Pasta is a favourite for many - it's quick, easy and delicious. Mary Berry's could be a game-changer for you to upgrade your weeknight meal without much extra effort. On , the celeb-chef says: "This is my standby supper as it is so delicious, so quick and everyone loves it. Great for everyday or for casual supper parties too.

"It's base is a crème fraîche sauce and it's topped with crispy Parma ham, which gives tons of flavour and great texture." To , you will need to first cook the in a pan of boiling salted water according to the packet instructions.

Once it's ready, you'll need to drain it and set it aside. Next, heat a frying pan until hot and add the Parma ham and fry until crisp.

Transfer half the ham onto a and set aside before adding the mushrooms to the pan and fry for two minutes.

After this, you should add the crème fraîche and bring to the boil.

Then, , parmesan and parsley and toss over the heat before seasoning with salt and pepper.

Parma Ham is the perfect item to add to your pasta, the tasty meat will add a soft texture to your dish with its sweet flavour.

Even though it can be a little pricier, the cured meat will give a high-quality feel to your meal.

To serve, you should add a green salad and crunchy bread which will create a nutritious and hearty meal to serve to friends, family or guests.

This simple recipe is accessible and stress-free to prepare but it's one that will no-doubt impress your guests and is definitely worth a try.

You will need:

  • 350g penne pasta

  • 2 x 80g packs Parma ham

  • 250g small brown chestnut mushrooms

  • 200g full-fat crème fraîche

  • 100g Parmesan, grated

  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • Green salad

  • Crunchy bread

By following this , you can re-invent your quick pasta dish making it much more impressive for very little extra effort.

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