Pasta

Nadiya Hussain's no-waste creamy carbonara

When I make carbonara, I always get into a tizz about what to do with the leftover egg whites, and often I have too many in the freezer, always some sat in the fridge and meringues I just don't know what to do with. So this recipe is perfect for when you want to make custom carbonara but definitely don't need the waste. The egg whites are turned into mock 'bacon' using smoked paprika, while the yolks are mixed with tahini to create the smooth, creamy, luxurious coating.

Nadiya Hussain's mac and cheesy

I have a dozen different ways to make mac and cheese and I happily share each version every chance I get. This is my kids' slightly psychedelic version, made using their favourite puffed cheesey crisps, which they used to devour as youngsters. The extra cheesiness and bright orange colour from the cheese puffs blitzed to a powder is mixed with mac and topped with breadcrumbs. It's fun, it's delicious and it's bright!

Donal Skehan's polpette bucatini

Donal Skehan's bacon & cabbage pasta

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Mark Moriarty's spaghetti with shellfish: Today

Donal's vodka penne pork ragu

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Kevin Dundon's simple carbonara: Today

This is my take on a very classic recipe. Traditionally egg yolks are used but whole eggs if well beaten will work too, just don't tell any Italian friends as they might never talk to you again!

Donal Skehan's Mac 'n' Peas

This pesto is great with other green veggies - you can try it with a mix of frozen broad beans and peas, or swap in half for raw broccoli florets.

Bacon mac & cheese: Cook-In

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Spaghetti with shellfish: Cook-In

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Kevin Dundon's tomatoes and feta pasta: Today

A simple, filling and delicious dish from Kevin Dundon.

Meatballs with spaghetti: OT

Each serving is approximately 500 kcal.

Caramelised onion & bacon pasta: OT

Each serving contains approximately 480 kcal.

Jeeny Maltese's prawns & clams: Today

Chicken & chorizo pasta: OT

Each serving contains approximately 510 kcal.

Chicken broccoli carbonara: OT

Each serving contains 500 kcal.

Eunice's pasta with porcini chicken sauce: Today

Donal Skehan's slow braised beef tagliatelle

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Donal's spicy shrimp spaghetti

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Donal's creamy spinach chicken pasta

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Wade Murphy's "proper" carbonara: Today

This is one of my all-time favourite dishes and a really good "go-to" if you want something quick and easy to feed the family. This is the authentic way of cooking carbonara and therefore there's no cream, chicken, mushrooms you might see in places.

7 things you didn't know about pasta

We take pasta and noodles for granted, but there's a lot of history to uncover.

Simple summery pasta dishes to make

Here are our favourite summery pasta dishes, loaded with spice, texture, aromatics and – crucially – very, very easy.

Spaghetti with bacon, garlic & chilli: Cook-In

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How to make pasta from scratch

These two versions - including one that's egg free - should keep you going.