4 Easy Winter Warmers in Minutes
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4 Easy Winter Warmers in Minutes is a collection of quick and comforting pasta dishes that are perfect for chilly days. With minimal prep and cooking time, these recipes offer delicious and satisfying meals in just 25 minutes. From the classic Bolognaise with spaghetti and beef mince to the creamy Macaroni Cheese with roasted cherry tomatoes, each dish is bursting with flavours. The Tomato and Mushroom pasta features penne pasta with a savoury sauce and fried exotic mushrooms, while the Tomato and Basil dish combines conchiglie pasta with a flavourful tomato and basil sauce, garnished with roasted cherry tomatoes. These winter warmers are topped with shaved or grated Parmesan and fresh herbs for a delightful finishing touch.
Cooking Methods
- Boiling
- Pan-Fry
Serves
4Prep Time
10 minutesCooking Time
15 minutesIngredients
For the Bolognaise:
- 250 g spaghetti
- 400 g Denny Bolognaise Pasta Sauce
- 500 g Food Lover’s Beef Mince
- Shaved parmesan, to taste
- 1 chilli, sliced
- Fresh basil, to garnish
For the Macaroni Cheese:
- 250 g Macaroni
- 400 g Denny Macaroni Cheese Pasta Sauce
- 100 g cherry tomatoes, roasted
- Shaved parmesan, to taste
- 15 ml (1 Tbsp) fresh parsley, finely chopped
For the Tomato and Mushroom:
- 250 g Penne
- 400 g Denny Tomato and Mushroom Pasta Sauce, heated
- 50 g exotic mushrooms, sliced and fried
- Grated parmesan, to taste
For the Tomato and Basil:
- 250 g Conchiglie (shell pasta)
- 400 g Denny Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce, heated
- 100 g multicoloured cherry tomatoes, roasted
- Fresh basil, to garnish
- Grated parmesan, to taste
Directions
For the Bolognaise:
- Cook the pasta in salty water according to the packaging and strain.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil and cook the mince until brown. Pour the sauce over the mince and stir well, cooking for a further 5 minutes. In your chosen pasta bowls, add the pasta and top with bolognaise sauce. Finish the pasta off with the parmesan, chilli, and fresh basil.
- Cook the pasta in salty water according to the packaging and strain.
- Put the strained pasta back in the pot and add the macaroni cheese sauce. Stir until well combined and heat for 3 - 5 minutes.
- In your chosen pasta bowls, add the macaroni cheese pasta and finish it off with roasted cherry tomatoes, parmesan, and fresh parsley.
- Cook the pasta in salty water according to the packaging and strain.
- In your chosen pasta bowls, add the pasta and top with the heated tomato and mushroom sauce. Finish the pasta off with the mushrooms and parmesan.
- Cook the pasta in salty water according to the packaging and strain.
- In your chosen pasta bowls, add the pasta and top with the heated tomato and basil sauce. Finish the pasta off with roasted cherry tomatoes, parmesan, and fresh basil.
