Far from being an exclusively Italian form of cuisine, pasta has conquered the world in all its shapes and sizes. 

As far as nutrition goes, penne, tagliatelle, spaghetti and all the hundreds of types of pasta have it all: they're filling, nourishing and a tasty ally for anyone who's watching their weight. And pasta is so easy to cook: simply drizzle it with a bit of olive oil, sprinkle with parmesan and hey presto!

Our dietician Natalie talks us through the nutritional advantages of pasta, and we ltake a look at some classic pasta recipes, easy salads and tasty main courses.