Five cheap meals to make with Marmite amid cost of living crisis
NIGELLA Lawson divided the internet when she shared her recipe for Marmite pasta.
If you are a lover of the savoury classic, I’ve got budget-friendly recipes to try. For haters, there are great deals on other spreads.
PASTA FEAST: Give Nigella’s recipe a go. Pick everything up at Aldi and it comes to around 42p per person.
For four to six people, cook 375g of spaghetti in salted water. When it’s nearly ready, melt 50g of unsalted butter in a saucepan, add a teaspoon of Marmite and a tablespoon of the pasta water, then mix thoroughly.
Reserve half a cup of pasta water, drain the pasta and pour the Marmite mix over the spaghetti, adding pasta water if needed.
Serve with grated Parmesan.
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CHEESY DOES IT: Make easy-peasy Marmite cheese whirls in a matter of minutes. Grab a pack of ready-rolled puff pastry — Aldi has this for 85p.
Preheat the oven to 220C and unroll the sheet of pastry on to a clean surface. Spread a thin layer of Marmite over the pastry and sprinkle with 100g of grated Cheddar. Roll the pastry back up.
Brush on some beaten egg to seal along the length of the pastry where the two edges join.
Slice into 1.5cm-thick rounds and place on greaseproof paper on a baking tray. Brush with more egg and bake for 15 minutes.
GO POSH: Have you tried truffle-flavoured Marmite yet? It is £4.50 for 250g at Sainsbury’s.
Go to marmite.co.uk for recipes including Marmite Truffle pasta carbonara, pizza and burgers. There are recipes for classic Marmite too.
HATERS GONNA HATE: Nothing can change your mind? Stock up on other spreads.
Sainsbury’s has smooth Brussels pate at £1 for 170g.
At Asda, a reduced-fat version is 75p for 175g. Seriously Spreadable Vintage Cheese Spread is down from £1.60 to £1 for 125g at Asda.
Aldi has Emporium Spreadable Strong Mature Cheddar at 89p for 150g.
- Prices correct at time of going to press. Deals subject to availability.
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