A delicious home made pasta recipe with a tomato base. Use fresh pasta, or if you have a pasta machine then make your own – it’s easy! 1st – make the sauce and put onto simmer, whilst the sauce is simmering you can make and cook the pasta. You can add chicken and bacon or […]

Ingredients 250 g penne pasta olive oil cooking spray 1 medium red onion, chopped 150 g rindless bacon rashers, chopped 200 g button mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp chopped fresh chives 3 tsp whole grain mustard 2 Tbsp chopped fresh flat leaf parsley 1 cup light and creamy evaporated milk 1 Tbsp cornflour 4 thick […]

Ingredients 400 g angel hair pasta or spaghettini 2 x 200 g cans salmon 2 large tomatoes, diced 2 cups rocket 1 long red chilli, deseeded, finely chopped 1 Tbsp olive oil Directions Cook pasta following packet directions until al dente. Drain pasta, return to saucepan adding remaining ingredients and toss until well combined. Serve.

Ingredients 400 g fettuccine pasta 1/2 cup vegetable stock small onion, chopped finely 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 courgettes, cut into thin sticks 3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in water, chopped 2 cups spinach 1 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup grated parmesan 2 Tbsp shaved parmesan (garnish) black pepper to season Directions Cook pasta following packet […]

Ingredients 400 g rigatoni or penne pasta Olive oil 200 g  button mushrooms, sliced 2 cups shredded skinless cooked chicken 2 cups spinach 1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice 1 Tbsp olive oil Directions Cook pasta following packet directions until al dente. Spray a large non-stick frying pan with oil. Heat on medium high heat and […]

Ingredients 400 g macaroni 700 g pumpkin, peeled, cut into cubes (3 cups) 2 Tbsp water Olive oil 200 g reduced fat ricotta, crumbled 2 Tbsp pine nuts, toasted 2 Tbsp fresh sage, finely chopped pepper Directions Cook macaroni following packet directions until al dente. Preheat grill on high, place pumpkin in a shallow microwave […]

Ingredients 3 chicken bacon rashers 80 gms spaghetti 1 Tbsp pesto 1/4 red capsicum, diced 1 Tbsp fresh basil 1/4 cup grated mozzarella salt and pepper 1 cup mixed salad leaves Directions Grill bacon until crispy, cut into small pieces. Cook spaghetti, following packet directions until al dente, drain and return to pan. Add pesto […]

Ingredients 500 gms lean mince beef 2 cloves garlic, chopped (or 2 tsp garlic puree) 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried oregano 425 gm can tomato puree 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 packet tomato soup 2 tsp instant beef stock 1 1/2 cups hot water 150 gm small lasagne noodles (or sheets) 2 cups […]

Ingredients 500 gms lean mince beef 1/2 cup rolled oats 1 Tbsp instant beef stock 1 1/2 Tbsp soya sauce 2 Tbsp tomato ketchup 1 small onion, finely diced 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried oregano Directions Combine all ingredients, mix well. Using your hands is best! If mix is too wet, add more […]

Ingredients 120g spiral pasta 310g can corn kernels, rinsed, drained 50g cherry tomatoes, halved 2 spring onions ends trimmed, chopped 1 celery stick, trimmed, sliced 1 small red capsicum, halved, deseeded, finely chopped 2 tbsp low-fat natural yoghurt 2 tbsp light sour cream 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tbsp fresh lime or lemon juice 2 […]