Give mac ‘n’ cheese a posh makeover with this comforting recipe.

“Feel like a sauce that’s sprightly, energetic and uplifting? This one is for you. My favourite herbs for this sauce are basil and parsley but really any soft herbs work. The idea for this throw-together sauce came about exploring the garden at the old schoolhouse.” – Elizabeth Hewson

You won't need to fill your shopping trolley to create this quick and easy recipe. Take the stress out of a last-minute home-cooked meal with this tasty pasta.

“This is an homage to Sydney chef Alex Herbert’s prawns with burnt butter” – Matt Preston

Peppery rocket gives this pesto a kick. Image and recipe from Matt Moran’s Australian Food (Murdoch Books).

“This sauce is based on the Italian chicken cacciatore, which translates to ‘hunter’s stew’. Traditionally it is made with tomatoes, but I prefer the lightness and brightness that comes with simmering the chicken thighs just in white wine. If you can, grab a local white.” – Elizabeth Hewson

Need a break from meat tonight? This simple vegetarian pasta is a winner. With just five ingredients, it's the perfect midweek recipe to add to your weekly meal plan.

Use up that frozen corn with this super-easy, super-fast and super-tasty corn alfredo recipe.

Super easy and wonderfully filling, says Silvia Colloca, of her baked gnocchi topped with golden taleggio. Add a salad for weeknight comfort food the whole family will love.

Warren Mendes brings a new twist to classic carbonara, adding spicy chorizo and a poached egg on top.

Cime di rapa translates as 'turnip tip'. It's a member of the brassica family and common in Italian cooking. Give it a try for yourself tonight.

Garlic, lemon, chilli and crab served with pasta, the perfect flavour combination. Try this simple, spaghetti recipe for a mid-week treat.

Full of fresh, flavourful herbs, this fast fusilli recipe will be a guaranteed crowd pleaser.

Sometimes the most simple recipes are the most delicious. Try this modern take on the roast chicken served with pasta, you won't be disappointed.

Broad beans are a rich source of protein and folic acid. This is a simple recipe you can whip up for a midweek or weekend meal. The pesto is also great as a dip served with crudites, according to Jamie Oliver.