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Julia Busuttil Nishimura's lemon and fennel lasagne.

This lemony vegetarian lasagne with white sauce is ‘revelatory’

This vegetarian lasagne, cooked “in bianco” and spiked with lemon and plenty of cheese, is inspired by a trip to Tuscany.

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Julia Busuttil Nishimura
Speedy saltimbocca with parmesan polenta.
EASY

Fast, fresh and very cheesy – the express Italian chicken dinner you’ll make on repeat

Golden, parmesan-crusted chook meets velvety polenta in a speedy spin on saltimbocca that skips the fuss but keeps the flavour.

  • < 30 mins
  • Jessica Brook
Crispy lasagne skewers meet cacio e pepe's cousin.
EASY

Crispy lasagne skewers meet cacio e pepe’s cousin

No need to fight over lasagne’s crunchy edges with these pasta sticks, ready to dunk in a peppery, velvety cheese sauce. Authentic? No. Bloody brilliant? Yes.

  • < 30 mins
  • Katrina Meynink
Rotolo alla vodka offers all the saucy energy of a lasagne – but without the bechamel fuss.
EASY

Rotolo alla vodka

The cosy, saucy energy of lasagne – without the fuss. These easy pasta spirals are packed with mortadella and ricotta, then baked in a rich, creamy sauce.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Katrina Meynk
Garlic-butter and white-wine prawns over wilted spinach.
EASY

Garlic-butter and white-wine prawns over wilted spinach

One pan, 10 minutes and a delicious dinner that everyone will love is on the table.

  • < 30 mins
  • Danielle Alvarez
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Take this comforting tomato and lentil soup to the next level with kale and parmesan crisps.
EASY

Move over croutons: This hearty soup is all about the parmesan-kale crisps

Warm up with this hearty, fast-to-prepare bowl featuring tender legumes and aromatic vegetables, and finished with crispy green chips.

  • < 30 mins
  • Jessica Brook
Polpette di sarde - Sicilian sardine meatballs.
EASY

Polpette di sarde (Sicilian sardine meatballs)

With ready-filleted sardines widely available, these meatballs are an easy midweek option.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Julia Busuttil Nishimura
Caramelised cabbage and pancetta pizzas.
EASY

The white pizza that will change your mind about cabbage

Ditch the tomato base for this salty-sweet showstopper. Charred cabbage and pancetta meet silky stracciatella – a smoky, creamy pizza made for sharing.

  • < 30 mins
  • Jessica Brook
Danielle Alvarez's beef short rib ragu with pappardelle.
EASY

Danielle Alvarez’s beef and tomato ragu with pappardelle is pure autumn comfort

An ultra-comforting dish to keep on standby for when you just need a hug in a bowl.

  • 2 hrs +
  • Danielle Alvarez
Tomato, harissa and chickpea pasta with charred hot honey feta.

Five quick, easy (and cheesy) new pastas to brighten up your weeknights

When in doubt, pasta wins every time. Trust us, these rotation-worthy newbies are sure to be a low-key hit in your household.