Antonella Rana, a Verona-based pasta specialist and the daughter-in-law of famous pasta maker Giovanni Rana, has revealed that the formula for perfectly-cooked pasta is much simpler than you think.

Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. 2. Peel the garlic and place in a blender with the olives, half the thyme leaves, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 6 tablespoons of olive oil and the ...

As there is no heat involved, there is no energy used, which saves a total of 6p on the serving cost. In fact, just turning off the hob midway through cooking and allowing the pasta to sit in the ...

Cook the pasta for eight to 10 minutes or according to the packet instructions. While the pasta is cooking, make your sauce. Peel the garlic and place it in a blender with the olives, ...

Cook the pasta as per packet instructions. In a large frying pan warm the olive oil and butter. Cook the garlic for 2 minutes. Add the courgettes, cooking until lightly coloured and softened.