ready in about 30 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • lean ground beef
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • marinara sauce
  • ricotta
serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • shredded rotisserie chicken
  • low-sodium chicken broth
  • chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

This pasta sauce takes minutes to cook. What’s great about this recipe for beginner cooks is that once you’ve done it a few times you can add other simple ingredients to your basic tomato sauce to completely transform it.

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • garlic
  • fresh red chile
  • small bunch of fresh basil
  • Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
  • dried spaghetti
  • x 14-ounce can of diced tomatoes
  • Parmesan cheese