Save remaining two layers of dough for another use.

Skip step 1 if you are using store-bought or pre-made spice mix. The Arabian spice mix in this recipe is enough to prepare this recipe twice.

To make your own Beef stock paste, see Cookidoo® for the recipe.

Please refer to Cookidoo® for the Chicken stock paste recipe.

For Vegetable stock paste, please refer to recipe on Cookidoo®.

A true dinnertime classic, this ever-popular bake appeals to kids and adults alike. Using mostly store-cupboard ingredients, it’s a great option when you need to throw something together quickly. There are so many versions around - our recipe features a creamy tomato sauce, plenty of grated cheese and a crunchy breadcrumb topping. Delicious served with a fresh green salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

Please refer to The Basic Cookbook for the Chicken Stock Paste recipe.

Please refer to The Basic Cookbook for the Chicken stock paste recipe.

Often called ‘shells’ because of their shape, conchiglie are a type of pasta named after the Italian word for seashell – ‘conchiglia’ . There are three different sizes of shell and each is associated with specific dishes. This recipe features conchiglioni, the biggest, and because of their jumbo size, they are perfect for stuffing and serving ‘al forno’ . Filled with a delicious mix of ricotta and Parmesan, the conchiglioni are nestled in a vibrant tomato sauce and then baked, resulting in a cheesy dish that brings new meaning to ‘cheese and tomato pasta’.

To make your own Chicken Stock Paste, search Cookidoo® for the recipe.

Some brands of spaghetti may be more prone to breaking or becoming chopped up during cooking.

Pasta that is cooked al dente is tender but still firm to the bite.

This is a good dish for entertaining as it can be prepared ahead of time and baked when guests arrive.

To freeze, let all ingredients cool to room temperature before assembling. Wrap unbaked lasagna tightly in cling wrap and freeze. Thaw overnight in refrigerator. Cover with foil and bake as per recipe.

Tagliatelle can be replaced with tagliatelle nests.

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.

If water bubbles up into the mixing bowl lid while pasta is cooking, add 1 tsp of oil to the cooking water to reduce frothing.

Literally translated as ‘butterfly’ in Italian, farfalle is also known as ‘bow-tie’ pasta. The shapes have a large surface area that thick sauces cling to, making rich cheese or tomato-based sauces a great choice for this pasta type. With this in mind, we’ve created a spicy sausage sauce brimming with the strong flavours of sun-dried tomatoes and olives. With both the sauce and pasta cooked in your Thermomix®, this is a simple dish that comes together quickly.

A butcher will be able to debone chicken leg portions if they are not available at your chosen supermarket.

Macaroni cheese is a great mid-week dinner which everyone loves. This dish is great for busy families and can be made the day before and baked in the oven when needed. Add approx. an extra 10 minutes onto the baking time, making sure it is piping hot in the middle before serving.