Creamy pasta recipes

Serve Italian chef Francesco Mazzei’s baked pasta – in little bowls – as a dinner party starter. Francesco says: “The baked bucatini is served at room temperature, and making it ahead allows the flavours time to develop and the dish time to set. This recipe encompasses all the tastes of spring: fresh, verdant peas, beans and fragrant herbs. It’s a perfect showcase for some great Italian cheeses, too – a real crowdpleaser that all ages will love.” If you’re making this for a dinner party; try…

Fettuccine pasta is stirred through a silky sauce of double cream, parmesan and butter in this fantastic treat-yourself meal. Grab a fork – and a quiet corner – and eat your way to pasta heaven… Love creamy pasta? We’ve got loads more…

Our creamy carbonara for two is a great way to use up leftover brussels sprouts and sausages. And if you don’t like sprouts then swap them for any cooked leafy green you like.

A spin-on-a-classic, this vegan version of macaroni and cheese is one of Katy Beskow’s most popular online recipes. She re-created the creamy classic so that it’s on the table and ready to eat in 30 minutes.

Fettucine pasta is stirred through a silky sauce of double cream, parmesan and butter in this fantastic treat-yourself meal. Grab a fork – and a quiet corner – and eat your way to pasta heaven…

Caesar tagliatelle Tagliatelle is stirred through a creamy Caesar dressing in this quick and easy pasta dish. Salty anchovies and parmesan make this a super tasty meal, but you could easily swap them both for veggie friendly alternatives.

Mushroom tagliatelle alfredo with roast tomatoes and chicken milanese Creamy mushroom tagliatelle alfredo is served with crispy breadcrumbed chicken and sweet roasted vine tomatoes.

Cavatelli with crab, lemon and chilli sauce Cavatelli pasta can be a little fiddly to make, but is easy once you know how.

Tarragon, chicken and wine is always a wonderful combination. This creamy tagliatelle recipe really showcases the power of simple but classic flavours. Or, opt for something a little different with our chicken and ricotta cannelloni.

This variation on your favourite cheesy classic is just as simple, but made with ale and ham hock for a more decadent flavour. That’s comfort food at its finest. And that’s not all! See our Marmite macaroni cheese, this one with pesto and an epic toastie creation.

This cheesy pasta recipe by Thane Prince is not for the faint-hearted but, boy, is it good. In her own words: ”this is a perfect dish to feed a hungry horde well and inexpensively, and will help get rid of all those small bits of cheese in your fridge.”

This vegetarian pasta bake recipe is simple, tasty and ready in less than an hour.

There’s no weeknight dinner more comforting than creamy, cheesy carbonara. We’ve added fresh mint, peas and broccoli to give this Italian classic a summery twist.

We’ve taken macaroni cheese to the next level with this easy cheesy, pesto-y vegetarian recipe – perfect for a meat-free Monday. Or Tuesday. Or…

Ready in just 20 minutes, this midweek spaghetti dish is perfect for when your’e short of time but don’t want compromise on flavour.

Raid your cupboards and freezer for the ingredients to make this quick and satisfying sausage pasta recipe.