Italian food varies greatly depending on what part of the country you're in. Get to know more about the northern parts of Italy – from the jagged mountains of the Dolomites to the beautiful coastline of Liguria – and try recreating the dishes that make them culinary hotspots.

Pasta bakes are found throughout Italy's twenty regions, combining various shapes and sauce to create hearty, robust dishes perfect for feeding a family. Here are some of our favourites that go beyond the traditional lasagne.

We rarely associate Italy with dumplings, but what is a gnocchi if not a potato dumpling? Explore further and you'll find Italy boasts a vast collection of different dumplings, spread to the far reaches of the country. And what better to throw into your latest batch of stew or soup for a bit of comfort and ballast? Check out a few of our favourite recipes here.