Pasta recipes

Pasta has become a standard British staple, no great surprise when you think of how versatile it is. First things first though, Delia recommends you always look for the words.... Read more

...'pasta di semola di grano duro', when you buy pasta, she explains why, and the difference in the types of pasta in her Cookery School Study Notes here. Pasta is so popular it was featured in our Cookery School and as well as the basics of how to cook perfect pasta, you can watch some of the recipes in this collection being made, including Trofie Pasta Liguria, Pasta alla Carbonara, Ragu Bolognese, Lasagne al Forno, Baked Macaroni Pie and Spaghetti Bolognese.

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Angel-hair Pasta with Thai Spiced Prawns

Angel-hair pasta (capellini) is, as the name suggests, the very finest shreds of pasta, now available in la...

Angel-hair pasta (capellini) is, as the name suggests, the very finest shreds of pasta, now available in larger supermarkets. Large prawns also come in packs, peele...

Baked Cannelloni

I have discovered that the best way to make this excellent supper dish is to buy fresh sheets of lasagne th...

I have discovered that the best way to make this excellent supper dish is to buy fresh sheets of lasagne that don't need pre-cooking.

Baked Macaroni Pie

You can watch how to make Baked Macaroni Pie, and other baked pasta dishes, in our Cookery School Fifth Ter...

You can watch how to make Baked Macaroni Pie, and other baked pasta dishes, in our Cookery School Fifth Term video below.

Braised Meatballs in Goulash Sauce

This recipe is a bit of a movable feast. Some like it hot as they say, but some don’t. I have taken the ...

This recipe is a bit of a movable feast. Some like it hot as they say, but some don’t. I have taken the medium route here, so add a bit more or a bit less paprika w...

Classic Fresh Tomato Sauce

It was once said that the greatest wines of Montrachet should be drunk kneeling with head bowed as a sign o...

It was once said that the greatest wines of Montrachet should be drunk kneeling with head bowed as a sign of reverence. Well, this is how I feel about this v...

Festoni with Sausage, Mozzarella and Tomato

Festoni, are squares of pasta with crinkly edges and are ideal for the layering needed in this recipe. I...

Festoni, are squares of pasta with crinkly edges and are ideal for the layering needed in this recipe. Instead of ordinary chipolatas I used Pinney’s smoked chipola...

Rigatoni with Roasted Vegetables

This recipe is a good choice for a supper dish with no meat. Oven-roasted vegetables have a magical, toa...

This recipe is a good choice for a supper dish with no meat. Oven-roasted vegetables have a magical, toasted, concentrated flavour, and they keep all their dazzling...

Tagliatelle with Three Cheeses

Ricotta and Gorgonzola make the perfect combination for this dish but, if you can't find ricotta, cottage c...

Ricotta and Gorgonzola make the perfect combination for this dish but, if you can't find ricotta, cottage cheese will make an excellent alternative. This is quick, ...

Highland Pasta with Smoked Salmon

I was given this recipe when I went to the Isle of Skye to write about salmon farming on the Strathaird Est...

I was given this recipe when I went to the Isle of Skye to write about salmon farming on the Strathaird Estate. It makes a very special and extremely quick supper d...

Perfect Pasta

You can now watch How to Cook Perfect Pasta in our Cookery School video lesson below. To read more about...

You can now watch How to Cook Perfect Pasta in our Cookery School video lesson below. To read more about pasta take a look at Delia's Study Notes - Pasta

Garden Macaroni

The following recipe was much enjoyed, eating outside on a warm and balmy summer’s evening, along with a si...

The following recipe was much enjoyed, eating outside on a warm and balmy summer’s evening, along with a simple tomato and basil salad, some well-chilled rose, and yet...

Lasagne al Forno

My first lasagne recipe is clearly in need of an update and that's simply because we are now able to buy mo...

My first lasagne recipe is clearly in need of an update and that's simply because we are now able to buy more authentic ingredients. I have also discovered f...

Lemon Pasta with Herbs

No specific cheating here, just a sauce that you can whiz together in moments and toss into any kind of pas...

No specific cheating here, just a sauce that you can whiz together in moments and toss into any kind of pasta. I like it hot with linguine or tossed into cooked mac...

Linguine with Gorgonzola,

This is a lovely combination of assertive flavours that harmonise together perfectly.

Linguine with Mussels and Walnut Parsley Pesto

For me, mussels are still a luxury food that cost very little money. I don't think anything can match th...

For me, mussels are still a luxury food that cost very little money. I don't think anything can match their exquisite, fresh-from-the-sea flavour. In this recipe ev...

Linguine with Sardines, Chilli and Capers

Good old tinned sardines are fashionable again and are an ideal storecupboard ingredient, great for serving...

Good old tinned sardines are fashionable again and are an ideal storecupboard ingredient, great for serving on toast sprinkled with a little balsamic and lots of seaso...

Macaroni Cheese with Courgettes and Bacon

I like this made with penne, but wholewheat macaroni makes a good alternative. The courgettes can be rep...

I like this made with penne, but wholewheat macaroni makes a good alternative. The courgettes can be replaced with leeks, broad beans or broccoli sprigs and, for a ...

Macaroni au Gratin

Classic macaroni cheese, with the addition of bacon and mushrooms, for winter comfort food that's cheap to ...

Classic macaroni cheese, with the addition of bacon and mushrooms, for winter comfort food that's cheap to make and a real pleasure to eat.

Meatballs in Goulash Sauce

This recipe never fails to please – minced beef and pork together with pepper and onion is a wonderful comb...

This recipe never fails to please – minced beef and pork together with pepper and onion is a wonderful combination of flavours. The meatballs are very light and the...

Meatballs with Spaghetti and Fresh Tomato Sauce

The Americans invented meatballs to go with spaghetti, and there are lots of ground rules, but the main cri...

The Americans invented meatballs to go with spaghetti, and there are lots of ground rules, but the main criteria for any meatball is that it should have a kind of melt...

Orecchiette with Sprouting Broccoli

Orecchiette in Italian means ‘little ears’ and while they are a very special pasta shape, which catches the...

Orecchiette in Italian means ‘little ears’ and while they are a very special pasta shape, which catches the sauce perfectly, they are not always available, so any othe...

Orecchiette with Walnut Sauce

So simple but so, so good is how best to introduce this recipe. It is a great standby for serving to une...

So simple but so, so good is how best to introduce this recipe. It is a great standby for serving to unexpected guests who don't eat fish or meat. I've used orecchi...

Pasta Vialli

This recipe is my adaptation of one I ate in the famous San Lorenzo Italian restaurant in Knightsbridge, wh...

This recipe is my adaptation of one I ate in the famous San Lorenzo Italian restaurant in Knightsbridge, which is apparently a favourite with the Chelsea Football Club...

Pasta alla Carbonara

This is my favourite, and the very best version I know of the great classic Italian recipe for pasta with b...

This is my favourite, and the very best version I know of the great classic Italian recipe for pasta with bacon and egg sauce. I used to make it with English...