Pasta

Recipe Guide
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“In order to create a little bit of
confidence, start cooking with pasta.
Contents
Pasta is phenomenal. Once you’ve
4 Pasta Dishes
cooked pasta properly for the first
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time it becomes second nature.”
Gordon Ramsay
Recipes
8 One Pot Tomato Pasta & Marinated Mozzarella v
10 Pasta Primavera v
12 Tuna and Pasta Bake
14 Spinach Pasta v
16 Easy Chicken and Mushroom Penne Pasta
18 One-Pot Mushroom Ragù with Pasta v
20 Tortellini Soup v
22 Shrimp pasta with Kale
24 Oven Baked Lentil Bolognese v
26 Vegetarian Baked Ziti with Ricotta Cheese v
28 Vegetable Lasagne Roll Ups v
30 Classic Beef Lasagne

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Pasta Dishes Sausages

Pasta is versatile enough to be paired with all sorts of
sauces and toppings. Have a look at our delicious recipes
that’ll help you serve your favourite pasta shapes!
Tofu
Some of the recipes in this book contain You can also make easy swaps with your Lentils
ingredients from our Future 50 Food favourite recipes, even just for one day
Reports, read on to learn about the a week. Look out for our ideas over the
report and the ways in which you can page on how you can ‘cheat on meat’.
make easy swaps in everyday cooking. Chicken

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Lentils
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Mushrooms
AS A TASTY ADDITION TO
YOUR SAUCE

Spinach

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PRIMAVERA SAUCE

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 One Pot Tomato
Pasta & Marinated
Mozzarella
Hungry for pasta but don’t want to spend hours in the
kitchen? Our one pot recipe can be prepared in 15 minutes –
perfect for a busy week-night or quick lunch!

Cooking time Difficulty Prep time Serves Key

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Ingredients Cook​
1 Knorr Paprika & Sundried Tomato 1. Add the linguine to a wide, shallow
Stock Pot* pan with garlic, onion, basil and one
800 ml water or enough to cover the punnet of cherry tomatoes. Pour over
linguine and tomatoes enough water to cover and add in
a Knorr Paprika & Sundried Tomato
320g linguine pasta
Stock Pot. Bring the water to a gentle
2 garlic cloves
simmer over a medium heat, stir and
1/2 an onion diced allow to cook until the pasta is al
1 small bunch basil dente and the sauce has thickened.
1 punnet of cherry tomatoes
2. Meanwhile, tear your mozzarella into
2 buffalo mozzarella balls
chunks and marinate in olive oil with
2 tbsp olive oil
lemon zest, oregano and chilli flakes.
1 lemon zested
6 sprigs of fresh oregano leaves picked 3. Serve the pasta in the pan, sharing
1/2 tsp chilli flakes style, with the marinated mozzarella
scattered on top.

*Can alternatively use Knorr Vegetable stock pot

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Pasta
Primavera
This recipe combines nutritious veggies with pasta, tossed in a
light Parmesan sauce - a delicious vegetarian dish that’s sure to
satisfy your appetite.

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Ingredients
1 Knorr Vegetable Stock Cube
4 asparagus Cook​
1 courgette 1. Bring the water to the boil and cook 3. Return the pasta to the pan with the
250g spinach the pasta for 8 minutes or until al- veggies and toss through. Garnish
150g frozen peas dente then drain but reserve the with Parmesan and olive oil.
1 tbsp pesto Spinach cooking water.

250g tagliatelle Spinach is a great vegetable for 2. Add half of the cooking water to
600 ml water nutrients, it is particularly high in a saucepan and add the Knorr
Parmesan vitamins A, B, C and K. It also contains Vegetable Stock Cube then bring to
iron, other minerals and phytonutrients. the boil. Thinly slice the courgette
Olive oil
and asparagus and add to the pan.
Cook for 1 minute then add the peas,
spinach and pesto.

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Tuna and
Pasta Bake
Add an olive-y twist to this classic Tuna Pasta Bake.

Cooking time Difficulty Prep time Serves Key

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mins EASY mins people

Ingredients​
1 Knorr Herb Stock Pot*
300g conchiglie pasta shells Cook​
1 tbsp butter 1. Preheat oven to 220°C,200°C fan, 4. Next, add Knorr Stock Pot and
1 onion diced Gas mark 7 . tomatoes. Bring to the boil, add the
2 garlic cloves, chopped olives and tuna and simmer for five
2. Lightly grease the baking dish. Cook minutes. Add the pasta and mix
1 tbsp flour
the pasta following pack directions, together well. Pour the mixture into a
400g tinned chopped tomatoes until al dente. Drain. baking dish and sprinkle with grated
100g pitted green olives cheese.
370g tinned tuna in oil 3. Prepare the sauce. Heat the butter in
(x 2 cans) drained a large frying pan over medium heat. 5. Bake for about 15 minutes until
80g cheddar cheese block grated Add the onion and garlic and cook for golden and bubbling.
5 minutes, stir in the flour and cook for
2-3 minutes.

*Can alternatively use Knorr Vegetable stock pot

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Spinach Pasta
For a lighter pasta sauce, try this version made with
spinach leaves, pine nuts and chicken stock.

Cooking time Difficulty Prep time Serves Key

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Ingredients
1 Knorr Chicken Stock Cube
500g fresh spinach leaves
2 or 3 cloves garlic
200g fusilli pasta or penne pasta
1 tbsp olive oil
100g pine nuts roasted
1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
100g Parmesan or other hard cheese

Cook​
1. Bring water to the boil. Cook the 3. Stir in the stock and pine nuts and
pasta al dente. Drain and return pot bring to simmer. Cook for 2 more
to the stove over low heat. minutes. Add nutmeg and pepper.

2. Meanwhile, prepare the spinach. 4. Add pasta and stir well to allow the
Clean and drain well. Add olive flavours to blend. Cover and cook
oil to the pan and cook the garlic for 3 more minutes. Stir in half of the
until fragrant for 1 minute or so. cheese. Bake topped with remaining
Add the spinach, stir and cook until cheese for 15 minutes until golden.
completely wilted for 2–3 minutes.

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portion
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Ingredients Cook​
1 Knorr Chicken Stock Pot 1. Cook pasta following pack
instructions. Drain and set aside.
300g penne pasta
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2. Heat the oil and gently sauté onion
1 medium onion, finely diced and garlic until aromatic. Add
2 garlic cloves, crushed mushrooms and mixed herbs and stir.
250g mushrooms, sliced
3. Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes,
1 tsp mixed herbs
until brown on all sides.
300g chicken breast, diced
400 ml tinned chopped 4. Add the tinned tomatoes or passata,
tomatoes or passata Knorr Stock Pot and ¾ of the milk and
200 ml milk simmer for 5 minutes. Mix the rest
1 tsp cornflour of the milk with cornflour to make a
paste and add to the pan to thicken
100g grated cheese, mozzarella or
the sauce.
Cheddar
1 tsp chopped fresh parsley 5. Bring to a boil, stirring continuously,

Easy Chicken
then simmer for 5 minutes over
medium heat.

and Mushroom
6. Add pasta, and cook for 2-3 minutes
more until heated through.

Penne Pasta
7. Sprinkle over the cheese and garnish
with fresh parsley if you wish.

With the rich flavour of Knorr’s chicken stock pot, this simple
penne pasta dish is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

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4 garlic cloves finely chopped 25g grated Parmesan
400g chopped tomatoes

Cook​
1. Place a large casserole over high dish along with crème fraiche
heat. Add a tbsp of olive oil and fry and whisk together.
the mushrooms until they are nicely
coloured. 4. Add fusilli pasta, cover the casserole
dish with a lid and simmer for 10

One-Pot
2. Add the garlic, tinned chopped minutes until the pasta is tender.
tomatoes and bring to boil for
2 minutes. 5. Remove from the heat. Fold through
the parmesan cheese and the

Mushroom
3. Meanwhile dissolve the Knorr spinach until it wilts.
Mushroom Stock Pot in 500ml
of boiling water. Add this to the 6. Serve and enjoy.

Ragù with Pasta

Rich mushroom ragù with garlic, spinach and tomatoes, this
is a great vegetarian recipe for a midweek meal.
*Can alternatively use Knorr Vegetable stock pot

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Tortellini Soup
A delicious and filling soup, perfect for a cosy night in!

Cooking time Difficulty Prep time Serves Key

25 10 4 Knorr ingredient

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Ingredients
2 Knorr Vegetable Stock Cubes
800 ml water
100g tomatoes
1 celery stick chopped into small pieces
1 courgette chopped into small chunks
Kale​
400g can of chopped tomatoes
This leafy vegetable is packed
2 tbsp tomato puree
with vitamins A, K and C, as
Cook​
1 onion
well as being a good source of 1. Put the olive oil, onion, garlic and 3. Add the tortellini and stir in the
3 cloves garlic manganese and copper. chopped vegetables into a large cream, spinach and basil. Cook for
100 ml double cream saucepan over a medium heat 5 minutes, or until pasta is ready.
300g fresh tortelloni of choice and cook for 10 minutes or until
vegetables have softened. 4. Ladle into bowls and top with
200g kale
parmesan and basil to serve.
1 handful fresh basil
2. Add the tinned tomatoes, tomato
paste, and stock and bring to a
boil. Lower the heat and simmer
for 5-10 minutes.

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 Prawn pasta
with Kale
A healthy prawn pasta that is full of intense, rich flavours.

Cooking time Difficulty Prep time Serves Key

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Ingredients Cook​
1 Knorr vegetable stock pot 1. Put a large saucepan on a high heat
with water and bring to a boil.
250g Linguine pasta
2 tbsp olive oil
2. Cook the pasta in boiling water
25g butter according to package directions.
4 cloves of garlic minced Drain and set aside.
1 tsp chilli flakes
3. Using the same pan, heat the olive
500g large prawns peeled and cleaned
oil and margerine, add the garlic and
200g kale washed finely sliced
chilli flakes and cook until fragrant.
200g spinach washed
1 tsp oregano 4. Add the prawns and fry until the
50g Parmesan grated prawns start to turn brown.

Lemon juice
5. Add the oregano, kale and spinach to
Salt and pepper to taste the pan, and cook until wilted.

6. Add the pasta back to the pan add

the Parmesan & lemon.

7. Season with pepper and salt

8. Serve while hot.

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Oven Baked
Lentil Bolognese
This Oven Baked Lentil Bolognese is a delicious, vegetarian-friendly
spin on the classic Italian favourite. Serve this hearty meal with your
favourite pasta and enjoy a comforting meal in no time!

Cooking time Difficulty Prep time Serves Key

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Ingredients
1 Knorr Paprika & Sundried Tomato
Stock Pot*
1 packet of spaghetti cooked al dente
2 tinned peeled plum tomatoes
200g Puy lentils
2 carrots grated Cook​
1 brown onion grated Lentils​ 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. 3. For the Pangrattato, combine the
2 cloves of garlic sliced
Lentils are a great source breadcrumbs, vegetarian hard
Pangrattato of Iron and vitamin B1, 2. For the Bolognese Sauce, pour the cheese, lemon zest, oregano and olive
100g breadcrumbs helping to maintain a tinned plum tomatoes into a large, oil on a tray. Bake in the oven for 10-12
75g vegetarian strong hard cheese steady heartbeat and the deep roasting tray and gently crush minutes, until golden and crisp.
body use energy efficiently. the tomatoes with a potato masher to
1 lemon zest
break them up. Add the lentils, grated 4. Cook the spaghetti al dente and
1/2 bunch fresh oregano leaves picked
carrots, grated onion, sliced garlic and toss in a drizzle of oil to stop it from
1/2 tbsp olive oil the Knorr Paprika and Sundried Stock sticking together.
Pot then place in the oven for 35-40
minutes, until the vegetables and 5. Spoon the Bolognese Sauce over
lentils are cooked through. the pasta and top with the crispy
Pangrattato.
*Can alternatively use Knorr Vegetable stock pot

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Ingredients
1 Knorr Chicken Stock Pot or Vegetable 800g tinned chopped tomatoes
Stock Pot 1 large bunch basil, chopped
1 tbsp butter 300g ziti pasta cooked and drained
1 onion, chopped (alternatively use rigatoni)
4 garlic cloves, crushed 200g ricotta cheese
2 bay leaves 50g Parmesan cheese, grated

Cook​
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C, 160°C fan, 4. Lightly oil a casserole dish with olive
Gas Mark 4. oil. Ladle some of the tomato sauce
into the bottom of the dish. Mix the
2. To make the sauce, heat the butter cooked ziti pasta with the remaining
in a large saucepan over medium tomato sauce. Pour half of the pasta
heat. Add the onion and cook for into the casserole dish and top with

Vegetarian
3 minutes, until softened but not the ricotta. Top with the remaining
coloured. Add the garlic and cook pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan.
for a further 2 minutes.

Baked Ziti with

5. Bake for 20-30 minutes, until
3. Add the bay leaves, chopped golden brown.
tomatoes and Knorr Chicken Stock

Ricotta Cheese
Pot. Bring to the boil and simmer
on low heat for 10 minutes. Add the
freshly chopped basil, stir through
and remove from the heat.

Try creating our delicious yet simple recipe for rich and
creamy baked Ziti.

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Ingredients Cook​
1 Knorr Vegetable Stock Pot 1. Preheat the oven to 200c/180c Fan.
250g ricotta cheese
2. Add olive oil to a large pan and
1 lemon zested
sweat the onion, 1 clove of garlic,
75g Parmesan
carrot and thyme.
1 garlic clove
1 packet of fresh lasagne sheets 3. Add the tinned tomatoes, 400ml
1 large aubergine sliced lengthways of water and a Knorr Vegetable
Stock Pot.
100g spinach
400 ml water 4. Bring to a gentle simmer over a low-
1 tbsp olive oil medium heat and allow to cook for 20
1 onion diced minutes until soft.
1 garlic clove minced
5. Stir the ricotta using a wooden spoon
1 carrot diced
and fold through the remaining
4 thyme sprigs leaves picked clove of garlic, lemon zest and 75g
2 x 400g tinned chopped tomatoes of grated Parmesan.

6. Lay your fresh lasagne sheets out

across a clean surface. Spread each

Vegetable
sheet with the ricotta mix and top
with a slice of aubergine and a few
fresh spinach leaves. Roll the lasagne

Lasagne Roll Ups

sheets into swirls.

7. Pour the tomato sauce into an oven

Spinach dish, filling the dish half full. Arrange
the lasagne swirls on top of the sauce
Featuring a tasty blend of roasted vegetables and cheese, Spinach is a great vegetable for so that they fill the rest of the dish.
rolled up in lasagne sheets and smothered in marinara sauce, nutrients, it is particularly high in
vitamins A, B, C and K. It also contains 8. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
this dish is sure to satisfy everyone’s cravings!
iron, other minerals and phytonutrients.

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 Ingredients
1 Knorr Beef Stock Pot 2 tbsp tomato puree
200g lasagne sheets 1/2 tsp dried oregano
500g lean beef mince 1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 tinned chopped tomatoes 900 ml semi skimmed milk
1 carrot finely diced 40g Parmesan cheese grated
1 stick celery finely chopped 50g butter
1 medium onion finely chopped 50g flour
2 cloves garlic finely chopped 1 bay leaf
200 ml water black pepper

Cook​
1. For the sauce, cook the beef in large saucepan along with the onion, carrot and
celery for 6-8 minutes on medium heat until the beef has browned.

2. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, tomato puree, Knorr Beef
Stock Pot, water and herbs. Bring to the boil then simmer for 20 minutes until the
sauce reduces a little and starts to thicken.

3. Meanwhile to make the béchamel sauce, heat the milk with the bay leaf and some
black pepper. Leave to infuse for a few minutes then discard the bay leaf.

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5. In an oven proof dish, layer with the sauce then the lasagne sheets and spoon over
some of the béchamel sauce. Repeat the layers in this order finishing with a thick
Try creating our delicious yet simple recipe for a Beef Lasagne. layer of the sauce.

6. Top the final layer of béchamel sauce with the remaining Parmesan. Place in a
Cooking time Difficulty Prep time Serves Key preheated oven 180°C, 160°C fan, Gas mark 4 for 25-35 minutes and cook until
golden brown.
75 40 4 Knorr ingredient
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