6 light pasta recipes to satisfy your cravings

By Melissa Scheepers, 7 November 2017

Pasta is the weeknight staple we all turn to when we want a fast, easy supper. But on a warm day you probably won’t want to make a rich layered lasagne or decadently creamy mac ‘n’ cheese (though we won’t fault you if you do!). So we’ve rustled up six of our easiest, season-appropriate pasta recipes to help satisfy your cravings.

TAGLIATELLE WITH CARAMELISED ONION AND YOGHURT SAUCE

An easy, creamy, Ottolenghi-inspired sauce that's a comforting midweek fallback for when the fridge is almost bare.

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BUTTERNUT PANSOTTI IN LEMON BUTTER SAUCE


Sage and butternut are a beautiful flavour match. Brown the butter with the sage leaves until crispy. For an aromatic twist, toast a teaspoon of cumin seeds in a pan until they release a spicy aroma. Add olive oil and a few chilli flakes, pour over the pansotti and sprinkle over toasted pumpkin seeds. Just as delicious as the original recipe.

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CHILLI LINGUINE WITH BLISTERED TOMATOES


Do yourself a favour and try this bright and simple vegetarian recipe. Melt a few slices of chevin cheese through the hot pasta for a creamier result.

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SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD

Seafood pasta salad recipe

This recipe takes only 30 minutes from start to finish and features prawns, calamari rings and farfalloni pasta. An easy one you’ll want to remember!

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SPAGHETTI AGLIO E OLIO

Only the best quality pasta will do for this recipe. Either make your own or use Italian durum wheat dried spaghetti. It’s a simple one that perfectly illustrates how humble ingredients can be transformed into something truly delicious.

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BASIL PESTO PASTA WITH MOZZARELLA

You won’t find a faster dinner than this. Cook fettuccine pasta al dente, fold through store-bought basil pesto and top with torn mozzarella.

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Want to try your hand at making pasta from scratch? (BTW - It is totally worth it). Find our how to here.

Need to brush up on your pasta etiquette, find the do’s and don’ts of pasta here.

Discover our go-to pasta essentials to keep your pantry stocked with the good stuff. Find our favourites here.

All about the sauce? Try one of these four simple sauces to curb your cravings.

Find more pasta recipes here.

Melissa Scheepers

Article by Melissa Scheepers

Woolworths TASTE’s online content producer has faced constant temptation since joining the team last year. When she’s not thinking about her next meal (it’s usually a variation of a cheese toastie), she’s researching the best cooking methods for her next article.
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