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5 ingredient pasta dinners

It's amazing what you can achieve with only 5 ingredients! Make sure they are good ones and these easy pasta recipes will pay you back in deliciousness.
Butter-roasted cherry tomato pasta
by Rachel Phipps

Pasta and balsamic vinegar in the cupboard? Cherry tomatoes, butter and cheese in the fridge? Then you’re all set to make this delicious tomato pasta recipe on a student budget. Make sure you use a vegetarian-friendly hard cheese if you’re cooking for vegetarians.

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15 minute pasta

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