Forget the no-carb diet – steaming, tasty bowls of pasta always hit the spot. The recipe gurus at Cooked.com.au present these easy, delicious pasta recipes that offer a delicious twist on the classic meal. Experiment with different types of pasta, or make your own fresh pasta if you’re feeling adventurous.

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Try these magnificent seven recipes from seven top chefs.

Spaghettini, prawns, charred corn, green chilli, black garlic

Certain combinations just make sense, says celebrated chef Philippa Sibley. Garlic, chilli, prawns and basil – and of course great olive oil and well-cooked pasta.

Lobster mac ’n’ cheese

How decadent is this? Billy Law loves hugging a warm bowl of mac ’n’ cheese, especially when it’s pimped out with lobster.

Spelt spaghetti with sausage sauce

Try Antonio Carluccio’s saucy spin on robust, nutty spelt spaghetti, served here with sausage and chilli.

Mushroom and spinach lasagne

The easy mushroom and spinach lasagna from Louise Fulton Keats is perfect for the whole family.

Margaret Fulton’s Spaghetti all’Amatriciana

Sticking with the Fulton family, this classic tomato, pancetta and chilli pasta is perfect mid-week comfort food.

Moorish pasta with fresh sardines

Give this salty signature Sicilian classic a whirl, a heady combination of salty fish and aromatic spices.

Stefano’s spaghetti with crab

Keep it simple with this elegant pasta recipe where the fresh crab is the star.

Recipes and photographs courtesy Cooked.com.au.