Pasta with cheese and leek sauce

Ingredients 1 small bag of fresh, chopped cabbage – washed 1 small leek – washed and finely sliced 1/2 oz of unsalted butter 2 tablespoons of milk 2 tablespoons of garlic and herb cream cheese 1 1/2 oz grated cheese  2 tablespoons of tomato puree Baby pasta stars Method Firstly cook your baby pasta stars according to the … Continue reading

Chicken, tomato and red pepper pasta

Ingredients Baby pasta shells 1 can of chopped tomatoes 1/2 a large onion – finely chopped 1 red pepper – de-seeded and chopped Paprika Baby chicken stock cube Grated parmesan cheese Unsalted butter 1 chicken breast, skinned and cubed Method Melt the butter and add the onions, gently frying until soft, then add the cubed chicken … Continue reading

Tomato and Red Pepper pasta shells

Ingredients Baby pasta shells 1 can of chopped tomatoes 1/2 a large onion – finely chopped 1 red pepper – de-seeded and chopped Paprika Baby chicken stock cube Grated parmesan cheese Unsalted butter Method Melt the butter and add the onions, gently frying until soft, then add your peppers and cook on a low light … Continue reading

Creamy mushroom pasta

Ingredients 500gms closed cup mushrooms – washed and finely chopped 1oz of unsalted butter 4 tablespoons of milk 4 tablespoons of cream cheese 3oz grated cheese  150gms dried baby pasta stars (or simalar) Method Cook the pasta according to the packet’s instructions. While the pasta is cooking melt the butter in a large pan, add your finely chopped mushrooms and … Continue reading

Courgette and tomato pasta stars

Ingredients 2 courgettes – diced 5 medium tomatoes – skinned, de-seeded and diced Pasta stars Grated cheddar – or similar hard cheese Unsalted butter Tomato puree (optional) Method Firstly cook the pasta stars according to the pack instructions – if you can’t get pasta stars any baby pasta can be used. Melt the unsalted butter … Continue reading

Will’s favourite pasta carbonnara

Ingredients 500gms closed cup mushrooms – washed and finely chopped 1oz of unsalted butter 4 tablespoons of milk 4 tablespoons of cream cheese 3oz grated cheese  150gms dried baby pasta stars (or simalar) 4 slices of good quality roast ham – chopped up very finely Method Cook the pasta according to the packet’s instructions. While the pasta is … Continue reading

Sarah’s Spag Bol

Many thanks to Sarah for sharing her favourite Spaghetti Bolognese recipe 🙂 Ingredients 1 small onion – finely chopped 3 cloves of garlic – finely chopped Oil 1 pack of lean minced beef 1 can of chopped tomatoes Pasta stars or other baby pasta A splash of worcestershire sauce Any veg you have – chopped and … Continue reading

Bacon and tomato pasta

Ingredients 1 courgette – diced 1 can of chopped tomatoes Pasta stars Grated cheddar – or similar hard cheese (optional) Unsalted butter 2 rashers of unsmoked back bacon – trimmed Method Firstly cook the pasta stars according to the pack instructions – if you can’t get pasta stars any baby pasta can be used. Melt the … Continue reading

Tuna and Tomato Pasta

Ingredients 1 small can of tuna in spring water (drained and flaked) 1 courgette – diced 1 can of chopped tomatoes Grated cheddar (or similar cheese) Baby pasta stars Method Add the tin of tomatoes and the chopped courgettes to a pan and cook down for about 20 minutes or until the courgettes are soft. Add … Continue reading

Salmon and courgette pasta

Ingredients 1 salmon fillet 1 large courgette – finely diced Baby pasta stars Milk Unsalted butter Plain flour Black pepper Method Melt a snall knob of butter in a pan and add the courgettes, saute until soft. While the courgettes are cooking put your salmon fillet in a microwavable dish and add enough milk to cover the … Continue reading

Chicken and leeks in a cheesy pasta sauce

Ingredients Baby pasta shells 1 chicken breast 1 leek – finely chopped Baby chicken stock cube Cheddar cheese Unsalted butter – about an ounze Plain flour  – 3 tablespoons Milk – about 170 ml Method Bring a pan of water to the boil and add the leeks, stock cube and the chicken breast. Poach the chiken … Continue reading