As Australians discover more about pasta, this most adaptable of foods becomes more entwined in our lives. We’ve packed these recipes with flavour and fun – jump in and discover something new for yourself.

Spaghetti alla carbonara

Spaghetti con polpette (Spaghetti with meatballs)
Spaghetti con polpette (Spaghetti with meatballs)
Spaghetti con polpette (Spaghetti with meatballs)
PHOTOGRAPH WILLIAM MEPPEM

Maccheroni al formaggio

Chicken brodo with mushroom and mascarpone tortellini
Chicken brodo with mushroom and mascarpone tortellini
Chicken brodo with mushroom and mascarpone tortellini
PHOTOGRAPH WILLIAM MEPPEM

Crushed pea orecchiette with pancetta and sage
Crushed pea orecchiette with pancetta and sage
Crushed pea orecchiette with pancetta and sage
PHOTOGRAPH WILLIAM MEPPEM

Sardine and chilli fettuccine with pine nuts and lemon
Sardine and chilli fettuccine with pine nuts and lemon
Sardine and chilli fettuccine with pine nuts and lemon
PHOTOGRAPH WILLIAM MEPPEM

Pumpkin cappellacci with sage browned butter
Pumpkin cappellacci with sage browned butter
Pumpkin cappellacci with sage browned butter
PHOTOGRAPH WILLIAM MEPPEM

Fusilli with zucchini flowers and ricotta salata
Fusilli with zucchini flowers and ricotta salata
Fusilli with zucchini flowers and ricotta salata
PHOTOGRAPH WILLIAM MEPPEM

Prawn and tomato gnocchetti Sardi
Prawn and tomato gnocchetti Sardi
Prawn and tomato gnocchetti Sardi
PHOTOGRAPH WILLIAM MEPPEM

Bucatini all’Amatriciana

Provolone and lemon capunti

Mushroom, ricotta and thyme with farro linguine
Mushroom, ricotta and thyme with farro linguine
Mushroom, ricotta and thyme with farro linguine
PHOTOGRAPH WILLIAM MEPPEM

Cauliflower, anchovy and chilli strozzapreti
Cauliflower, anchovy and chilli strozzapreti
Cauliflower, anchovy and chilli strozzapreti
PHOTOGRAPH WILLIAM MEPPEM

Tagliolini freddi (Cold tagliolini)
Tagliolini freddi (Cold tagliolini)
Tagliolini freddi (Cold tagliolini)
PHOTOGRAPH WILLIAM MEPPEM

Pasta alla chitarra con ricci di mare (“Guitar” pasta with sea urchin)
Pasta alla chitarra con ricci di mare (“Guitar” pasta with sea urchin)
Pasta alla chitarra con ricci di mare (“Guitar” pasta with sea urchin)
PHOTOGRAPH WILLIAM MEPPEM

Sausage, fennel and radicchio conchiglie
Sausage, fennel and radicchio conchiglie
Sausage, fennel and radicchio conchiglie
PHOTOGRAPH WILLIAM MEPPEM

Agrodolce beef cheeks with pappardelle
Agrodolce beef cheeks with pappardelle
Agrodolce beef cheeks with pappardelle
PHOTOGRAPH WILLIAM MEPPEM

Tomato and basil lumache

Stracci with cavolo nero and garlic
Stracci with cavolo nero and garlic
Stracci with cavolo nero and garlic
PHOTOGRAPH WILLIAM MEPPEM

Gnocchi with Brussels sprouts, pancetta and hazelnuts
Gnocchi with Brussels sprouts, pancetta and hazelnuts
Gnocchi with Brussels sprouts, pancetta and hazelnuts
PHOTOGRAPH WILLIAM MEPPEM

Bitter greens and ricotta cannelloni
Bitter greens and ricotta cannelloni
Bitter greens and ricotta cannelloni
PHOTOGRAPH WILLIAM MEPPEM

Spaghettini with lemon and bottarga
Spaghettini with lemon and bottarga
Spaghettini with lemon and bottarga
PHOTOGRAPH WILLIAM MEPPEM

Pasta e fagioli (pasta and beans)
Pasta e fagioli (pasta and beans)
Pasta e fagioli (pasta and beans)
PHOTOGRAPH WILLIAM MEPPEM