Pasta Perfect

Pasta is versatile, nutritious, easy, quick and economical. No wonder so many of us cook pasta regularly.

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Hello friends

Despite the unseasonally hot weather here in the UK the last week or so there is a distinct feeling that autumn is fast approaching. Salad days are mostly over (Although I do love my more hearty beetroot, squash and feta salad at this time of the year. ) But it is not yet time for hearty stews and casseroles.

Step in pasta which is perfect for quick and easy midweek meals for busy working people. One of my very first recipes shared on Recipes Made Easy was my simple Bolognese sauce. The pictures (taken on my phone!) and post itself are a bit basic and could do with a revamp but the recipe is good. It’s one I use again and again and again.

I also have several other pasta recipes on the blog which are perfect for midweek meals. Several are meat-free so are also really economical. Check out a selection below and tell me which one is your favourite.

And if you feel so inclined you can also have a go at making your own pasta its fun and easier than you might think.

Next week I am off on my travels again. The last 11 months have been somewhat unusual with two month-long (all be it working) trips to Greece. This time I’m going down under for a month to visit my best friend from my university days. We are both celebrating a big birthday. I’m leaving Mr B behind and this will be a non working holiday. I’m so excited!

Well, maybe just a little work keeping in touch with you. I will try to keep the weekly Recipe Crumbs Newsletter coming but forgive me if I miss a week. We have a lot to fit in including quite a few vineyard visits and wine tasting hic! I shall also try to share some of the foodie stuff on social media which I have been somewhat neglecting recently. You can follow me on Instagram, or TicTok.

Until next time

Eat delicious!

Pasta Recipes

Pasta with creamy pork and sage

Pasta with creamy pork and sage makes a delicious change to a more traditional Bolognese sauce and takes just minutes to cook and prepare.

So you can have a tasty meaty pasta dish on the table in less than 20 minutes.

Easy cheesy garlic and herb pasta

Pasta sauce recipes don't come much easier than this. Easy cheesy garlic and herb pasta is quick to make and you can vary the recipe easily to ring the changes.

Pasta with Roasted Pumpkin and Spinach

Easy to prepare pasta with roasted pumpkin and spinach is a healthy hot and spicy dish. Perfect for a midweek meat-free meal.

Creamy pasta with asparagus and bacon

A delicious and easy pasta dish that can be made in minutes, was inspired from the classic Italian dish Spaghetti carbonara.

Penne with peas and spinach

Ready in under 20 minutes and just 5 ingredients. This delicious pasta dish is simplicity itself to make. Perfect for a midweek meal.

Three cheese vegetable lasagne

Layers of pasta, cheese and vegetables make this a satisfying meat-free dish. Quick and easy it makes and ideal meat-free family meal.

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Roasted figs with ginger cream

A delicious quick and easy dessert for two.