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A cost effective take on an italian classic

  • 1 standard packet of spaghetti pasta
  • 2 standard tubs of soft cream cheese. I use the one with chives in
  • 8 large mushrooms. washed thoroughly. and sliced
  • a packet of sliced ham approx 8 slices. cut into thin strips.
  • parmesian cheese grated. approx 20g.
  • a tsp of olive or vegetable oil.
3.3/5 (123 Votes)

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This is a favourite with my friends & family, even the meat eaters among them

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
  • 1 red pepper (cut into small chunks)
  • 1 yellow pepper (cut into small chunks)
  • 1 courgette (cut into chunks)
  • 20 cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 4 large closed cap mushrooms (cut into chunks)
  • 4 vegetarian Lincolnshire sausages (sliced)
  • 500g Charlotte new potatoes (sliced)
  • 50g Cheshire cheese (grated)
  • 3 tbsp tomato puree
  • 1 tbsp mixed dried herbs
  • salt
  • black pepper
2.9/5 (131 Votes)

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perfect stuffed peppers ideal healthy food and classed as one of your 5 a day

  • 4 Medium sized peppers any colour
  • 2 packets of flavours cous cous mix (I use ainsly harriot's mediterranean)
  • 1 finely chopped medium heat chilli pepper.
  • 1 finely chopped segment of garlic.
  • half finely chopped onion. red or white
  • bag of mixed salad for garnish.
3.4/5 (37 Votes)

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cheesy mash

  • bag of potatoes
  • block of cheese
  • large onion
  • milk
  • butter
  • seasoning
3.3/5 (100 Votes)

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Bacon with mushrooms, leeks and pasta in a cheese sauce

  • 200g Bacon - Cooking bacon is good when chopped into small chunks
  • 100g Mushrooms - sliced
  • 300g Pasta - I use Fusilli
  • 1 Medium sized leek - sliced
  • 2-3 Cloves of garlic - finely chopped
  • 1 Large or 2 medium onions - sliced thinly
  • 1-2 Chicken oxo cubes
  • 1 Heaped tablespoon Plain Flour
  • 600ml Milk
  • 25g Butter
  • 50g Mature Cheddar
  • Few sprigs of Thyme
  • White or black pepper to taste
3.3/5 (114 Votes)

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An easy meal that tastes incredible! Marinading in the dressing is the key

  • 1 x Chicken breast
  • Honey mustard dressing
  • Bread crumbs
  • Parmesan cheese grated
  • Provolone cheese
2.8/5 (166 Votes)

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Pasta cut out into cupcake sized circles, with delicious mince tomato pasta sauce, layered in between with creamy r

  • This would make a great snack for kids, or work as appetisers too. Very versatile delicious pasta snack.
3.3/5 (136 Votes)

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Mild Sweet Chilli con carne made with minced beef & baked beans

  • 250g Beef Mince
  • 1 medium onion
  • 410g Tin baked beans
  • 410g Tin crushed tomatoes
  • 2 level tsp mild chilli powder
3.3/5 (78 Votes)

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A hearty bowl of warming minestrone soup

  • 400g Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 Onion peeled and chopped.
  • 1 Dollop per bowl of green pesto.
  • 500g Of small pasta shapes or spaghetti broken into pieces.
  • Half of a red pepper chopped.
  • 2 carrots peeled and chopped.
  • 250g Of soya beans or haricot beans
  • 1 tsp Of olive oil
  • 500ml Of vegetable stock
  • 1 to 2 tsp of oregano
  • A little black pepper
  • A sprinkling of parmigiano cheese
3.3/5 (110 Votes)

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pie is always a great favourite whether it be sweet or savoury

  • 100g of grated mature cheddar.
  • half red or white onion diced.
  • 1 packet of ready made pastry.
  • 1 packet of instant mash mix made up with a little butter(can use frozen mash mix too just heat it up first as normal)
  • a little milk to brush on top of pie
  • a little flour to dust the work surface for rolling pastry
3.2/5 (130 Votes)

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A tasty dish that only involves some gentle frying and cooking pasta

  • 1 Pack of Bacon
  • 1 bulb fennel (halved and sliced)
  • 8 Cloves of Garlic (crushed) or less if you prefer.
  • 1 onion finely (chopped)
  • 1 stick of Celery (finely chopped)
  • Pack of cherry tomatoes
  • 1 bottle of Babycham (or sparkling wine, although Babycham is best.)
  • 2 tsps Fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp fennel seeds
  • Olive Oil
3.2/5 (110 Votes)

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An easy Winter warmer - great for all the family, especially fun with very long spaghetti in our house!!

  • 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • olive oil
  • 1 pound minced beef
  • ½ cup bread crumbs
  • ½ cup grated parmesan
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ tsp. dried oregano
  • ½ tsp. dried basil
  • 1 ½ tsp. salt
  • Tomato Sauce:
  • 1 can plum tomatoe tomatoes
  • 1 medium onions, finely chopped
  • 2garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 tbs. dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 3 tbs. olive oil
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan
2.9/5 (18 Votes)

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