Magical microwave margarita

Have dinner on the table in minutes with these weekday winners

Whip up this deliciously creamy sauce using just a few store-cupboard staples. SERVES 4 READY IN 20 MINS ✱ 400g rigatoni ✱ 30g unsalted butter ✱ 1 banana shallot, diced ✱ 2 garlic cloves, crushed ✱ ½t

MEAT ✣ 120g pack chorizo slices ✣ 8 pork sausages ✣ 500g pack beef mince ✣ 500g pack chicken mince ✣ 2 chicken breasts DAIRY ✣ 250g pack grated mozzarella cheese ✣ 100g pack grated Grana Padano cheese

Hosting a family do? Impress guests with twists on the classics, plus a pretty-in-pink pudding

Recreate your favourite takeaway at home

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