Smoky Chipotle Mac 'N' Cheese

Preheat the oven to 220°C/ 200°C (fan)/ gas 7

Deseed your peppers (scrape the seeds and pith out with a teaspoon) and cut into thin strips

Heat a large, wide-based pan (preferably non-stick with a matching lid) with a drizzle of vegetable oil over a medium heat

Once hot, add the sliced peppers and cook, covered, for 4-5 min

Meanwhile, boil a kettle

Peel and slice your red onion[s]

Add the sliced onion to the pan with a pinch of salt and cook, covered, for a further 4-5 min

While the onion is cooking, add your macaroni to a pot of boiled water with a large pinch of salt and bring to the boil over a high heat

Cook for 7 min or until it's cooked with a slight bite

Once done, drain the macaroni, reserving 150ml [225ml] [300ml] of starchy pasta water

Combine your panko breadcrumbs, ground smoked paprika, a pinch of salt and a generous drizzle of vegetable oil in a small bowl – these are your smoky breadcrumbs

Grate your cheddar cheese

Dissolve your vegetable stock mix in the reserved pasta water

Once the onion has softened, add your chipotle paste (can't handle the heat? Go easy!), tomato paste, drained macaroni, crème fraîche, grated cheese and vegetable stock to the pan

Give everything a good mix up – this is your chipotle mac 'n' cheese

Transfer the chipotle mac 'n' cheese to an oven-proof dish

Top with the smoky breadcrumbs and put the dish in the oven for 10 min or until bubbling and crispy

Tip: Use individual oven dishes for fancy presentation!

Use this time to clear up, set the table, have a cup of tea or simply chill!