Top Pasta Recipes to Make Tonight

Welcome to our collection of favourite pasta recipes!

Here you’ll find everything from quick, under-30-minute meals perfect for a busy midweek dinner, to more elevated dishes for date night or when you want to impress guests.

These are our absolute favourites.

Most of these pasta dishes feature cheese — because frankly, what’s pasta without it?

Highlights include a creamy steak pasta with mushroom and whisky sauce, the viral Gigi Hadid spicy vodka pasta, a crowd-pleasing bolognese bake, speedy Mongolian ground beef noodles, and an elegant French onion pasta for special occasions.

Whatever the occasion, there’s a recipe here to suit it.

Creamy Steak Pasta with Mushroom and Whisky Sauce

Steak and pasta — a match made in culinary heaven.

This creamy steak pasta is designed to become a new favourite, ideal when you want to spoil a steak lover. It balances chunky pasta, succulent steak slices and a rich mushroom and whisky sauce for an indulgent, yet approachable meal.

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A bowl of creamy steak pasta on a white background.

Bolognese Pasta Bake

This bolognese pasta bake is classic comfort food: familiar, satisfying and loved by all.

Built from three simple layers — rich bolognese, creamy béchamel and pasta — it’s finished with two gooey layers of cheese for ultimate comfort. Great for family dinners, make-ahead meals or freezing.

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Bolognese pasta bake in a rectangular baking dish.

Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

These 15-minute Mongolian beef noodles are the perfect solution for busy weeknights when you need something fast, easy and delicious.

Faster and tastier than takeout, they balance sweet, savoury and a touch of spice. This one disappears quickly, so make enough for everyone.

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Mongolian ground beef noodles in a skillet with chopticks.

Marry Me Chicken Pasta

If there’s one pasta dish that wins hearts, this is it.

While we can’t promise a proposal, expect plenty of compliments. This rich, creamy pasta channels Tuscan flavours and is a standout for special dinners.

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Marry me chicken pasta on a large white plate with two wine glasses.

French Onion Pasta

This take on the viral French onion pasta celebrates slowly caramelised onions for deep, nuanced flavour.

Finished with gruyere and a touch of cream, it’s an elegant, one-pot dish that feels decidedly refined.

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A plate of french onion pasta on a wooden background.

Creamy Chicken and Chorizo Pasta

This creamy chicken and chorizo pasta is pure comfort: creamy, cheesy and full of savoury notes with the bright tang of sun-dried tomatoes.

Bold and luxurious, it comes together in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for weeknights or a cosy weekend dinner.

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Creamy chicken and chorizo pasta in a white bowl on a white washed background.

Gigi Hadid Pasta

Gigi Hadid’s spicy vodka pasta became an Instagram phenomenon for good reason: it’s rich, garlicky, slightly spicy and utterly satisfying.

Parmesan adds the essential cheesy depth, chilli flakes bring warmth, and fresh basil brightens the dish — simple, iconic and delicious.

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Gigi Hadid pasta in a bowl next to a bottle of vodka.

The perfect salad to serve with your pasta

When pairing a salad with pasta, balance is key.

Heavier, richer pasta dishes call for a lighter, fresher salad to keep the meal harmonious. Try a peppery caramelised pear and rocket (arugula) salad or a nectarine and rocket salad with basil dressing; both bring brightness and a hint of sweetness that complements richer plates.

For lighter pasta dishes, choose a more substantial salad — a classic Panzanella Toscana with bread and tomatoes or a Simple Jerusalem (Israeli) salad with crisp vegetables and zesty dressing work beautifully.

The right salad can turn a pasta dish into a well-balanced, complete meal.

Caramelised pear and rocket (arugula) salad

Nectarine salad with rocket and basil dressing

Simple Jerusalem salad

Panzanella Toscana salad

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