"The scents and flavours of Sicily, a magical and captivating land, radiant and beautiful from north to south and west to east. This recipe originates from the eastern part: pasta alla Norma. A symbol of island cuisine, this Sicilian specialty was crafted as a culinary tribute to the most exquisite work of the renowned composer Vincenzo Bellini: Norma." - Luca Muscato and Marco Salzano If you'd like to make your own passata, follow our recipe here provided by Luca Muscato and Marco Salzano. This recipe is by Luca Muscato and Marco Salzano from Super Norma.
112 pasta recipes to curb those carb cravings
Nothing fits the bill quite like a bowl of welcoming pasta to say goodbye to those pesky cravings. Think all your favourites like pasta alla norma, cacio e pepe, pesto gnocchi—and a few new ways to shake up your weeknight dinners.
Cacio e pepe with green spaghetti
Classic Italian cacio e pepe is an easy dish, made all the more impressive by colourful homemade spaghetti. You will need a pasta machine for this recipe.
Vodka pasta with 'nduja
A spicy take on a classic pasta alla vodka.
This leek, potato and horseradish mac 'n' cheese is peak comfort food
You can substitute with bottled horseradish, to taste" - Phoebe Wood.
Pasta alla norma
This tomato and eggplant pasta is a midweek staple, making the most of pantry basics.
Sneak some greens in with our zucchini pesto pasta
Matt Preston is a fan of fast, flavourful food. Here are one of his favourite ready-in-a-flash dishes. “Feel free to play with the herbs in this pesto. Try tarragon and parsley. The pesto can also be used as a dressing for grilled veg, chicken, white fish or even hard-boiled eggs.”
Zucchini, garlic and vongole spaghetti
"The slow-cooked caramelised zucchini is perfect with the sweet-and-salty clams. Don't be tempted to speed up the zucchini cooking time. Slow and steady will be rewarded in the end," says Kirsten Jenkins.
Chicken, mushroom and parmesan spaghetti
Make weeknight dinner parties exciting again with Phoebe Wood's chicken, mushroom and parmesan spaghetti recipe.
Layer up tonight with our pumpkin, sausage and sage lasagne
This take on the classic Italian dish is the very definition of impressive comfort food.
Gnocchi with pepita and rocket pesto
Fresh spring herbs are key in this classic gnocchi recipe. Frying adds crunch to the main ingredient for an easy dinner the whole family will love.
Creamed greens pasta bake
This no-waste, vegie-filled pasta bake can easily be made vegetarian – just omit the bacon.
Confit cherry tomato and garlic prawn pasta with a basil pangrattato
This bright, fresh pasta is as appetising to look at as it is to eat. You'll need a kitchen thermometer for this recipe.
Slow cooked Bolognese-style beef
Jessica Brook shares her best ever beef spaghetti recipe - and that's no bologna!
Slow-cooked onion, rocket and salami pasta sauce
"If a recipe calls for half an onion, don't be scared to use the whole onion if it means you won't leave it in the fridge for a week then just throw it out." – Jo Barrett
Orecchiette with herb and garlic butter and roasted cauliflower
You can use broccolini instead of cauliflower. Be sure to blanch the broccolini before roasting.