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Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal228
  • fat5g
  • saturates1g
  • carbs35g
  • sugars7g
  • fibre4g
  • protein11g
  • salt2.3g
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Method

  • step 1

    Cook the pasta using pack instructions. Drain, run under cold water, and drain again.

  • step 2

    Meanwhile, heat the veg oil in a large pan or wok, add the peppers, sweetcorn, peas, garlic and five-spice and stir-fry for a few mins. Add the ham, soy sauce, ¾ of the black bean sauce and the orzo, stir well and cook for 1-2 mins. Stir in the sesame oil and check seasoning.

  • step 3

    Heat the remaining black bean sauce in microwave. Tip pasta into a large bowl or a small, clean dustbin or cauldron. Drizzle over remaining sauce and let everyone dig in.

RECIPE TIPS
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TK Maxx is great for extras like bins and mini cauldrons.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, October 2013

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A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.4 ratings

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question

Can I cook it the day before and chill before serving?

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goodfoodteam

Hi, thanks for your question. Yes this can be kept in the fridge for the nest day. We hope this helps. Best wishes, BBC Good Food Team.

cheese muffin

A star rating of 5 out of 5.

everyone loved this at my Halloween party.

corinnem

You need to change the name of this recipe if you want more people to make it! 'Maggoty dustbin pasta' doesn't appeal, somehow!

moniqueelliott77

I have made this a couple of times for my kids as they love it

halcyondays

I love most of the recipes from BBC Good Food but Have to say this is the first time I will not be saving a recipe from BBC. I read the comments on facebook and used less black bean sauce. This dish is nothing to write home about, it was OK and edible but did not set the taste buds afire. Would be…

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