Iconic Italian film actress, Sophia Loren, known for her incredible beauty and talent, famously said: “Everything you see I owe to spaghetti”.  A champion of pasta, she’s also known for saying that, “I’d much rather eat pasta and drink wine than be a size 0”. We cannot agree more, especially now that we’re all spending some quality time at home. 

Here are three utterly delicious pasta recipes, each featuring a unique tomato-based sauce.   Note how slight differences between the recipes deliver totally different end results in terms of taste. What’s more, our winemaking team has suggested some delicious wine pairings. So get off the coach, dive into your pantry and get cooking. Why not pour yourself a glass of wine while trying your hand at these recipes? Go on, we know you want to! 

Try this Napolitana recipe by Woolworths’ TASTE, perfect for serving with penne pasta. It’s a treat with Nederburg’s Heritage Heroes The Motorcycle Marvel Rhône-style blend. This full-bodied Mediterranean red blend provides a richly fruited partner to the earthy and slightly sweet notes of the sauce. 

Or go for a classic Bolognese sauce, so satisfyingly good served with a generous helping of spaghetti. This recipe is easy and comes highly recommended by Food24.com.  Savour it with none other than the popular Cabernet Sauvignon from Nederburg’s The Winemasters collection. This elegant and rich wine with notes of black and red fruit and delicate oak spice makes for a great partner to a classic dish.

Or what about a robust beef ragù sauce, such as this one suggested by Food & Home Entertaining? It also features gremolata, and is great with some tagliatelle pasta. In terms of wine, try it with Nederburg’s popular Baronne, a red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. The dark and juicy berry fruit and hint of vanilla in the wine bring out the robust savoury and juicy flavours of the beef ragù.