Frozen spinach isn't second-best either, as it gives the sauce more depth of flavour than fresh.
A comforting combination of smoked sausage, ribbon-like pappardelle and creamy mustard and onion sauce
Made from ricotta and flour, these tender dumplings require a little effort to make – but once you've nailed the technique, you'll be richly rewarded.
This simple seafood recipe takes just 30 minutes to make. First, whip up a sauce using fresh chopped tomatoes, onion and a splash of balsamic vinegar.
If you're looking for a vegan pasta dish that takes you beyond tomatoes and garlic, this is the recipe you need.
A vegetarian take on traditional lasagne, this one-pan wonder replaces meat with mushrooms, courgette and spinach.
When it comes to puttanesca, nothing you can buy in a jar comes close to a homemade version. It's very simple: tomatoes, anchovies, capers, olives, chilli and garlic are all simmered into a sauce.
For a taste of luxury, pull out all the stops and make this crab spaghetti. Though it sounds fancy, really it's just a combination of garlic, chilli, parsley, crab meat and a squeeze of lemon.
Linguine vongole, also known as spaghetti with clams, is a favourite in Southern Italy.
This soothing soup is made nearly exclusively from store-cupboard ingredients.