Tuesday, February 26, 2008

mmmmmmmmmm pasta

 Baked Macaroni and Prawns

Give an old favourite like macaroni an inspirational twist by adding prawns. Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 10 mins | Cooking Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 sachet Knorr Macaroni & Cheese – Cheese & Bacon flavour
  • 310 ml water
  • 15 ml olive oil
  • 175 g mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 50 g Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
    125 ml milk
  • 30 ml margarine
  • 4 leeks, sliced and cut into pieces
  • 175 g prawns, peeled
  • Salt and pepper to season
Instructions
  1. Mix the contents of the Knorr Macaroni & Cheese sauce sachet, the pasta, milk, water and margarine together and bring to the boil
  2. Simmer for 8–10 min stirring occasionally until cooked
  3. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the leeks, mushrooms and prawns
  4. Mix the pasta with the leeks, mushrooms and prawns
  5. Place in an ovenproof dish
  6. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the top
  7. Bake at 180°C for 25 min or until golden brown

 

Cheese, Smoked Ham, Spring Onion and Mushroom Pasta.

Serves 2 | Preparation Time: 2 mins | Cooking Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 x 130 g packet Knorr Cheese, Smoked Ham & Mushroom Pasta & Sauce
  • 4 spring onions, chopped
  • 375 ml water
  • 150 g smoked ham, chopped
  • 30 ml margarine
  • 125 ml milk
Instructions
  1. Place the milk, water and margarine in a saucepan and bring to the boil
  2. Add the contents of the packet and cook over high heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally
  3. Stir in the chopped ham
  4. Simmer for a further 5 minutes and add the spring onions
  5. Remove from the heat, cover and stand for 2 minutes

 

Cheesy Chicken, Bacon and Spring Onion Pasta

Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 10 mins | Cooking Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 x 254 g box Knorr Mince Mate Three Cheeses
  • 300 g chicken, cubed
  • 800 ml hot water
  • 1 bunch spring onions
  • 200 g bacon, diced
  • 15 ml oil
Instructions
  1. In a large frying pan, fry the chicken and bacon in oil
  2. Add the sachet of seasoning mix, 800 ml hot water, and the uncooked pasta and bring to the boil
  3. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 min, stirring occasionally
  4. Stir in the chopped spring onions

 

 

 

 

Chicken, Butternut and Feta Lasagne

Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 10 mins | Cooking Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 box Knorr Chicken Lasagne Mate
  • 250 ml feta cheese
  • 400 g butternut
    500 g chicken breasts, sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 15 ml oil
Instructions
  1. Empty the contents of the cheese sauce sachet into a jug, fill to 400 ml with boiling water and stir for 1 min
  2. Cube the butternut and microwave in a little water on high for 7 min
  3. In a large pan, brown the onion and chicken breasts in oil
  4. Add the sachet of seasoning mix, 600 ml hot water, butternut and pasta to the chicken
  5. Bring to the boil, stirring occasionally
  6. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 min
  7. Pour into a 2-litre oven dish
  8. Pour cheese sauce over and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese
  9. Grill for 10 min or bake for 20 min at 180°C

 

 

Chicken, Corn and Pepper Lasagne

Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 20 mins | Cooking Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 box Knorr Chicken Lasagne Mate
  • 250 ml Cheddar cheese
  • 200 g corn kernels
  • 15 ml oil
  • 500 g chicken breasts, sliced
  • 1 red pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
Instructions
  1. Empty the contents of the cheese sauce sachet into a jug, fill to 400 ml with boiling water and stir for 1 min
  2. In a large pan, brown the onion, sliced chicken breasts and red pepper in oil
  3. Add the sachet of seasoning mix, 600 ml hot water and the pasta to the chicken
  4. Bring to the boil, stirring occasionally
  5. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 min
  6. Pour into a 2-litre oven dish, pour cheese sauce over and sprinkle with grated cheese
  7. Grill for 10 min or bake for 20 min at 180°C

 

Chicken, Mushroom and Spinach Pasta

Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 10 mins | Cooking Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 box Knorr Chicken Mate Mushroom
  • 400 g chicken, sliced
  • 200 ml cold milk
  • 15 ml oil
  • 250 g mushrooms sliced
  • 250 g frozen spinach
  • 600 ml hot water

Instructions
  1. In a large saucepan, brown the chicken and mushrooms in oil
  2. Add the sachet of seasoning spice blend, 600 ml hot water and 200 ml cold milk
  3. Add the uncooked pasta and bring to the boil, stirring occasionally
  4. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 min, add the defrosted spinach and simmer for another 5 min until the pasta is cooked

 

Chicken, Piquant Peppers and Feta pasta

Traditional South African sweet piquant peppers are combined with feta to make this pasta a tasty delight.

Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 10 mins | Cooking Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 box Knorr Chicken Mate Mushroom
  • 125 ml piquant peppers
  • 600 ml hot water
  • 250 ml milk
    400 g chicken breasts, sliced
  • 250 ml feta cheese
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 15 ml oil
Instructions
  1. In a large saucepan, brown the onion and chicken in oil
  2. Add the sachet of seasoning spice blend, 600 ml hot water and 200 ml cold milk
  3. Add the uncooked pasta and chopped piquant pepper and bring to the boil, stirring occasionally
  4. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 min or until the pasta is cooked
  5. Stir in the crumbled feta cheese and

 

Creamy Beef, Mushroom, Basil and Red Wine Pasta

A must-have meal for a romantic dinner, this beefy pasta is sure to warm the heart.

Serves 2 | Preparation Time: 5 mins | Cooking Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 x 123 g packet Knorr Mushroom & Wine Pasta & Sauce
  • 125 g mushrooms, halved
  • 30 ml margarine
  • 125 ml milk
  • 10 ml fresh basil, chopped
  • 200 g beef strips
  • 375 ml water
  • 10 ml oil
Instructions
  1. Fry beef strips and mushrooms in oil for 5 min
  2. Add the milk, water and margarine in a saucepan and bring to the boil
  3. Add the contents of the packet and cook on high for 8 min, stirring occasionally
  4. Stir in the basil
  5. Remove from the heat, cover and stand for 2 min

 

Creamy Cheese Noodles with Jalapeños and Nachos.

Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 10 mins | Cooking Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 x 325 g box Knorr Mince Mate Creamy Cheese
  • 250 ml grated Cheddar
  • 800 ml hot water
  • 15 ml oil
  • 75 ml jalapeño peppers, chopped
  • 400 ml nacho chips
  • 400 g mince
Instructions
  1. In a large saucepan, brown mince in oil
  2. Add the sachet of seasoning mix, 800 ml hot water, jalapeños and the uncooked pasta and bring to the boil
  3. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally
  4. Transfer to a baking dish
  5. Empty the contents and the cheese sauce sachet into a measuring jug
  6. Fill to 500 ml with rapidly boiling water and stir with a fork for 1 min
  7. Pour over the mince, top with crushed nachos, sprinkle with grated cheese and grill for 4 min

Creamy Chicken and Bacon Pasta


Fried chicken and bacon make this quick pasta meal a firm favourite with children.

Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 10 mins | Cooking Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 box Knorr Chicken Mate Creamy Mushroom
  • 200 g bacon, sliced
  • 600 ml hot water
  • 15 ml oil
  • 400 g chicken breast, sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 250 ml milk

Instructions
  1. In a large saucepan, brown the onion, chicken and bacon in oil
  2. Add the sachet of seasoning spice blend, 600 ml hot water and 200 ml cold milk
  3. Add the uncooked pasta, bring to the boil, stirring occasionally
  4. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 min or until the pasta is cooked

 

 

 

Creamy Chilli Prawn Pasta

If you are looking for a menu item when entertaining then try these indulgent prawns with ginger, garlic, chillies and dill.

Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 20 mins | Cooking Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 sachet Knorr Beef Stroganoff Cook-in-Sauce
  • 3 ml crushed chillies
  • 250 g pasta, cooked
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 200 g prawns
  • 15 ml oil
    2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • Fresh dill to garnish
  • 3 ml crushed ginger
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 500 ml milk
    Instructions
  1. In a frying pan, heat oil and add crushed chillies, garlic and ginger and fry for a couple of seconds
  2. Add prawns and stir fry for a minute
  3. Add tomato and lemon zest and stir through
  4. Mix sachet contents with 500 ml milk and add to the prawns
  5. Simmer until the sauce has thickened
  6. Toss together with cooked pasta and garnish with fresh dill

 

Creamy Prawn, Garlic & Lime Pasta

Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 15 mins | Cooking Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 box Knorr Tuna Mate - Lotsa Garlic & Herbs
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • The zest of 1 lime
  • 800 ml hot water
  • 15 ml oil
  • 200 g prawns, shelled and deveined
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 250 ml cold milk
  • Black pepper
Instructions
  1. Heat oil in a large, non-stick saucepan
  2. Add onions and garlic and sauté until soft
  3. Stir in sachet of seasoning spice blend, milk and water and mix together well
  4. Add prawns, lime zest and the uncooked pasta and bring to the boil, stirring occasionally
  5. Reduce the heat and allow to simmer uncovered for 15–20 min until the pasta is cooked
  6. Season with black pepper, serve and enjoy

Creamy Three Cheese Noodles

A cheese lover's dream dish, this noodle meal combines the tasty flavours of Cheddar, Feta and Gorgonzola.

Serves 2 | Preparation Time: 10 mins | Cooking Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 x 325 g Knorr Mince Mate Creamy Cheese
  • 50 g crumbled feta cheese
  • 800 ml hot water
  • 15 ml oil
  • 50 g grated Cheddar cheese
  • 50 g Gorgonzola cheese
  • 400 g mince
Instructions
  1. In a large saucepan, brown 400 g mince in the oil
  2. Add the sachet of seasoning mix, 800 ml hot water and the uncooked pasta and bring to the boil
  3. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 min, stirring occasionally
  4. Empty the contents of the cheese sauce sachet into a measuring jug
  5. Fill to 500 ml with rapidly boiling water and stir with a fork for 1 min
  6. Stir in the 3 cheeses and pour over the mince mix

 

Creamy Tuna, Corn and Tomato Pasta


A quick mix of tuna, corn and cherry tomatoes makes this pasta dish a special treat.

Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 10 mins | Cooking Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 box Knorr Tuna Mate Cheddarmelt
  • 250 g frozen corn
  • 250 ml milk
  • 200 g cherry tomatoes
  • 800 ml hot water
  • 2 tins tuna

 

Instructions
  1. Combine the sachet of seasoning spice blend with 250 ml cold milk and 800 ml hot water in a large pan
  2. Add the tuna, corn kernels and pasta, and bring to the boil, stirring occasionally
  3. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 min
  4. Stir in the cherry tomatoes and simmer for a further 10 min, stirring occasionally

 

Curried Chicken and Pasta Bake

Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 10 mins | Cooking Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 125 ml milk
  • 30 ml margarine
  • 250 ml sour cream
  • 2 smoked chicken breasts
  • 125 ml fresh breadcrumbs
  • 310 ml water
  • 1 box Knorr Macaroni & Cheese – Cheese & Chicken flavour
  • 10 ml curry powder
  • 150 g broccoli, broken into small florets
  • 125 ml Cheddar cheese, grated
Instructions
  1. Mix the milk, water, margarine and the contents of the Knorr Macaroni & Cheese sauce sachet and pasta and bring to the boil in a saucepan, then simmer for 8–10 min
  2. Combine the sour cream and curry powder and season with salt and pepper
  3. Cut the chicken into thin slivers and mix with the broccoli and cream mixture and macaroni and cheese
  4. Spoon into four ramekin dishes, sprinkle with breadcrumbs and cheese and bake for 10–15 min or until the cheese melts

 

Decadent Lasagne with Bacon and Parmesan

Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 10 mins | Cooking Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 150 ml Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 200 g bacon, sliced
  • 400 g lean mince
  • 1 box Knorr Lasagne Mate Mince
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 15 ml oil
Instructions
  1. Empty the contents of the cheese sauce sachet into a jug, fill to 400 ml with boiling water and stir for 1 min
  2. In a large pan, fry the onion and bacon in oil
  3. Add the mince and brown
  4. Add the sachet of seasoning mix, 600 ml hot water, and the pasta to the mince
  5. Bring to the boil, stirring occasionally
  6. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 min
  7. Pour into a 2-litre oven dish, pour cheese sauce over and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese
  8. Grill for 10 min or bake for 20 min at 180°C

 

Easy Noodle SoupServes 4 | Preparation Time: 5 mins | Cooking Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 15 ml butter
  • 375 ml hot water
  • 1 x 410 g tin green asparagus cuts
  • Croûtons (optional)
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 500 ml hot milk
  • 1 x Knorr Cheese, Ham & Mushroom Pasta & Sauce
  • 125 ml cream
Instructions
  1. Fry the onion and garlic in heated butter until transparent
  2. Stir in the milk, water and Knorr Cheese, Ham & Mushroom Pasta & Sauce
  3. Add the drained asparagus and boil for 8–10 min, stirring occasionally
  4. Lastly stir in the cream
  5. Serve with croûtons

 

 

Extra Creamy Cheese & Corn Chicken Pasta

Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 5 mins | Cooking Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 x 410 g tin whole kernel corn, drained
  • 400 g chicken breasts, sliced
  • 4 spring onions, sliced
  • 200 ml cream
  • 1 box Knorr Chicken Mate - Lotsa Cheese
  • 20 ml chopped fresh coriander
  • 600 ml water
  • 15 ml oil
Instructions
  1. Using a non-stick frying pan, brown chicken in oil for about 3–4 min
  2. Add spring onions and fry for another minute
  3. Add sachet of seasoning sauce blend, water and cream to the pan together with the uncooked pasta
  4. Stir in the corn and coriander
  5. Bring to the boil, stirring occasionally, and reduce heat
  6. Allow to simmer uncovered for 10 min or until the pasta is cooked

Fruit Chutney Chicken and Apricot Curry

Dried apricots give this chicken curry dish extra fruity flavour.

Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 10 mins | Cooking Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 x 251 g box Knorr Mince Mate Fruity Chutney Curry
  • 100 g dried apricots
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 15 ml oil
    400 g chicken breast, cubed
  • 800 ml hot water
  • 75 ml milk
Instructions
  1. In a large saucepan, fry the chicken and onion in oil for 5 min
  2. Add the sachet of seasoning mix, 800 ml hot water, and the uncooked pasta and bring to the boil
  3. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 min, stirring occasionally
  4. Stir in the apricots and simmer for 5 min
  5. Empty the contents of the topping mix sachet in a jug and add the cold milk
  6. Stir until smooth, allow to stand and thicken
  7. Spoon evenly onto the top of hot cooked mince

Fruit Chutney Lamb Curry

This fruity lamb curry is great tasting and mild enough for the whole family.

Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 10 mins | Cooking Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 x 251 g box Knorr Mince Mate Fruity Chutney Curry
  • 400 g mutton mince
  • 800 ml hot water
  • 15 ml oil
    50 ml fresh coriander, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 75 ml milk
Instructions
  1. In a large saucepan, fry the mince and onion in oil until soft
  2. Add the sachet of seasoning mix, 800 ml hot water, and the uncooked pasta and bring to the boil
  3. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 min, stirring occasionally
  4. Stir in the coriander
  5. Empty the contents of the topping mix sachet in a jug and add the cold milk
  6. Stir until smooth, allow to stand and thicken
  7. Spoon evenly onto the top of hot cooked mince and sprinkle with extra coriander

Greek Lamb Pasta

Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 20 mins | Cooking Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 x 500 g bottle Knorr Unbelievable Bolognaise Cook-In-Sauce
  • 400 g lean lamb mince
  • 400 ml boiling water
  • Nutmeg to taste
  • 25 ml oil
  • 1 x 38 g sachet Knorr Classic White Sauce
  • 10 ml ground Cinnamon
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 200 g macaroni
  • 2 eggs
    Instructions
  1. Fry the onions in oil until tender, add the meat and brown
  2. Add the Knorr Unbelievable Sauce and cinnamon
  3. Simmer on low heat for 20 min
  4. In a jug, add the boiling water to the Knorr Classic White Sauce, and stir until thick
  5. When cool, whisk in the beaten eggs, season with nutmeg
  6. Cook the macaroni and drain
  7. Grease a casserole dish and place the macaroni in it
  8. Top with the meat sauce and sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon
  9. Pour the white sauce over to cover
  10. Bake for 40 min or until firm

 

 

Fruit Chutney Vegetable Curry

Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 10 mins | Cooking Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 200 g butternut cut into small cubes and microwaved for 5 minutes
  • 200 g courgettes, cubed
  • 800 ml hot water
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 15 ml oil
  • 1 x 251 g box Knorr Mince Mate Fruity Chutney Curry
  • 1 red pepper, cubed
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 75 ml milk
Instructions
  1. In a large saucepan, fry the onion, pepper, carrot and courgette in oil for 5 min
  2. Add the sachet of seasoning mix, 800 ml hot water and the uncooked pasta and bring to the boil
  3. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 min, stirring occasionally
  4. Empty the contents of the topping mix sachet in a jug and add the cold milk
  5. Stir until smooth, allow to stand and thicken
  6. Spoon evenly onto the top of hot vegetable curry

 

Wild Mushroom, Ham and Asparagus Pasta

Mushroom, ham and asparagus go well together to turn this pasta into a tasty treat.

Serves 2 | Preparation Time: 5 mins | Cooking Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 x 125 g packet Knorr Wild Mushroom, Garlic & Black Pepper Pasta
  • 100 g smoked ham, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 125 ml milk
  • 100 g fresh asparagus, chopped
  • 125 g mushrooms, halved
  • 375 ml water

 

Instructions
  1. Fry onions and mushrooms in oil for 5 min
  2. Add the milk, water and margarine in a saucepan and bring to the boil
  3. Add the contents of the packet and cook on high for 5 min, stirring occasionally
  4. Stir in ham and asparagus and simmer for 4 min
  5. Remove from the heat, cover and stand for 2 min

 

Wild Mushroom and Prawn Pasta


This delicious pasta dish is made using mushrooms and prawns.

Serves 2 | Preparation Time: 5 mins | Cooking Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 x 125 g packet Knorr Wild Mushroom, Garlic & Black Pepper Pasta
  • 125 g mushrooms, halved
  • 375 ml water
  • 200 g prawns, deveined and shelled
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 125 ml milk


Instructions
  1. Fry onions and mushrooms in oil for 5 min
  2. Add the milk, water and margarine in a saucepan and bring to the boil
  3. Add the contents of the packet and cook on high for 5 min, stirring occasionally
  4. Stir in the prawns and simmer for a further 3 min

 

Tuna, Tomato and Corn Boloroni


This boloroni uses tuna to give it a nutritious and delicious flavour.

Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 10 mins | Cooking Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 x 250 g box Knorr Mince Mate Boloroni
  • 2 tins tuna in brine
  • 3 tomatoes, cubed
  • 250 ml Cheddar cheese
  • 200 g corn kernels
  • 800 ml hot water
Instructions
  1. In a large saucepan, add the sachet of seasoning mix, 800 ml hot water, and the uncooked pasta and bring to the boil
  2. Add the tuna and tomatoes
  3. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 min, stirring occasionally
  4. Stir in the corn and simmer for 5 min
  5. Pour into an oven dish, top with grated cheese and grill for 4 min

 

Mushrooms

This spinach, mushroom and mince pasta is delicious served with hot rolls or a salad in summer

Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 10 mins | Cooking Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 x 254 g box Knorr Mince Mate Three Cheeses
  • 250 ml feta cheese
  • 125 g mushrooms
  • 15 ml oil
  • 150 g frozen spinach
  • 800 ml hot water
  • 300 g mince
Instructions
  1. In a large frying pan, fry the lean mince and mushrooms in oil
  2. Add the sachet of seasoning mix, 800 ml hot water, and the uncooked pasta and bring to the boil
  3. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 min, stirring occasionally
  4. Stir in defrosted spinach and simmer for 5 min
  5. Stir in the crumbled feta

 

Thai Green Noodles

Serves 2 | Preparation Time: 15 mins | Cooking Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 sachet Knorr Pasta & Sauce - Sour Cream & Chives
  • 300 g chicken breast, cut into strips
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 Tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
  • 125 ml milk
  • 100 g green beans cut into 3 cm lengths
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) Thai green curry paste
  • 2 Tbsp (30 ml) margarine
  • 310 ml water
Instructions
  1. Stir-fry chicken strips and onion in the olive oil until chicken is just cooked, 4–5 min
  2. Add the green beans and toss until beans are heated through but still crunchy
  3. Prepare the pasta & sauce using the milk and water according to sachet instructions
  4. Stir in the green Thai curry paste and stir-fried chicken and beans
  5. Allow to heat through and serve immediately

 

Tagliatelle with Creamy Prawn, Arrabiata and Coriander

Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 40 mins | Cooking Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 x 500 g Knorr Unbelievable Bolognaise Cook-In-Sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Coriander to garnish
  • Oil as needed
  • 300 ml cream
  • 5 ml dried crushed chillies
  • 50 ml coriander, chopped
  • 800 g tagliatelle
  • 500 g prawns
    Instructions
  1. Peel and devein the prawns
  2. In a pan, heat the Knorr Unbelievable Sauce
  3. Turn down the heat, add the prawns and crushed chilli and simmer until cooked
  4. Turn off heat, add cream and chopped coriander
  5. Adjust seasoning if needed
  6. Bring salted water to the boil
  7. Add tagliatelle and cook until al dente
  8. Drain and rinse with cold water
  9. Toss in oil
  10. Mix with sauce and garnish with coriander

 

Spinach, Butternut and Feta Lasagne

Enjoy the natural goodness of spinach and butternut topped with feta cheese in this great tasting lasagne.

Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 10 mins | Cooking Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 box Knorr Chicken Lasagne Mate
  • 300 ml feta cheese
  • 300 g butternut
  • 300 g spinach, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 15 ml oil
    Instructions
  1. Empty the contents of the cheese sauce sachet into a jug, fill to 400 ml with boiling water and stir for 1 min
  2. Cube the butternut and microwave on high for 7 min
  3. In a large pan, fry the onion and spinach in oil
  4. Add the sachet of seasoning mix, 600 ml hot water, butternut and pasta to the spinach
  5. Bring to the boil, stirring occasionally
  6. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 min
  7. Pour into a 2-litre oven dish
  8. Pour cheese sauce over and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese
  9. Grill for 10 min or bake for 20 min at 180°C

 

 

South Coast Marinara

Serves 2 | Preparation Time: 5 mins | Cooking Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 sachet Knorr Pasta & Sauce - Alfredo
  • 3 spring onions, thinly sliced
  • 15 ml freshly chopped herbs
  • 2 Tbsp (30 ml) margarine
  • 50 g feta cheese
  • 125 ml milk
  • 4-5 olives, pips removed and sliced
  • 300 g Marinara seafood mix
  • 1 Tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
  • Croûtons (optional)
  • 375 ml water

    Instructions

1.      Stir-fry seafood mix and spring onions in the olive oil until just cooked, 4–5 min

2.      Prepare the pasta & sauce using the milk and water according to sachet instructions

3.      Stir in the fried seafood and spring onions

4.      Allow to heat through and place in serving dishes

5.      Combine crumbled feta, sliced olives, croûtons and herbs

6.      Sprinkle over the pasta

7.      Bon appétite!

 

Smoky Bacon and Cheddar Pasta with Chorizo and Piquant Peppers


Sliced chorizo sausages add extra special flavour to this pasta meal.

Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 10 mins | Cooking Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 x 230 g Knorr Mince Mate Smoky Bacon
  • 500 g chorizo, sliced
  • 300 g mince
  • 125 ml piquant peppers, chopped
  • 800 ml hot water
  • 15 ml oil
Instructions
  1. In a large frying pan, fry the mince and chorizo in oil for about 5 min
  2. Add the sachet of seasoning mix, 800 ml hot water, and the uncooked pasta and bring to the boil
  3. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 min, stirring occasionally
  4. Add the piquant peppers and simmer for another 5 min

Smoky Bacon and Cheddar Mince with Butternut

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Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 10 mins | Cooking Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 x 230 g box Knorr Mince Mate Smoky Bacon
  • 150 ml grated cheese
  • 200 g bacon, diced
  • 800 ml hot water
  • 400 g butternut, cut into small cubes
  • 300 g chicken, cubed
  • 150 ml breadcrumbs
  • 15 ml oil
Instructions
  1. In a large frying pan, fry the chicken, bacon and butternut in oil for about 4 min or until the butternut starts to feel soft
  2. Add the sachet of seasoning mix, 800 ml hot water, and the uncooked pasta and bring to the boil
  3. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally
  4. Transfer into a baking dish, top with breadcrumbs and grated cheese and grill for 4 min

 

Simple Sundried Tomato Pasta

Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 5 mins | Cooking Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 15 ml olive oil
  • 125 ml marinated, sundried tomatoes
  • 1 sachet Knorr Pasta & Sauce – Sour Cream & Chives
  • 310 ml water
  • 250 ml fresh basil leaves
    2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • ½ red pepper, finely diced
  • 125 ml milk
  • 30 ml margarine
  • 1 round feta cheese
Instructions
  1. In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat
  2. Add garlic and sauté for 1 min
  3. Add tomatoes, red pepper, milk, water and margarine and bring to the boil
  4. Add sachet contents and stir continuously until boiling
  5. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 8–10 min, stirring occasionally
  6. Remove from the stove, cover and stand for 2 min as pasta will thicken on standing
  7. Stir in fresh basil leaves and crumble feta cheese over

Sausage and Pasta Bake

Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 15 mins | Cooking Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

  • 375-400g smoked sausages (e.g. viennas, cheese grillers, frankfurters)
  • 125 ml frozen mixed vegetables
  • 2 Tbsp (30 ml) margarine
  • 150 ml milk
  • 1 sachet Knorr Pasta & Sauce - Cheese, Ham & Mushroom
  • 125 ml grated Cheddar cheese
  • 310 ml water
Instructions
  1. Prepare the pasta and sauce using the margarine, milk and water according to sachet instructions
  2. Stir in the frozen vegetables and sliced sausages
  3. Place the mixture into a greased, ovenproof dish
  4. Bake at 180°C for 10 min
  5. Remove from oven, sprinkle with cheese, return to oven and cook for 5 more min
  6. Yum Yum

Salmon and Broccoli bake


Nutritious and delicious, this bake is a best-seller when having the girls over.

Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 15 mins | Cooking Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 sachet Knorr Pasta & Sauce - Mushroom & Wine
  • 1 can (415 g) salmon, drained and flaked
  • 2 Tbsp (30 ml) margarine
  • 150 ml milk
  • 1 cup (250 ml) broccoli florets, steamed
  • ½ cup (125 ml) grated cheese
  • 250 ml water
Instructions
  1. Prepare the pasta and sauce using the margarine, milk and water according to sachet instructions
  2. Stir in the flaked salmon and broccoli
  3. Place in an ovenproof dish and top with grated cheese
  4. Bake at 180°C for 10 min or until heated through
  5. Serve with a fresh green salad and crusty bread rolls

Salmon and Asparagus Bake

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Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 5 mins | Cooking Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 250 ml milk
  • 1 box Knorr Tuna Mate, Cheddarmelt
  • 1 x tin asparagus spears
  • 125 ml croûtons
  • 800 ml water
  • 1 x tin salmon
  • 1 round feta cheese
Instructions
  1. Place the milk, water and Knorr Tuna Mate sachet of sauce mix into a saucepan and bring to the boil, then add the pasta and simmer until cooked
  2. Add the flaked salmon
  3. Lay half the mixture in an ovenproof dish, lay the asparagus spears on top, then add the rest of the pasta
  4. Top with crumbled feta cheese and croûtons and grill for about 10 min before serving

 

Mouth Watering Chicken Lasagne

Serves 4 to 6 | Preparation Time: 10 mins | Cooking Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 sachet Knorr Chicken & Mushroom Cook-in-Sauce
  • 8–10 green lasagne sheets
  • 250 g sliced mushrooms
  • 500 g chicken cubes
  • 200 ml cold milk
  • 250 ml grated Cheddar cheese
  • 240 g tub cottage cheese
  • 10 ml thyme, chopped
  • 200 ml cold water
  • 15 ml oil
Instructions
  1. Heat oil in a large frying pan and brown chicken cubes
  2. Add mushrooms and fry for 5 min
  3. Mix sachet contents with 200 ml milk and 200 ml water and add to the chicken together with the thyme
  4. Layer the chicken and mushrooms between lasagne sheets
  5. Spread a tub of cottage cheese over the top and sprinkle with cheese
  6. Bake at 180°C for 30–40 min until the pasta is cooked

Mince and Pasta Bake

. Serves 8 | Preparation Time: 15 mins | Cooking Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 sachets Knorr Pasta & Sauce - Wild Mushroom, Garlic & Black Pepper
  • 125 ml grated Cheddar cheese
  • 60 ml margarine
  • 250 ml milk
  • 15 ml oil
  • 1 x 420 g tin cream style sweetcorn
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 750 ml water
  • 650 g mince
Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta & sauce according to instructions on the sachet, using the margarine, milk and water
  2. Fry the onion and mince together in heated cooking oil until mince is browned and onion soft
  3. Stir in sweetcorn
  4. Place prepared pasta & sauce in a greased ovenproof baking dish
  5. Top with the mince mixture and then sprinkle with grated cheese
  6. Bake at 180°C for 20–25 min until cheese has melted
  7. Serve with a crisp green salad and Italian bread

 

A dash of Mexican spice and some red kidney beans give this boloroni a festive flavour twist.

Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 10 mins | Cooking Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 x 250 g box Knorr Mince Mate Boloroni
  • 5 ml Mexican seasoning
  • 200 g corn kernels
  • 300 g mince
  • 410 g red kidney beans
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 800 ml hot water
  • 15 ml oil


Instructions
  1. In a large saucepan, fry the mince and peppers in oil until soft
  2. Add the sachet of seasoning mix, 800 ml hot water, and the uncooked pasta and bring to the boil
  3. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 min, stirring occasionally
  4. Stir in the corn, beans and seasoning, and simmer for 5 min

 

Macaroni Cheese with Meatballs.

Serves 4 | Preparation Time: 15 mins | Cooking Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 50 g fresh white breadcrumbs
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 15 ml mixed dried herbs
  • 60 ml flour
  • 125 ml milk
  • 30 ml margarine
  • 125 ml Knorr Braai Sauce (optional)
  • 500 g lean beef mince
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • Salt and pepper to season
  • 15 ml oil
  • 310 ml water
  • 1 x 139 g box Knorr Macaroni & Cheese
    Instructions
  1. Combine breadcrumbs, mince, onion, egg, dried herbs and seasoning
  2. Roll into 20 balls, coating in flour
  3. Refrigerate for 10 min before frying in batches in hot oil
  4. Place the milk, boiling water and margarine in a saucepan and bring to the boil Add the contents of the sauce sachet and macaroni sachet and simmer for 10 min, stirring occasionally
  5. Remove from heat, cover and stand for 2 min
  6. Roll the meatballs in Knorr Braai Sauce and serve over macaroni

 

and Spring Onions


Give your standard "mac & cheese" a makeover by adding cherry tomatoes and spring onions.

Serves 2 | Preparation Time: 2 mins | Cooking Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 x 139 g packet Knorr Macaroni & Cheese Pasta and Sauce
  • 3 spring onions, chopped
  • 30 ml margarine
  • 125 g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 310 ml boiling water
  • 125 ml milk
Instructions
  1. Place the milk, boiling water and margarine in a saucepan and bring to the boil
  2. Add the contents of the packet and cook on high for 8 min, stirring occasionally
  3. Stir in the cherry tomatoes and spring onions
  4. Simmer for 2 minutes
  5. Remove from heat, cover and stand for 2 min

 

Treat your kids to their own ramekin of "mac & cheese", but beware: they may ask for seconds!

Serves 2 to 4 | Preparation Time: 15 mins | Cooking Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 sachet Knorr Pasta & Sauce - Macaroni & Cheese
  • 2 Tbsp (30 ml) margarine
  • 125 ml chopped ham
  • 310 ml water
  • 65 ml grated Cheddar cheese
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • 125 ml milk
Instructions
  1. Prepare the pasta and sauce using the margarine, milk and water according to sachet instructions
  2. Allow to cool for 5 min
  3. Stir in the beaten egg and chopped ham
  4. Divide the mixture between 4 small or 2 large (depending on the ages of your children) greased ramekin dishes
  5. Top with a slice or two of tomato and sprinkle with cheese
  6. Bake at 180°C for 8–10 min until heated through
  7. NB: This is also delicious for adults
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