This take on pasta e ceci is like a hug in a bowl. It should be brothy, so add more water as it cooks if you need to. As it uses such humble ingredients, seasoning is key. A drizzle of good olive oil

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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

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