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A frittata makes a lovely starter or light lunch. You can use 150g of leftover cooked pasta in this recipe, instead of the macaroni, if you like.

Cheesy macaroni and pancetta frittata

macaroni

pancetta

garlic clove, finely chopped

eggs

Grana Padano, roughly chopped

basil leaves,

Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water according to the packet instructions, then drain well and set aside to cool a little.

Sizzle the pancetta in a 20cm non-stick ovenproof frying pan for 3-4 minutes, until it begins to crisp up. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Meanwhile, crack the eggs into a large bowl and beat well together. Remove the pancetta from the pan with a slotted spoon, then stir into the egg with the pasta, Grana Padano, basil leaves and some black pepper.

Put the frying pan back over a medium heat. Pour in the frittata mixture and cook for 8-10 minutes, until almost set. Meanwhile, preheat the grill to medium.

Place the pan under the grill for 4-5 minutes, until golden brown and set.

Leave to sit in the pan for 5 minutes, then slide onto a chopping board. Cut into 4 or 8 wedges and serve warm or at room temperature. Garnish with extra basil leaves and serve with a dressed mixed salad.

With courgette, aubergine, and beef mince, this gorgeous Penne al Forno is a pasta bake sure to impress even the fussiest eater.

Penne al Forno (Pasta Bake)

olive oil

onion,

aubergine, diced

courgette, diced

garlic,

tomato paste

lean beef mince

passata

beef stock (or broth)

basil

marjoram

bay leaves

penne, uncooked

fresh mozarella cheese

Heat the olive oil in a large pot...

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, before adding the onions and cooking for about 5 minutes, or until soft.

Next, add the courgette, aubergine and garlic and...

Next, add the courgette, aubergine and garlic and cook 5-10 minutes over low-medium heat or until the aubergine is completely soft and starting to melt into the onions.

Add the tomato paste and stir through, cooking...

Add the tomato paste and stir through, cooking an additional minute or so.

Next, add the beef mince, and cook over...

Next, add the beef mince, and cook over medium-high heat or until the mince is cooked through.

Stir through the passata, beef stock, basil, marjoram...

Stir through the passata, beef stock, basil, marjoram and bay leave until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cover with a lid, and reduce heat to...

Cover with a lid, and reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Then remove the lid and simmer an additional 30 minutes or until the sauce is rich and thick.

Preheat the oven to 200C.

Cook the pasta in salty water according to...

Cook the pasta in salty water according to packet instructions, reducing the time by 2 minutes - the pasta should not be cooked completely.

Strain the pasta and then transfer it to...

Strain the pasta and then transfer it to the beef sauce and stir through until well combined.

Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish and...

Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish and top with the fresh mozzarella.

Bake in the hot oven for 20-25 minutes,...

Bake in the hot oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the mozzarella is golden and blistering. Allow to stand for ten minutes prior to serving.

This Cauliflower Mac and Cheese will satisfy all of your mac and cheese cravings! Roasted cauliflower is coated in a cheesy sauce and is simply the best!

The Best Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

head cauliflower,

tsp. black pepper

salt

garlic powder

onion powder

heavy whipping cream

cream cheese;

cheddar cheese

gruyere cheese

Monterey Jack cheese

paprika (optional)

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place the cauliflower on a baking sheet coated with foil or parchment paper. Drizzle olive oil, salt, and pepper on the cauliflower pieces and coat well. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cauliflower pieces or softened. Some pieces will be darker in color.

Once the cauliflower is cooked, in a large pot on low heat add the heavy cream and the cream cheese. Whisk until the cream cheese is melted. Add the remaining cheeses and continue to stir until all cheeses are melted. Add the spices to the sauce and incorporate- this process is quick and will take a few minutes. Once the cheesy mixture is smooth and comes to a simmer, REMOVE FROM HEAT and vigorously whisk.

Add the roasted cauliflower pieces and stir until all of the cauliflower pieces are coated. Serve immediately and enjoy! Sprinkle paprika on top if you want some extra spice!

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