Whether picking penne or rigatoni, pasta is a great food to prep in advance, ideal for busy families.

With Mary Berry’s 15-minute recipe, it couldn’t be easier, with just a handful of ingredients needed.

The recipe notes said: “This is my standby pasta supper and it is so delicious, so quick and everyone loves it.

“Great for every day or for casual supper parties too. It’s base is a crème fraîche pasta sauce and it’s topped with crispy Parma harm, which gives tons of flavour and great texture.”

This recipe serves six people and is ready to eat in under half an hour.

Ingredients:

350g penne pasta

160g Parma ham, snipped into small pieces

250g small brown chestnut mushrooms, halved or quartered

200g full fat crème fraîche

100g parmesan, grated

Two tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

The recipe notes added: “If you want to use reduced fat crème fraîche, just stir it through at the end of cooking otherwise it will split.

“For special occasions, add a pack of asparagus tips to the pasta four minutes before the end of cooking time, then drain with the pasta.”

This pasta will keep well in the fridge and can be made a day in advance, although it is best fresh.