From easy lasagne and mac 'n' cheese to fancy crab spaghetti, there's nothing more comforting than a plate of pasta. Whether you like to use shop-bought pasta or prefer to make your own, we have all the inspiration you need for tasty, saucy, hearty meals that hit the spot every time. Join us as we count down to our favourite recipe – providing some genius hacks and tips for pasta perfection along the way.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover 42 tasty, comforting pasta recipes you can make at home, counting down to our favourite recipe of all.