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Pasta Recipes

The pasta dishes we love, a new one every week. Browse the index and pick your night in.

Every pasta recipe from Earl, Christchurch

A new pasta dish every week, with the ingredients and the method so you can cook it at home. Start with the latest, or browse the full library below.

Latest recipe

Say Cheese.

Mac ’n’ Cheese, Earl-ish Style

Six cheeses, one baking dish. Mac ’n’ cheese, Earl-ish style: rich, gooey and finished under a golden, blistered lid of provolone.

The rest of the library

Crispy Sheet-Pan Gnocchi, Sausage & Broccoli

Recipe

16 September 2026

Crispy Sheet-Pan Gnocchi, Sausage & Broccoli

A crispy sheet-pan dinner: gnocchi and Italian sausage roasted until golden, then finished with broccoli, cherry tomatoes, lemon and Parmesan.

Pasta Napoletana

Recipe

3 September 2026

Pasta Napoletana

A simple Napoletana: tinned tomatoes simmered with onion, garlic and basil, then tossed with spaghetti, butter and Parmesan until silky.

Smashed Spring Pea, Burrata & Lemon Pasta

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30 August 2026

Smashed Spring Pea, Burrata & Lemon Pasta

With spring almost officially here, sweet peas are smashed with parmesan, lemon and olive oil, tossed through pasta and finished with creamy burrata and plenty of fresh herbs.

A Fresh Line-Up of Winter Warmers

Recipe

18 July 2025

A Fresh Line-Up of Winter Warmers

i won’t lie, this week, all I’ve been thinking about is soup. So much so, I nearly wrote up a minestrone recipe for this newsletter. I mean… it’s got pasta in it, right? But let’s be real, this is...

Soft lighting. Warm plates. Deep flavour.

Recipe

26 June 2025

Soft lighting. Warm plates. Deep flavour.

Red Sauce Revival at Earl, Christchurch. This week's recipe features garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, and slow-simmered flavours. Perfect for winter dining.

This one’s for cold nights and warm bellies

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26 June 2025

This one’s for cold nights and warm bellies

This comforting pasta recipe from Earl is perfect for cold nights and hungry bellies. Simple ingredients come together for a warm and satisfying meal.

The Last Week of Autumn Calls FOR a Big Bowl of Bolognese

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26 June 2025

The Last Week of Autumn Calls FOR a Big Bowl of Bolognese

Enjoy a warm and comforting bolognese pasta recipe from Earl, perfect for the last week of autumn. A rich, hearty dish that’s great for a cozy meal at home.

A RAGU JUST FOR YOU

Recipe

26 June 2025

A RAGU JUST FOR YOU

A Ragu Just for You by Earl brings a rich and flavorful pasta dish made with slow-cooked sauce and fresh ingredients, perfect for a comforting homemade meal.

This week’s pasta obsession is silky smooth…

Recipe

8 May 2025

This week’s pasta obsession is silky smooth…

Discover a creamy and smooth pasta recipe on Earl made with rigatoni, buttery leeks, lemon, and crispy breadcrumbs for a comforting dish.

Lasagna Season is Fast Approaching

Recipe

8 May 2025

Lasagna Season is Fast Approaching

Autumn comfort food at its finest - Earl's Pork and Pumpkin Lasagna with miso and crispy sage. Rich, hearty, and even better the next day.

Slow vibes, fast ragu - thick, saucy and ready in 40!

Recipe

8 May 2025

Slow vibes, fast ragu - thick, saucy and ready in 40!

This is the dish you’ll crave when you want something hearty and rich like a classic ragu but don’t eat meat, or just don’t have the patience to wait three hours for it. Our white bean bolognese hits...

CBF Cooking? This Pasta's Got You

Recipe

16 April 2025

CBF Cooking? This Pasta's Got You

Too tired to cook? This easy, comforting pasta recipe from Earl is quick to make, full of flavor, and perfect for a simple, satisfying meal.

Another Glorious Green Pasta

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16 April 2025

Another Glorious Green Pasta

Following on from last week’s veg-boosting recipe, we’re back with another vibrant green pasta to keep you feeling fresh, just in time for an indulgent weekend (Easter is creeping closer, after all!)...

Fresh Start with This Week’s Pasta

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16 April 2025

Fresh Start with This Week’s Pasta

Fresh start with this week’s pasta from Earl. A quick, comforting orecchiette recipe with pork, cavolo nero, and tomato perfect for an easy midweek dinner.

A Match Made in Comfort Food Heaven!

Recipe

28 March 2025

A Match Made in Comfort Food Heaven!

Enjoy Earl’s comforting pasta recipe that combines rich flavours and simple ingredients, creating a satisfying dish that truly feels like comfort food heaven.

Mafaldine Mania @ Earl

Recipe

28 March 2025

Mafaldine Mania @ Earl

This week, we’re diving into the delightful world of mafaldine. You’re probably asking – what is mafaldine, and why is Earl in the midst of a full-blown mafaldine mania? Well, let me tell you all abo...

Pasta Perfection

Recipe

13 March 2025

Pasta Perfection

Discover pasta perfection with this simple and delicious recipe from Earl. A comforting pasta dish that’s full of flavor and perfect for an easy homemade meal.

End-of-Summer Spaghetti with Tomatoes

Recipe

26 February 2025

End-of-Summer Spaghetti with Tomatoes

Earl shares a light and tasty spaghetti recipe with cherry tomatoes, olives, garlic, and herbs, perfect for a quick and flavourful meal.

Your Weekly Pasta Fix at Earl

Recipe

20 February 2025

Your Weekly Pasta Fix at Earl

Satisfy your pasta cravings with this delicious recipe from Earl. A simple dish packed with flavour and perfect for any day of the week.

Pappardelle, Spaghetti, Gnocchi – Oh My!

Recipe

11 February 2025

Pappardelle, Spaghetti, Gnocchi – Oh My!

Try this flavourful pasta recipe from Earl. Made with sausage, broccolini, and pistachios, it’s an easy and comforting dish for any pasta lover.

Pasta Lovers!

Recipe

11 February 2025

Pasta Lovers!

Discover a delicious recipe for pasta lovers from Earl, featuring simple ingredients and rich flavours. A comforting pasta dish perfect for an easy meal.

SO SIMPLE, SWEET & SUPPLE

Recipe

1 February 2025

SO SIMPLE, SWEET & SUPPLE

This dish takes weeknight pasta to a whole new level! The charred cabbage adds layers of flavour, from savoury to sweet to a hint of bitterness, and, as it cooks, it becomes silky, wrapping around...

Pasta is Possible in Summer!

Recipe

31 January 2025

Pasta is Possible in Summer!

Discover Pasta Is Possible in Summer from Earl a light and tasty pasta recipe made with fresh ingredients, perfect for warm days and easy homemade meals.

Pasta Fun Facts

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22 January 2025

Pasta Fun Facts

At Earl, we love a good story, especially when it's about pasta. Did you know this iconic dish has been around since Ancient Greece? Sure, Marco Polo might’ve brought it back from China, but let’s be...

Pasta Fazool (Pasta e Fagioli)

Recipe

22 January 2025

Pasta Fazool (Pasta e Fagioli)

Enjoy Pasta Fazool from Earl - a hearty Italian-style pasta and bean dish packed with rich flavors, simple ingredients, and comforting homemade goodness.

And We're Back! Happy New Year!

Recipe

20 December 2024

And We're Back! Happy New Year!

We’re back and ready for the new year! Discover Earl’s latest pasta recipe simple, delicious, and perfect for starting the year with a comforting homemade meal.

The Ultimate Leftover Makeover

Recipe

20 December 2024

The Ultimate Leftover Makeover

Turn yesterday’s pasta into something delicious with Earl’s Ultimate Leftover Makeover recipe, an easy, flavourful way to transform leftovers into a fresh meal.

Our Most Loved Recipe gets a Summer Twist!

Recipe

20 December 2024

Our Most Loved Recipe gets a Summer Twist!

Earl’s most loved pasta recipe gets a fresh summer twist. A light, flavorful dish made with simple ingredients and perfect for warm days.

Make Your Holidays Delicious

Recipe

12 December 2024

Make Your Holidays Delicious

With the holiday season in full swing, juggling work, travel, and social events can feel overwhelming. But don’t worry, Earl’s got your back, making your Christmas wishes come true all in one place. Y...

A Festive Pasta Delight

Recipe

12 December 2024

A Festive Pasta Delight

A Festive Pasta Delight by Earl brings together flavorful pasta and simple ingredients to create a warm, comforting dish perfect for special occasions.

Fresh, Vibrant, and Delicious

Recipe

21 November 2024

Fresh, Vibrant, and Delicious

Pasta dishes are a fantastic way to highlight seasonal produce, and this spring we’ve shared many vibrant, fresh flavors with you. As we near the end of the season, we thought there’s no better way t...

Prep, Sauté, and Toss for Perfect Pasta

Recipe

13 November 2024

Prep, Sauté, and Toss for Perfect Pasta

Asparagus season is winding down, and we’ve been making the most of it here at Earl! Since it hit the menu, our asparagus dish has been selling out almost every single night, and we totally get why....

Hi-vis Pasta

Recipe

13 November 2024

Hi-vis Pasta

Bright, colorful, and full of flavor, Earl’s Hi-Vis Pasta recipe combines fresh ingredients and simple cooking for a vibrant, comforting pasta dish.

Your Weekly Pasta Delight

Recipe

30 October 2024

Your Weekly Pasta Delight

Your weekly pasta delight from Earl. Explore this week's featured recipe with fresh seasonal ingredients and Italian-inspired flavours. Cook along with us!

Meatball Maniacs!

Recipe

29 October 2024

Meatball Maniacs!

Enjoy Earl’s Meatball Maniacs pasta recipe. Juicy meatballs, rich sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta come together for a hearty, comforting meal full of flavor.

Your New Midweek Go-To Meal

Recipe

29 October 2024

Your New Midweek Go-To Meal

Make dinner easy with Earl’s new midweek go-to pasta recipe. Simple ingredients, rich flavor, and quick steps for a comforting homemade meal.

Simplicity is Key!

Recipe

17 October 2024

Simplicity is Key!

Enjoy a simple and tasty pasta recipe on Earl made with fresh ingredients and rich flavours. Perfect for an easy and comforting homemade meal.

Clean Out the Fridge Pasta Delight

Recipe

17 October 2024

Clean Out the Fridge Pasta Delight

Do you have a favorite “clean out the fridge” meal? There’s something incredibly satisfying about turning the odds and ends in your fridge into a delicious dish. A half-used onion, a bundle of brocco...

A Cauliflower Pasta That's Anything But Boring

Recipe

17 October 2024

A Cauliflower Pasta That's Anything But Boring

Now I know what you’re thinking – Cauliflower can be bland and boring?! But let me tell you – When cauliflower is roasted in a skillet, it gets a slightly nutty flavour which we combine with garlicky...

Umami with a hint of sweetness

Recipe

17 October 2024

Umami with a hint of sweetness

When dinnertime looms and inspiration is scarce, this pantry pasta will be there for you. Raisins make an unlikely starring appearance; they swell and plump in the pasta cooking liquid and balance th...

Comforting, Garlic-Heavy 10 minute Pasta

Recipe

16 October 2024

Comforting, Garlic-Heavy 10 minute Pasta

Make this comforting garlic-heavy 10-minute pasta. A quick, flavorful recipe perfect for busy nights when you want a simple and delicious homemade meal.

Pasta That Packs a Punch!

Recipe

9 October 2024

Pasta That Packs a Punch!

This week, we’re diving into a dish that truly lives up to its name, Penne All’Arrabbiata, or “Angry Sauce.” With its fiery kick from chili and a generous dose of garlic, this pasta is anything but or...

Italian-Korean Lovechild

Recipe

4 October 2024

Italian-Korean Lovechild

A bold fusion pasta recipe combining Italian comfort with Korean flavors. Enjoy a unique, savory dish packed with spice, richness, and delicious taste.

Fennel-ly, a Pasta to Swoon Over!

Recipe

13 September 2024

Fennel-ly, a Pasta to Swoon Over!

Enjoy Fennel-ly: A Pasta to Swoon Over from Earl a simple and delicious pasta recipe with rich flavours, perfect for an easy and comforting homemade meal.

Springtime Citrus Bliss

Recipe

13 September 2024

Springtime Citrus Bliss

Enjoy the fresh flavors of spring with Earl’s Springtime Citrus Bliss pasta - a light, zesty, and refreshing dish perfect for a bright and delicious meal.

Bright & Light

Recipe

29 August 2024

Bright & Light

Enjoy Earl’s Bright & Light pasta recipe - a fresh, simple, and flavorful dish made with light ingredients, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

SOLVING YOUR MID WEEK DINNER DILEMMAS

Recipe

29 August 2024

SOLVING YOUR MID WEEK DINNER DILEMMAS

Hey there, food lovers! This week, we’re diving into a delicious twist on a Hungarian classic. We’re taking the soul-warming essence of a traditional paprika-rich dish and turning it into a ragù with...

Mastering Pasta

Recipe

14 August 2024

Mastering Pasta

Pasta is the culinary equivalent of a warm hug, comforting, versatile, and universally loved. Whether you’re a pasta pro or a newbie, these five tips will help you cook up pasta perfection every time....

A Match Made in Culinary Heaven

Recipe

7 August 2024

A Match Made in Culinary Heaven

Try this fresh pasta recipe from Earl, where artichokes and pappardelle come together with lemon and herbs for a bright and delicious dish.

Fennel-tastic flavours await!

Recipe

26 July 2024

Fennel-tastic flavours await!

Enjoy a tasty fennel pasta recipe on Earl. This dish is full of rich flavours, simple ingredients, and perfect for a comforting homemade meal.

A Little Extra Effort Goes a Long Way

Recipe

10 July 2024

A Little Extra Effort Goes a Long Way

Discover a delicious homemade pasta recipe from Earl. Simple ingredients, rich flavors, and easy steps to create a comforting pasta dish perfect for any meal.

The Side Becomes the Star!

Recipe

4 July 2024

The Side Becomes the Star!

You probably turn your nose up at the thought of brussel sprouts, but these are not the sad sprouts of your childhood. These crispy, caramelised winter veggies deserve to be the star of the meal. And...

Pasta for a Meh Monday!

Recipe

26 June 2024

Pasta for a Meh Monday!

Earl brings you a comforting pasta recipe that’s perfect for a quiet Monday night. Simple ingredients and great flavours in every bite.

Beat the Winter Chills

Recipe

26 June 2024

Beat the Winter Chills

Warm up with Earl’s comforting pasta recipe, perfect for cold days. A hearty, flavorful dish that helps you beat the winter chills with every bite.

A winner any night of the week

Recipe

14 June 2024

A winner any night of the week

Discover Earl’s zucchini risotto recipe with ricotta, parmesan, and fresh mint. A creamy, comforting dish that’s simple to cook and perfect for any night.

TRY this meat-free masterpiece

Recipe

23 May 2024

TRY this meat-free masterpiece

Discover a flavorful meat-free pasta dish featured on Earl’s, highlighting fresh ingredients, rich taste, and a delicious vegetarian option from the restaurant’s menu.

Make the fam happy with ziti

Recipe

23 May 2024

Make the fam happy with ziti

Make the fam happy with ziti from Earl. This creamy, cheesy pasta bake is perfect for family dinners. Simple recipe, big flavours, everyone's favourite.

GIVE THIS A TWIRL!

Recipe

23 May 2024

GIVE THIS A TWIRL!

Discover Give This a Twirl, a simple pasta recipe from Earl. Enjoy a tasty and easy dish made with fresh ingredients for a perfect homemade pasta meal.

Layer on the Happiness

Recipe

23 May 2024

Layer on the Happiness

Earl shares a tasty layered pasta recipe packed with rich sauce and cheese. It’s a simple and comforting meal for any pasta lover.

Packed Full of Veges!

Recipe

23 May 2024

Packed Full of Veges!

Packed Full of Veges is a fresh and flavourful pasta recipe from Earl, loaded with seasonal vegetables and simple ingredients for a healthy and comforting meal.

Warmth, Comfort, Pasta

Recipe

23 May 2024

Warmth, Comfort, Pasta

Discover a comforting pasta recipe from Earl that brings warmth and rich flavour to your table. A simple, satisfying dish perfect for cozy meals at home.

Lemon Pasta with toasted pine nuts

Recipe

23 May 2024

Lemon Pasta with toasted pine nuts

Try this light and flavourful lemon pasta recipe on Earl, topped with toasted pine nuts and parmesan for a simple homemade meal.

Pasta All'amatriciana

Recipe

23 May 2024

Pasta All'amatriciana

Discover Earl’s Pasta all’Amatriciana, a classic Italian pasta recipe with rich tomato sauce, savoury pork, and pecorino cheese for a hearty, flavourful dish.

Leek Mac and Cheese

Recipe

23 May 2024

Leek Mac and Cheese

Comfort food is starting to call our name and we are here for it! This luscious macaroni and cheese features the earthiness of Manchego which pairs especially well with a substantial red wine like Zi...

ONE-POT PASTA (That thinks it’s risotto!)

Recipe

23 May 2024

ONE-POT PASTA (That thinks it’s risotto!)

Learn how to make a creamy one-pot pasta that cooks like risotto. This simple recipe from Earl brings rich flavour and comfort with an easy cooking method.

SIMPLICITY IN A BOWL

Recipe

23 May 2024

SIMPLICITY IN A BOWL

A handful of simple ingredients is all it takes to crack this classic. And if eggs scrambling or sauce splitting is your carbonara kryptonite, add this recipe to your repertoire, stat. This is a fail...

A Rich and Simple Ragout

Recipe

22 May 2024

A Rich and Simple Ragout

Enjoy a rich and simple ragout pasta recipe from Earl. This comforting dish is full of deep flavor and perfect for an easy, satisfying homemade meal.

Sausage Meatball Pasta

Recipe

22 May 2024

Sausage Meatball Pasta

We have a quick, tasty and hearty dish for you this week! With an insiders tip to achieve flavour and to ensure you get the tastiest and most tender meatballs - squeeze out the meat from your favouri...

Spicy Seafood Pasta

Recipe

22 May 2024

Spicy Seafood Pasta

Spicy, Summery, Squid & Prawn Pasta Serves 4 Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Recipe

22 May 2024

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Discover Spaghetti Aglio e Olio from Earl - a simple yet delicious Italian pasta with garlic, olive oil, and herbs, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.

Summer Harvest Pasta

Recipe

17 May 2024

Summer Harvest Pasta

Summer in my house is all about tomatoes and basil, you know summer has arrived when tomatoes are in abundance. (Both on the vines – and cheap enough to have with every meal!) This recipe is a light,...

Dream of italy with this dish that tastes like summer

Recipe

17 May 2024

Dream of italy with this dish that tastes like summer

Enjoy a fresh summer-inspired pasta recipe from Earl featuring spaghetti with prawns, basil, and pistachios. A simple yet flavorful Italian-style dish.

Super Fast, Super Green, Summery Pasta Dish

Recipe

17 May 2024

Super Fast, Super Green, Summery Pasta Dish

Discover Earl’s superfast, supergreen summery pasta recipe with fresh greens, lemon, and crunchy almonds. A quick and healthy pasta dish will be ready in minutes.

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