Our best gnocchi recipes with sauces including gorgonzola, pesto, carbonara and an Italian ragu. There's even chicken & vegan options.

Perfect for both mid-week meals and entertaining.

There's no better feeling than serving up a big pot of pasta to your family and friends. As a meal that never fails, you just know they will love it. But if you're looking to surprise with your next spaghetti dish, these creative takes on everyone's favourite pasta will take your mid-week meals to a whole new level. Whether you're looking for a healthy wholemeal option or are adopting a meat-free mantra, you're sure to find a recipe that will please every time.

These delicious meatball recipes will open your mind to all the amazing things you can do with a humble meatball! From pizza to pita pockets, pasta and even a spicy Mexican tagine - these meatball recipes are sure to inspire!

Whatever its form, pasta is always a favourite at the family dinner table. For something different, however, these cannelloni recipes are our top pick. Thin sheets of pasta are rolled up with flavoursome fillings and baked to perfection with a hearty tomato or cheesy white sauce. Easy to make and so tasty, plates are bound to come back empty.

Update your classic panna cotta with these tasty ideas.

These penne recipes are our top picks for easy lunches and quick dinners.

You can't go wrong with an easy pasta dish for dinner, and these tasty recipes are just perfect to make with the fettuccine noodles at the back of the pantry. From a creamy and delicious fettuccine boscaiola to a hearty pork shoulder ragu served with thick ribbons of pasta, you're sure to find something you'll love. We've also included vegetarian options for those on a meat-free diet, and tasty chicken recipes to use up any leftovers. Enjoy!

Mark and Chris headed back into their kitchen in last night's episode of My Kitchen Rules but their Italian menu didn't quite meet expectations, leaving them last on the leaderboard. For their two entrees, the AFL fans served up kingfish carpaccio and ricotta gnocchi followed by porchetta and a traditional pasta ragu for the main. Desserts consisted of a jumbo bombolini with raspberry sorbet and campari sorbet with vanilla mascarpone. You can try all of these dishes at home yourself with our copycat recipes below. Enjoy!

Risotto is actually a lot easier to make than most people think and many recipes only require some thirty minutes to prepare, making it the perfect midweek meal. Here, we've pulled together some of our best meat-free varieties from creamy pumpkin to a delicious mushroom buckwheat risotto. And not only do these dishes skip the meats, they've all replaced the standard chicken stock with vegetable stock or water, so you can rest easy knowing they are 100 per cent vegetarian.

While pizzas are often synonymous with a greasy, meat-topped takeaway treat, they can actually be transformed into a healthy, guilt-free meal. Just ditch the cured meats, heavy sauces and layers of cheese in favour of roast veggies and a sprinkling of feta. Here, we've gathered our best vegetarian recipes for your inspiration. There's everything from the classic spinach and ricotta combination to gourmet red wine, pear and gorgonzola party pizzas - perfect for those following a meat-free diet or just looking to up their daily vegetable intake.

We're giving the classic Italian tiramisu a makeover! Here, we've gathered 12 creative ways to mix it up when preparing this iconic favourite. From a gorgeous tiramisu ice-cream cake topped with chocolates to a quick and easy cheat's version, these recipes transform that mouth-watering coffee flavour and light, creamy mascarpone into new decadent desserts. We've even included two fruity variations for a lighter treat. Buon appetito!

A classic Italian lasagne is always a hit when catering for a family and friends. With oozing layers of delicious beef mince covered in tomato sauce and topped with cheese, it's clear why this hearty meal is universally loved. Here, we've gathered our best recipes to master at home. From our popular lasagne bolognese to a veggie-filled beef, mushroom and zucchini dish, these tasty recipes are perfect for sharing.

Lasagne is an all-time family favourite but for a lighter version of this classic pasta dish, swap your beef mince for lean shredded chicken. Here, we've pulled together twelve of our best poultry pastas for easy and light family dinners. From healthy broccoli and chicken lasagne stacks to a creamier chicken and ricotta version, these delicious dishes are the perfect pick any night of the week. Dig in!

Cook up one of these deliciously creamy creations for a weeknight family dinner that's bound to please. This collection has something for everyone, from the traditional recipe we all love to a modern veg and dairy-free version.

What's not to love about lasagne? With layers of fresh pasta sheets, creamy bechamel sauce and endless filling ideas, it's the perfect meal for versatile family dinners. Here, we've gathered our best vegetarian lasagne dishes full of your favourite veggies. From a sweet kumara and mushroom variation to a healthier pesto and spinach dish, these easy recipes are great for those who are on a meat-free diet or are looking to switch up their classic beef version. There's even an indulgent three-cheese recipe if you want to treat yourself. Dig in!

For a quick and easy dinner that's guaranteed to be loved by the whole family, you can't go past a tasty chicken pasta. From delicious pesto pasta bakes to creamy carbonaras, these simple recipes are perfect for using up that leftover chicken on nights where you don't have time to cook. If you're looking for a lighter dish, we've also included lovely chicken pasta salads that are great for an easy meal on those hot summer days.

Big, tomato-based pasta dishes are often too hearty for our sweltering summer days but we aren't about to give up pasta for three months! So, we've gathered our best light pastas and warm pasta salads, featuring simple olive oil and pesto sauces, as the perfect alternative. We have a delicious linguine with garlic prawns, vegetarian pasta with radishes and a range of tasty pesto pastas. There's even a zucchini 'spaghetti' recipe for those who are gluten-free.

When it comes to Italian recipes, most peoples' minds will jump straight to spaghetti bolognese or pizza. And while these dishes have become a big part of Australian cuisine over the past few decades, Italians have a wide range of beautiful dinner dishes that are worthy of being on every dinner table. From our chicken saltimbocca to our roast vitello tonnato and crisp risotto-filled arancini balls, these authentic recipes will have you looking forward to dinner time. Let's get cooking!

The home of pizza and pasta is also known for its rich, creamy desserts that many of us love to indulge in. From their coffee-infused tiramisus and zabaglioni, to their cheesecake filled cannoli and refreshing granita, we have pulled together the best Italian dessert recipes for your enjoyment. Buon appetito!

Looking for some dinner inspiration? Lasagne is, and always will be, an all-time family favourite. Whether it’s classic beef, or a vego variation, our recipe collection has something for everyone.