5 inspired new pasta recipes to add to your weekly rotation

By Jess Spiro, 10 February 2021

Pasta will always be a crowd-pleasing quick dinner option, but that doesn’t mean you have to cook the same recipes over and over. We’ve put together 5 of our current favourite pasta dishes that are bound to find a place in your weekly dinner menu.

Sundried tomato pasta salad

Pasta salads don’t have to be boring – or laden in mayonnaise. This summery tomato version makes for a great dinner option when it’s too hot to cook.
Sundried-tomato-pasta-saladGet the recipe for sundried tomato pasta salad here.

Warm orzo salad

Though this says warm in the title, you could easily eat it at room temp. Feel free to swap out the greens for whatever you like and have available –Tenderstem broccoli and peas would also be great here.
Warm-orzo-saladGet the recipe for warm orzo salad here.

Lemon-and-tomato pasta

This is a fresh update on the classic pomodoro sauce, and comes together in even less time.
Get the recipe for lemon-and-tomato pasta here.

Gnocchi with baby marrow, balsamic-caramelised cherry tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella

Gnocchi is often associated with heavy cream-based sauces, but here it shines alongside cherry tomatoes and mozzarella.
Get the recipe for gnocchi with baby marrow, balsamic-caramelised cherry tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella here.

Ravioli lasagne

Proof that ravioli doesn’t have to be a one-trick pony! Here the ravioli stands in for lasagne sheets. This cheat is nothing short of genius.
Ravioli-lasagneGet the recipe for ravioli lasagne here.

Jess Spiro

Article by Jess Spiro

Jess Spiro is a freelance food writer, chef and restaurant critic based in Cape Town, who can often be found in search of the next great plate of food. Follow her on Instagram @jess_spiro to see what she's eating.
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