick and easy risottos to our mouthwatering pizzas but we've included some lesser-known favourites that certainly won't disappoint. With roast pork and tantalising goat's cheese pappardelle, you'll be singing amore all night. You can have many of our delicious recipes on the table in thirty minutes or less!