Pasta is a staple go-to food that we all have in our cupboards. It provides a very cost effective source of carbohydrates and can be combined to make an unlimited combination of quick, easy and satisfying meals. It comes in so many shapes and sizes to suit different types of meals.

For example:

Capelli d'angelo - More commonly known as angel's hair, this very thin, long -this is really good for clear soups

Farfalle - Often referred to as "Bow Ties." This pasta will brighten any meal with it's interesting shape. It is thick enough for a variety of different sauces, particularly tomato based ones!

Fettuccine - This long-cut pasta is flat and rectangular in shape. It is most commonly used with a creamy sauce

Linguine - Similar to fettuccine. Linguine is a thin, long, and flat type of pasta. Most commonly used to accompany pesto dishes.

Penne - This pasta works well with virtually every type of sauce, and is also great for baking dishes.

Rigatoni - The ridges and holes in this pasta make it perfect with any sauce.

Spaghetti - Our nations firm favourite pasta, spaghetti is typically served with a tomato-based sauce!

Try these quick and tasty pasta dishes!