To make your own homemade spinach lasagna noodles search Cookidoo® for our Homemade Pasta recipe and follow the green pasta recipe in our tips and tricks.

Save remaining two layers of dough for another use.

Dosa are fermented lentil and rice crepes originating from southern India, now found throughout South Asia. They can be served plain or stuffed, rolled or folded, with spicy potatoes (marsala potatoes) and a large variety of chutneys. Spicy potatoes, coconut chutney as well as other types of chutney recipes can be found on Cookidoo®.

Some dried pastas are made with eggs. To ensure this dish is egg free, check the label before use.

Homemade ravioli is a real treat and this version, with an elegant filling of prawns and asparagus, creates an impressive starter or main course. Works well served with a dressed rocket salad.

While rolling out small portions of dough, cover remaining dough with a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out.

Creamy white sauce made from tofu? Zingy, vibrant pesto made without Parmesan? Thanks to the immensely flavourful ingredients and some clever substitutions, you won’t miss the meat or dairy in this hearty vegan lasagne.

- Use any kind of rectangular or oval container that fits into the Varoma dish while leaving some holes unobstructed for steam to circulate. You can also fold a disposable aluminimum tin if it is too large. Or use the Varoma tray (see Variations).

Sushi sandwiches can be made up to 2-3 days in advance. However, they are best eaten as close to the assembly date as possible.

To cook bacon in the oven, line a baking sheet with parchment and arrange bacon slices in a single layer onto prepared baking sheet. Cover bacon with a second piece of parchment and top with another baking sheet. Bake 15-20 minutes (350°F) or until bacon is crispy. Transfer to paper towels and continue with recipe.

If you do not have a vacuum sealer, fill a large bowl with water. Place 2 cod fillets, side by side, into a zip lock bag and seal, leaving a gap of approximately 1 inch still open. Slowly submerge bag into the water whose pressure will force the air out, and seal the bag closed just before it is completely submerged. We recommend using high-quality zip lock bags made without BPA (Bisphenol A). They are widely available from major retailers. Polythene bags are not suitable for cooking food.

If pasta dough still looks like crumbs after mixing in step 1 add water, 1 tsp at a time, and mix a few seconds more at speed 6 until dough begins to cling together.

‘Al forno’ is the term given to a dish that has been baked in an oven, which traditionally was wood fired or open flamed. This modern day oven baked pasta dish is perfect for an informal meal with friends as it can be made ahead and then baked when needed. In addition, with this recipe you make your own pasta, an easy task in the Thermomix® as all the mixing and kneading is done for you, making an even more impressive meal to serve.

Have you ever imagined steaming cannelloni in your Varoma? The steam tenderises the pasta beautifully. Serve this tasty dish to both vegetarians and meat-lovers (who may not notice the lack of meat), then feel free to use this recipe as a starting point to create your own special version – see our variations to help you get started.

If paella rice is not available, substitute with another short grain rice such as risotto rice.

Cooking cannelloni in your Varoma means the steam tenderises the pasta beautifully. Use this recipe as a starting point to create your own version – see our variations to help get started.

Serve gnocchi with pan-fried butter and herbs (e.g. rosemary, sage) and topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

You can find dried shrimp at most Asian food stores.