No matter what sort of food a professional chef cooks, there’s a good chance that they enjoy a bowl of pasta. It’s incredibly hard to find someone who doesn’t like the Italian staple, and it’s certainly one of the most universally loved foods in existence.
While many pastas (although certainly not all) only differ in terms of their shape, it’s the accompanying sauce that allows a cook to express themselves. Rich, meaty ragù, light and creamy seafood sauces or a simple dressing of cheese and olive oil are all equally well-matched to a bowl of pasta. While there are certain guidelines as to which pasta shapes go with particular sauces, the UK’s top chefs enjoy a mix of classic and contemporary recipes when preparing the dish at home. Take a look at what they like to prepare and see if they match up with your favourite pasta sauces.