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Roasted Broccolini Smoked Almond Crumb

| Vegetarian, Members only, Side dishes

This Roasted Broccolini Smoked Almond Crumb is based on a delicious side I had at one of my favourite restaurants so I’ve recreated it here. The flavour of the roasted broccolini pairs so well with the creamy (dairy-free) garlic sauce and the crunch of crumbed smoked almonds. This delicious side goes so well with any…

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Crispy Chicken Fritters

| Make-ahead Meals, Chicken, Freezable Meals, Healthy Lunchbox, Savoury Snacks, Members only

These Crispy Chicken Fritters are perfect as a simple dinner or included in a lunchbox. They are protein packed, easy to make and most importantly, taste great. These are good to make ahead and freeze so suitable for the lunchbox (if summer, I pack frozen and they have thawed by lunch. Otherwise thaw in the…

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Coconut Sago

| No-bake Sweets, Desserts, Members only

Coconut sago is a delicious dessert that brings back fond memories of my childhood. This grain-free, dairy-free dessert is lightly sweetened then topped with tropical fresh fruit – definitely something to make when the mango and passionfruit are in season and the flavours are in their prime. I’ve only slightly sweetened it, so if serving…

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Socca (Chickpea Flat Bread)

| Savoury Snacks, Staples, Members only, Side dishes

Socca is a savoury French-Italian pancake style flatbread. It is a fairly neutral-tasting dish, made alive with generous seasonings and the toppings of your choice. You can keep it simple with a scattering of fresh herbs or broaden the flavours with roasted veggies, olives and cheese. It’s perfect to enjoy as a side or mid-afternoon…

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Beef Rendang

| Budget Friendly, Make-ahead Meals, Red Meat, Freezable Meals, Slow Cooked, Members only

This Beef Rendang is a perfect use for budget-friendly cuts of beef, with the spices infusing gently over the hours of slow cooking. This curry that originates from Indonesia (but also very popular in Malaysia!) is a dry type of curry as opposed to the more typical saucy Indian ones. It’s full of the aromas…

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Potato Crust Quiche (grain-free)

| Budget Friendly, Make-ahead Meals, Pork recipes, Vegetarian, Savoury Snacks, Members only

This Potato Crust Quiche is one of my favourite options for a gluten-free and grain-free quiche, perfect for brunch. Grated potato forms a lovely net for the egg mixture to cook in and is a great alternative to a traditional quiche. This particular recipe is a simple classic with egg, zucchini, rocket and cheese topped…

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Banana Strawberry Smoothie

| After School Snacks, Drinks & Smoothies, Members only

This Banana Strawberry Smoothie is a simple but super delicious flavour combination. Banana is the ultimate smoothie companion, giving creaminess, fibre and potassium. Strawberries are sweet and colourful and provide some Vitamin C and manganese. I add in raw cauliflower for a bit of hormone and gut support (trust me, you wouldn’t know it was…

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Miso Chicken Noodle Bowl

| Budget Friendly, 30 Minute Meals, Pasta and Noodles, Chicken, Members only

This miso chicken noodle bowl is a quick, easy and family-friendly meal you can have on the table in 30 minutes, making it the perfect dinner for busy weeknights. The kids will love this nutty umami flavour with fun noodles and colourful vegetables. Preparation is key for this noodle bowl- make sure you have everything…

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Universal Seasoning

| Staples, Members only

This universal seasoning is one of those simple pantry staples that instantly elevates everyday meals. Inspired by the classic everything-style seasoning, it combines sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic and onion flakes with sea salt to create a delicious crunchy topping. It takes just minutes to make and is incredibly versatile, adding texture and savoury depth…

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Turkish Stuffed Eggplant (Karniyarik)

| Budget Friendly, Make-ahead Meals, Red Meat, Vegetarian, Members only

Turn those gorgeous glossy eggplants into this amazing Karniyarik – Turkish Stuffed Eggplant. I love making international foods easily accessible by using common ingredients and simplifying the method. Traditionally eggplant is soaked in salted water and then fried before stuffing but I find baking them in the oven a lot simpler and I don’t find…

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Zurich Pork

| Budget Friendly, 30 Minute Meals, Make-ahead Meals, Pork recipes, Members only

This Zurich Pork (Zürich Geschnetzeltes) is a Swiss dish that is traditionally made with veal however I’ve made it with pork loin (or you could also choose chicken tenders) to make it more budget friendly and accessible. This meal has a creamy sauce flavoured with white wine, filled with mushrooms, onions and pork. It’s a beautiful…

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Lemon Coconut Sorbet

| Ice-blocks, Desserts, Members only

This Lemon Coconut Sorbet is based on the viral Tik Tok Lemon sorbet, but I think this will taste a lot better. The Tik Tok version used whole lemons (skin, pith, seeds and all) and whilst this will save you a few minutes prep time, if you use lemons with thick pith and seeds, it…

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Japanese Dressing

| Sauces and Dressings, Members only

Liven up any leafy greens with this oishii (delicious) Japanese dressing! Fresh ginger and garlic with rice wine vinegar, tamari and sesame oil all contribute to the deep umami flavours of this dressing. If you love salads but you like to keep mixing up the dressings, this is a definite one to add to the…

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One Pan Moroccan Meatballs (with rice)

| Budget Friendly, Make-ahead Meals, Red Meat, Freezable Meals, Members only

I’m excited to bring a taste of Morocco to your kitchen with a recipe that’s not only a breeze to whip up but also a beautiful combo of flavours: One Pan Moroccan beef or lamb Meatballs with Rice. Picture this – a delicious blend of spices, succulent meatballs, and perfectly cooked rice, all coming together…

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Quick Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup

| Budget Friendly, 30 Minute Meals, Vegetarian, Soups, Members only

This quick Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup is a recipe that not only promises a burst of Thai-inspired goodness but also does so with utmost ease. Life has a way of keeping us on our toes, and in those moments when time is of the essence, this recipe emerges as a true kitchen saviour. What…

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Vegan Lentil Loaf

| Budget Friendly, Make-ahead Meals, Vegetarian, Members only

This vegan lentil loaf is a member’s request to make a nut-free, super budget friendly savoury loaf. Lentils, mushrooms, vegetables, herbs and spices are the foundational ingredients here, providing valuable nutrition, fibre and most importantly, flavour! This lentil loaf is great sliced and served with veggies or salad, or can also be sliced and used…

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One Pot Smoky Chicken Penne

| Budget Friendly, 30 Minute Meals, Make-ahead Meals, Pasta and Noodles, Chicken, Freezable Meals

This One Pot Smoky Chicken Penne is a fuss-free meal that’s rich, hearty, and perfect for a busy weeknights. Plus being cooked in one pot, means there’s just one pot to wash up! The addition of smoky paprika gives this meal a very savoury aroma and the fresh basil provides a wonderful fresh herby taste.

Health benefits

Packed with chicken for protein, this meal also incorporates spinach and basil for added fibre, vitamins, and antioxidants. The olive oil adds healthy fats, and using gluten-free pasta makes it suitable for those with dietary restrictions. Including chicken broth in the sauce adds important minerals and gut support too. Give this one a try next time you need a quick mid-week dinner! There’s approximately 50g protein per serve (if including the cheese) and about 5g fibre.

Ingredients in One Pot Smoky Chicken Penne

Simple ingredients like chicken mince, smoked paprika, tomato passata, and gluten-free pasta come together with fresh basil and optional cheddar cheese for a well-rounded, delicious meal.

How to make this One Pot Smoky Chicken Penne

The best part about this meal is that you don’t need a second pot to boil the pasta, it is cooked in the sauce in the one pan. Start by sautéing the onion and garlic cloves in olive oil, then add chicken mince, breaking it up as it cooks. Stir in paprika, thyme, passata, and broth or stock, then add pasta and simmer. Once the pasta is added the cooking time is just 15 minutes. Fold in baby spinach and basil, and top with grated cheddar cheese (or parmesan cheese) if desired before grilling until bubbly.

Serving suggestions and how to store

Serve with a fresh green salad for a complete meal. Store leftovers in the fridge or freezer in an airtight container, and reheat gently in a low oven until warmed through.

Vary this to suit your dietary needs

Omit the cheese for dairy-free, and for gluten-free, use a gluten-free pasta as listed. Swap penne for macaroni or shells if preferred, and feel free to add extra veggies like carrots or cauliflower. For a tomato-free version, replace passata with a no-tomato sauce substitute. If you don’t like thyme, sub with oregano.

Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to alter the recipe to suit many specific dietary requirements.

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This One Pot Smoky Chicken Penne is a super easy meal that keeps the dishes to a minimum! The addition of smoky paprika gives this meal a very savoury aroma and the fresh basil provides a wonderful fresh herby taste.
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5 from 2 votes

One Pot Smoky Chicken Penne

This one-pot smoky chicken penne is a quick, fuss-free meal that’s rich, hearty, and perfect for a busy weeknight. With tender chicken, smoky paprika, and fresh basil, it’s a dish the whole family will love, and clean-up is a breeze!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 4
Author: Georgia Harding

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion/s – diced
  • 4 clove/s garlic – minced
  • 800 g chicken mince
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • 700 g tomato passata (puree)
  • 500 ml stock or broth
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper – to taste
  • 250 g gluten-free penne pasta – I use Ceres Organic Quinoa Rice Penne
  • 60 g spinach leaves – chopped
  • 1 bunch/s fresh basil leaves – chopped
  • 100 g cheddar cheese – grated, optional
Metric – US Customary

Instructions

  • In a large skillet or pot over medium heat, add olive oil and onion and saute for a few minutes until translucent.
  • Add the garlic and chicken mince and saute, breaking up the chicken as it cooks, until almost cooked all the way through.
  • Add the paprika, thyme, passata, broth/stock and season well. Stir well and bring to a rapid simmer over a medium-high heat.
  • Add the pasta to the pot, stirring every 5 minutes or so, until cooked, approximately 15 minutes. If the sauce is becoming a little dry but the pasta still needs cooking, add a splash of water or extra broth.
  • Once the pasta is cooked, take it off the heat and stir in the spinach and basil.
  • If you like, you can sprinkle over the grated cheese and pop under the grill (broiler) until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Serve

  • Serve with a leafy green salad.

Make Ahead

  • Re-heat in a low oven until just hot.

Store

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.

Notes

Dairy-free

Omit the cheese.

Gluten-free

Choose a gluten free pasta.

Different pasta

This would be great with a macaroni or shell pasta too.

Add vegetables

You can definitely add in any vegetables you’d like – this dish is a perfect blank canvas! Chop any hard vegetables like carrots fairly small, and add with the onion. Softer vegetables like cauliflower or broccoli can be chopped into florets and added with the chicken.

Tomato free

Replace the tomato passata with our No (tomato) sauce.
 
 
 
 
 
 

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After Dinner Mints

| Holidays & Entertaining, No-bake Sweets, Desserts, Members only

These After Dinner Mints are very quick and easy to make low sugar sweet treat. I sometimes like to have something ‘treatish’ after my evening meal and these are just the ticket! Choc-mint is one of my all time favourite combinations and these little patties taste and smell so delicious. If you’re a choc-mint fan…

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Lemon Maple Baked Haloumi

| Vegetarian, Savoury Snacks, Members only

This Lemon Maple Baked Haloumi is an absolute crowd winner for entertaining vegetarian family and friends. Make sure you serve this fresh from the oven while it is hot, melty and delicious! When haloumi cools, it goes rubbery so it must be enjoyed right out of the hot pan. It is incredibly simple to make…

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Tropical Smoothie Bowl

| Breakfast, After School Snacks, Desserts, Members only

With summer here in the Southern hemisphere, it’s Smoothie Bowl time and one of my kids’ favourite flavour combos – a Tropical Smoothie Bowl. It’s got all the flavours of the tropics in one very pretty bowl. I’ve included some extra nutrients in the form of Power Booster, a mix of ground nuts and seeds…

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Fruity Rice Paper Parcels

| Desserts, Members only

These Fruity Rice Paper Parcels are a simple and versatile sweet treat – like a gluten-free hand pie of sorts. The best thing is you can fill with any fruit you enjoy, although I do highly recommend the rhubarb and strawberry combo. They are best enjoyed hot out of the pan for the ultimate crispness….

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Short Cut Tortilla Quiche (in 10 minutes)

| Budget Friendly, 30 Minute Meals, Vegetarian, Breakfast, After School Snacks, Members only

I actually drew a blank naming this recipe – it’s just a thing I make when I don’t have much time for prep or to do dishes. My kids have called it a quiche before, hence I thought Short Cut Quiche was reasonable enough! The best part about this recipe apart from how quick and…

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Chicken Nuggets

| 30 Minute Meals, Make-ahead Meals, Chicken, Freezable Meals, Healthy Lunchbox, After School Snacks, Members only

So many kids love Chicken Nuggets, but unfortunately the store bought options leave a lot to be desired. When creating this super simple recipe I wanted to add in some vegetables without them being noticeable and after quite a few attempts, the sweet potato worked best taste and texture wise (but feel free to experiment…

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Cookie Monsters

| Healthy Lunchbox, After School Snacks, Baked Sweets, Members only

These ‘Cookie Monsters’ cookies are really nourishing, very chocolatey and an easy to make lunchbox treat. You’ll be asking “Who stole the cookie from the cookie jar?” These cookies featured in my very popular ebook ‘Well Nourished Lunchbox’ and they are coming here to the Family Membership as a special bonus and to make adding…

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