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Pasta

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
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
Saucy white bean and sobrasada “sort of” lasagne.
EASY

Saucy white bean and sobrasada ‘sort of’ lasagne

Spreadable Spanish salami meets creamy pulses in this rustic pasta bake – an unashamedly rich, vibrant dish that is even better the next day.

  • < 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
Rotolo alla vodka offers all the saucy energy of a lasagne – but without the bechamel fuss.

The only thing better than lasagne? These easy, cheesy new spins using torn up sheets

Lasagne sheets are capable of so much more, as these cacio e pepe skewers, rich bakes and vodka-spiked rotolos so saucily show.

  • Katrina Meynink
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Jessica Brook's creamy four-cheese pasta with sweet leeks and crispy bits.

Six smart cooking tips to make the best baked pasta of your life

Comfort food doesn’t get much better than a good pasta bake, but with these little hacks you can take them to the next level.

  • Ali Slagle
Koshari-style rice with spice-roasted tomatoes.
EASY

Easy and under $5 a serve, this vegetarian rice dish doesn’t skimp on flavour

Experience Egypt’s iconic street food with this hearty, fragrant dish – packed with warm spices, it delivers maximum flavour and minimal fuss.

  • < 30 mins
  • Jessica Brook
Chicken noodle soup.
EASY

Chicken noodle soup

Enjoy a nourishing bowl of this timeless staple. Bursting with goodness and ideal for chilly days, it’s a brilliant way to prep ahead and feed the crew.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Sarah Pound
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.