Cheese and potatoes are a match made in heaven, with this dish proving you can't beat the classics.

For Ellie and Sam Studd, pecorino from Italy’s capital is the big cheese. Here, they celebrate Pecorino Romano by using it in the famed pasta dish from the Eternal City.

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.

“This is a pizza bianca, or white pizza, meaning no tomato sauce is used." – Dominic Smith

"Pipis and clams work equally well here," says Dominic Smith.

“Use a good-quality chicken stock – it will make all the difference to the sauce." – Dominic Smith

This side perfectly accompanies a roast chicken or grilled steak.

"These crispy snacks are just the thing to cut through indulgent cheese-and-pepper dipping sauce." – Dominic Smith.

Serves six as a side.

“Use whatever greens are in season for this twist on Italy’s time-honoured cheese and pepper pasta.” – Silvia Colloca

“Cacio e pepe (cheese and pepper) is an irresistible flavour combination. A classic pasta sauce, here I have transformed it into a minimal yet memorable salad. This dish requires only a few ingredients, the magic coming from the simple elegance of sharp cheese, freshly cracked pepper, charred broccolini and seriously good crispy white beans. Vary the amount of black pepper to your liking, as some palates might not appreciate the excessive heat or spice”- Hetty McKinnon.

"Cacio e pepe is arguably the most classic Roman recipe you'll come across. I think this would have to be my favourite dish from La Rosa's menu" - Nino Zoccali.

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.