Quick Free Recipes

500g penne pasta
6 crushed garlic cloves
5 tbsp olive oil
3 fresh rosemary sprigs, chopped
1 tbsp butter
salt and pepper

To make quick garlic and rosemary pasta recipe simply bring a large pan of water to the boil, add a pinch of salt and cook the pasta as per packet instructions (if dried usually 8 - 11 minutes). While the pasta is cooking, get a large frying pan, heat the olive oil, add the garlic and finely chopped rosemary, season with a little salt and pepper and fry for 2-3 minutes over a medium heat until the garlic is slightly golden in colour. Drain the pasta and add it to the frying pan, mix the pasta, garlic and rosemary well until all pasta is well coated. Add a tablespoon of butter, quick stir again, serve immediately. A simple cooking recipe.

250g penne pasta
280g ham cut into thin strips
3 eggs
450ml single cream
1 tbsp butter
150g grated Gruyere cheese
50g grated parmesan cheese
ground black pepper

To make this simple Italian pasta bake recipe start by preheating your oven to 190 / 375 degrees. Place the pasta in a large pan of boiling water and cook for between 8-10 minutes until the pasta is just tender. Drain. Using the butter, grease an ovenproof dish. Next mix the strips of ham with the pasta and place it in the oven proof dish. Mix the eggs, cream, salt and pepper and half of the Gruyere cheese together in a bowl, pour over the pasta and ham. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese and remainder of the Gruyere cheese over the top and bake in the oven for around 35-40 minutes until cooked and golden. Serve with a side salad.