A slow cooker is a simple way to make delicious homemade meals with minimal effort. Just add your ingredients, set the timer, ...

Set your timer for just under the recommended cooking time on your packet of pasta, though start checking before that, and get on with the sauce. You need a pan that’s big enough to take all the ...

Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to the packet instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving 200ml/7fl oz of the cooking water. Return the sauce to the hob over a medium–low heat.