Easy pasta recipes

Mix pork and beef mince in this easy spaghetti bolognese that also has a splash of red wine and plenty of garlic for a filling, flavourful family supper

Discover how to make superb spaghetti carbonara. This cheesy pasta dish is an Italian favourite and with the right technique, you can make it perfect every time

This vegetarian bake from reader Lucy Nanor is packed with spinach and peas along with creamy pesto and mascarpone sauce

Tomato, onion and garlic pasta sauce with sausage chunks for a bit of substance – brilliant for students (and as a hangover cure)

Jazz up sausages with this spicy tomato pasta

A simple one-pan pasta dish with bacon, mushrooms and pesto - ready in under 30 minutes

Enjoy a vegetarian lasagne bursting with spinach and courgette, held together with a creamy mascarpone sauce. It's a filling midweek meal for all the family

Whip up a simple cacio e pepe for a speedy lunch. With four simple ingredients – spaghetti, pepper, parmesan and butter – this is a storecupboard favourite

Use up leftover ratatouille to make a substantial vegetarian lunch that's quick to prepare and also super healthy, providing all five of your five-a-day

Take a fresh look at broccoli with this creamy pasta bake

A simple step-by-step guide to making a classic supper dish. An old favourite, made with plenty of cheese and a little mustard

A low-and-slow cooking dish that works a treat when you don’t have time to watch a pot. Add this rich sauce and tender shredded beef to your favourite pasta

Our best ever spaghetti bolognese is super easy and a true Italian classic with a meaty, chilli sauce. This recipe comes courtesy of BBC Good Food user Andrew Balmer

Low fat and low calorie, this fennel spaghetti is a healthy vegetarian meal for two. Make it as an easy midweek meal and garnish with parsley and parmesan

A quick and creamy carbonara-style tagliatelle that showcases delicious courgettes contrasted with cream and pancetta

If you usually serve beef stroganoff with rice, try it with pappardelle pasta instead - it works beautifully with the creamy sauce

This dish can be assembled ready for baking a good few hours ahead - and it's all cooked in one pan

Whip up this cheap treat using storecupboard ingredients, tinned tuna and sweetcorn

Creamy pasta needn't be off the menu when you're watching your weight - this one's low-fat

Get everyone to help rolling meatballs and you'll soon have one supper on the table and another in the freezer

Make our easy veggie lasagne using just a handful of ingredients. This classic Italian-style pasta bake is sure to become a family favourite

A healthy spaghetti dish full of broad beans, leeks and asparagus tips. Make the most of spring greens with this vibrant, filling pasta recipe