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10 classic Italian dishes to feed your family

With half term upon us we're looking for some classic dishes that will keep everyone happy. And who better to be inspired by than the Italians? Browse our top ten favourite Italian dishes and watch kids and adults alike eat everything on their plates!

Simple spaghetti bolognese
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Simple spaghetti bolognese

A simple and tasty spag bol - the perfect dish to please the kids over the half-term holiday.

Tomato and basil tagliatelle
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Tomato and basil tagliatelle

Team this tasty tomato and basil sauce with Gino's fresh egg tagliatelle for an ultimate Italian meal

Italian lamb casserole
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Italian lamb casserole

Gino's lamb casserole is rich with the flavour of fresh herbs and wine - and goes perfectly with his ultimate cheesy mash!

Aldo's pasta carbonara
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Aldo's pasta carbonara

Aldo Zilli shows us how to make the ultimate pasta carbonara.

Calzone Napoletano
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Calzone Napoletano

Traditional Neapolitan folded pizza stuffed with mozzarella, ham and mushrooms.

Phil's meat or vegetarian lasagne
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Phil's meat or vegetarian lasagne

Phil Vickery's meat or veggie lasagne

The Pecorino family's New York meatballs The Pecorino family's New York meatballs

This weekend try Lauren Pecorino's delicious family recipe for meatballs that has spanned three generations - as seen on There's No Taste Like ...

Classica Margherita
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Classica Margherita

This is Gino's classic pizza recipe. Once you've made the base you can really have fun with the toppings, from a tasty cheese and tomato ...

Cannelloni with courgettes and cheese
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Cannelloni with courgettes and cheese

Try Gino's courgette and rocket filled cannelloni with a creamy tomato sauce, a perfect pasta bake for all the family

Roasted gnocchi
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Roasted gnocchi

Richard Phillips starts the week with a meat free, colourful take on the classic Italian dish, gnocchi