Mary Berry's 15-minute pasta dish has been hailed as a 'delicious' and incredibly easy recipe for busy families. The dish, which serves six, features a creamy crème fraîche sauce topped with crispy Parma ham, offering 'tons of flavour' and great texture.
To prepare, cook pasta in boiling salted water for about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, fry Parma ham in a hot pan without oil until crispy, then set half aside. Add mushrooms to the pan and fry for two minutes until softened. Stir in crème fraîche and a splash of pasta water, then bring to the boil.
Once the pasta is cooked, add it to the sauce along with Parmesan and parsley, combining over heat. Season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with reserved Parma ham, extra Parmesan, and parsley. The dish can be accompanied by a green salad and crusty bread.
One home cook who tried the recipe noted that while not usually a fan of crème fraîche, the Parmesan and ham provided excellent flavour. The recipe's speed and simplicity make it a likely repeat for many.
