LifestyleFood & DrinkMary BerryMary Berry's quick pasta recipe has minimal ingredients07:52, 30 Jun 2026Updated 07:53, 30 Jun 2026Mary Berry has offered numerous pasta recipes over the years, including lasagne and bolognese bake. However, when the temperature rises, her 15-minute pasta dish is perfect as it's incredibly simple to prepare.‌The recipe notes said: "This is my standby pasta supper as it is so delicious, so quick, and everyone loves it. Great for everyday use or casual supper parties, too.‌"Its base is a creme fraiche pasta sauce, and it's topped with crispy Parma ham, which gives tons of flavour and great texture."‌This recipe feeds six people and can be easily halved or doubled should you want extras.Ingredients:350g penne pastaTwo 80g packs of Parma ham, snipped into small pieces250g small brown chestnut mushrooms, halved or quartered200g full-fat creme fraiche100g Parmesan, gratedTwo tablespoons of chopped fresh parsleyTo serve:Green saladCrunchy bread‌If you wish to use reduced cream fraîche, simply mix it through at the end of cooking; otherwise, it'll split.For special occasions, Mary suggests incorporating a pack of asparagus tips into the pasta four minutes before the end of cooking, then draining the pasta along with the asparagus tips.‌Method:Cook the pasta in a pan of boiling salted water following the package instructions. Drain and put aside.Heat a frying pan until hot and then add the Parma ham and fry until crisp.Transfer half the ham onto a plate and put it aside. Then, add the mushrooms to the pan and fry for two minutes.Article continues belowAdd the creme fraiche and bring to a boil. Then, add the pasta, Parmesan and parsley, tossing it together over the heat. Season generously with salt and pepper.Mary suggests serving the 15-minute pasta dish alongside some salad and crunchy bread.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Mary BerryFoodRecipes