Meatballs with Rioja Sauce
An absolutely scrumptious meatball dish, perfect for any occasion. This dish is best served with crusty bread or your favourite pasta and of course a large glass of Rioja!
Sausage & Mustard Pasta
A tasty and very easy dish to make! Sausage & Mustard, a perfect combination…
Quick & Easy Crab Pasta
The fresh flavours in this quick and easy pasta dish work wonders together, and make for a delicious meal. Serve with a glass of chilled white wine.
Red Pesto
This recipe is made with sun dried tomatoes, roasted peppers and parmesan cheese. It has such a vibrant colour and goes so well with pasta and makes a wonderful pizza topping instead of the usual tomato base.
Penne Amatriciana
A simple but classic pasta dish! Rich tomato sauce with smoky pancetta and hot, hot, hot!
Spicy Sausage & Chorizo Penne
This is a very quick and easy to make pasta dish with sausages, chorizo, tomatoes, red wine, chillies & garlic… delicious!
Creamy Sausage Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes
A super easy pasta dish that can be made in less than 30 minutes. It tastes absolutely delicious with caramelised sausage, sun dried tomatoes, basil and rocket all smothered in a creamy sauce.
The Ultimate Spaghetti Bolognese
A delicious rich, creamy and slowly simmered sauce, which tastes even better the next day – if you can wait that long! It is not the most traditional recipe but it certainly tastes wonderful.
Spaghetti with Prawns, Chorizo & Rocket
A wonderfully delicious pasta dish full of flavour & freshness – one of my husband’s favourites! See below how to receive a discount on the most delicious prawns I used in this recipe.
Chorizo & Prawn Pasta with Lime
A super quick, fresh & delicious dish that can be made in the time it takes to cook your pasta.
Sausage, Chilli & Fennel Pasta
You must try this pasta as it is has a unique flavouring – I made it with pork and apple sausages. This made a wonderful combination!
Cannelloni with Beef, Spinach & Ricotta
This has to be the best Cannelloni that I have ever tasted – absolutely delicious you have to give it a try!
Macaroni Cheese with Pancetta & Cherry Tomatoes
This is such a tasty version of macaroni cheese – one of my childhood favourites. Mature Cheddar, Parmesan, Gruyere cheeses, pancetta, cherry tomatoes and garlic & herb breadcrumbs… delicious!
Seafood & Chorizo Spaghetti
A wonderfully delicious seafood pasta dish full of flavour & freshness – my husband’s favourite! For this recipe I was gifted the seafood by Bradley’s – see below for a 15% discount code.
Cod, Prawns & Chorizo with Orzo
A very tasty and very easy dish to make! Cod, Prawns & Chorizo, what a beautiful combination…
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
A simple, classic and delicious dish that you will want to make again and again! This is not the most traditional recipe as I have used a good splash of white wine.
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
This is a wonderfully creamy Tuscan chicken pasta with sundried tomatoes, garlic, Parmesan and spinach. A delicious comforting pasta dish made in 30 minutes – the perfect mid week meal.
Nduja, Gorgonzola & Mascarpone Pasta
A very simple but highly flavourful quick and easy pasta dish. This Nduja pasta is so delicious and wonderfully creamy – the perfect mid-week treat.
Spaghetti with Roquefort & Chorizo
This is a delicious pasta dish is bursting with flavour and can be made in 20 minutes. A perfect mid-week meal!
Pasta & Prawns in a Nduja Cream Sauce
This is such a quick and easy recipe to make. Juicy prawns in a spicy cream sauce perfect for a delicious mid-week meal. These wonderful prawns were gifted by Bradley’s (they deliver throughout the UK) see below for a 15% discount code.
Prawn & Asparagus Pasta
Wonderful juicy prawns with fresh asparagus and spaghetti coated in a delicious buttery garlic sauce. The prawns are absolutely amazing and were gifted to me by Bradley’s https://bradleysfish.com/ (they deliver throughout the UK) use the code Victoria-15 at check out for a 15% discount.
Spaghetti with Sausage & Vodka Sauce
A delicious spicy, vodka & sausage spaghetti which is quick and easy to make!
Pappardelle alla Bolognese
A delicious rich and slowly simmered sauce, which tastes even better the next day – if you can wait that long! It isn’t the most traditional recipe but it tastes absolutely delicious.
Sausage Pasta
This spicy sausage and tomato pasta is packed full of flavour. It is a quick and easy to cook, ready in just 30 mins meal. Add more or less chilli flakes depending on how spicy you like it and scatter with Parmesan and basil for a fresh finish.
Sausage & Porcini Mushroom Pasta
This creamy sausage and porcini pasta is a hearty and flavourful dish. The perfect comfort food.
Prawn & Nduja Orzotto
A spicy, creamy and silkiest orzotto made with juicy King prawns, Nduja, orzo, spinach, mascarpone and parmesan. Comfort food at its absolute best! The wonderful King Prawns were gifted to me by Bradley’s https://bradleysfish.com/ (they deliver throughout the UK) use the code Victoria-15 at check out for a 15% discount on all orders over £80.
One Pot Bolognese Orzo
This one pot Bolognese orzo is delicious with a time saving twist on the classic Italian pasta dish, Spaghetti Bolognese made in under 25 minutes. With just a single pot and a handful of ingredients this recipe is a hearty and flavourful meal that will satisfy the whole family. The orzo pasta is cooked in the same pan, absorbing all the flavours and becoming perfectly tender. Once everything is cooked the dish is ready to be enjoyed garnished with a …
Creamy Sausage, ‘Nduja Pasta with Mascarpone & Lemon
Tonight I made a delicious pasta dish with sausage, Nduja, mascarpone, and zesty lemon. This delectable comfort food combines the richness of sausage with the fiery kick of Nduja. The creamy mascarpone perfectly balances the boldness of the sausage, creating a velvety and luscious sauce. The hint of lemon provides a refreshing and vibrant twist, cutting through the richness and enhancing the overall flavour. This dish is comforting with an explosion of taste that will satisfy your cravings on a …
Chorizo, Sausage & Harissa Pasta
This spicy chorizo and sausage pasta with a creamy harissa sauce is absolutely bursting with flavour – proper comfort food. It is so quick and easy to make and will definitely be a regular recipe in this house.
Spaghetti with Mussels, Tomato Sauce & Pesto
This pasta dish is absolutely delicious, the mussels, tomato sauce and pesto compliment this dish perfectly.
Italian Sausage Pasta and Burrata with Crispy ‘Nduja and Gremolata
Oh my goodness – this sausage pasta with ‘Nduja and burrata tastes absolutely amazing – it is one of my new favourites. Italian sausage with added ‘Nduja in a garlicky tomato sauce topped with a very creamy Burrata. Served with Parmesan and topped with crispy ‘Nduja, and a zesty gremolata. You have to make this! The most amazing sausage mince was gifted to me by https://www.instagram.com/salsicciamo
Meatballs with Red Wine Sauce
An absolutely scrumptious meatball dish, perfect for any occasion. This dish is best served with spaghetti, crusty bread or your favourite pasta and of course a large glass of red wine!
Caramelised Sausage, Fennel & Pistachio Pasta
Pasta tossed in a white wine butter sauce with caramelised sausage, onions & fennel, lots of garlic, chilli flakes, wilted spinach, grated Parmesan cheese and topped with buttery pistachios. An absolutely delicious pasta dish.
Sausage, Garlic, Parmesan & Orzo Pasta
This recipe is so easy and can be made in less than 30 minutes. Delicious cheesey & creamy Orzo Pasta served with your favourite sausages.
Sausage & Chorizo Orzo
This is a delicious one pot sausage & chorizo orzo recipe. It is quick and easy to make, creamy and a wonderfully comforting weeknight dinner.
Creamy Red Pesto & Chorizo Pasta
This is a wonderful pasta dish that is a delicious and quick mid-week meal. Here is the recipe for the red pesto https://bestrecipesuk.com/recipes/red-pesto/
The Ultimate Lasagne with a Very Cheesy Sauce
Delicious – what more can I say! Indulge in layers of rich beef ragu, creamy cheesy béchamel, and pasta sheets, all topped with gooey cheese sauce and a sprinkle of parmesan. This lasagne is comfort food at its best!
Spaghetti Puttanesca
This is a wonderfully tasty quick and easy mid-week meal. Chilli, Capers, Anchovies, Olives and Tomatoes – what a perfect combination!
Spaghetti with Courgettes & Parmesan
A simple yet elegant pasta dish where golden fried courgettes are blended into a silky Parmesan sauce, then tossed with al dente spaghetti and lemon zest. Light, comforting, and bursting with summer flavour — perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a laid-back date night.
Creamy Lemon Orzo with Garlic Butter Prawns
This Creamy Lemon Orzo with Garlic Butter Prawns is a fresh and flavour-packed meal that’s quick and easy to make. Juicy king prawns cooked in a rich garlic butter and lemon sauce are stirred through silky orzo with crème fraîche, lemon zest, and baby spinach. Light yet indulgent, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner that feels restaurant-worthy.
Spicy Meatballs in a Tomato, White Wine & Chilli Sauce
These Spicy Meatballs in a Tomato, White Wine & Chilli Sauce are packed with flavour and a touch of heat. Juicy homemade beef meatballs are simmered in a rich tomato and white wine sauce with garlic, chilli and paprika for a bold, vibrant finish. Perfect served over spaghetti and topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan, this fiery twist on a classic Italian-inspired dish makes an easy yet impressive weeknight dinner.
Ultra-Creamy Carbonara (Made With 6 Egg Yolks)
This Ultra-Creamy Carbonara is a rich and luxurious take on the classic Italian favourite. Made with six silky egg yolks, crisp guanciale and plenty of Pecorino and Parmesan, the sauce becomes velvety, glossy and perfectly coats every strand of spaghetti. There’s no cream needed — just good ingredients and the heat of the pasta creating that irresistible, restaurant-style finish. A quick, comforting dish that’s ideal for weeknight dinners or a simple yet impressive meal.
Chorizo & Prawn Orzotto
This Chorizo & Prawn Orzotto is a vibrant one-pan dish packed with Mediterranean flavours. Smoky chorizo, succulent king prawns and sweet roasted cherry tomatoes are combined with tender orzo pasta, gently cooked in stock until creamy and risotto-like. Infused with saffron and finished with fresh coriander and a knob of butter, this comforting yet light meal is perfect for an easy midweek dinner or relaxed weekend entertaining.
Scallop & Chorizo Spaghetti
A simple yet elegant pasta dish that brings together the perfect combination of land and sea. Sweet, tender scallops are lightly spiced with curry powder and paired with smoky chorizo, garlic and chilli in a rich white wine and butter sauce. Finished with fresh lemon juice and parsley, this quick and flavour-packed spaghetti recipe is perfect for date nights, dinner parties or when you fancy something a little special without spending hours in the kitchen.