Any pasta dish to be baked al forno (in the oven, okay, it's a fancy word for a pasta bake) is dear to our heart because it's so family-friendly, so complete and so undemanding of mental or physical energy.  We cook onions and garlic with butter before adding Parmesan, thyme and grain mustard to our bechamel.  Finally we add peas alongside the smoky chicken - yay,  vegies included, perfect for the slackers among us, toss it through pasta and pile it into trays before topping with crunchy breadcrumbs.

Smoked free-range chicken, penne, onions, garlic, flour, butter, milk, grain mustard, thyme, peas, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, salt .

• Individual:Serves one adult.
• Small:Serves two adults.
• Large:Serves 4-5 adults.
• Extra Large:Serves 6 adults.

TO COOK: suitable to cook straight from frozen.

Small:  Remove plastic film and bake in a preheated 200C oven for 35 (from defrosted) to 45 minutes (from frozen), or until golden and heated right through.
Large : Remove plastic film and bake in a preheated 200C oven for 50 (from defrosted) to 60 minutes (from frozen), or until golden and heated right through.

DEFROST INFORMATION: May be cooked straight from frozen or defrost overnight in the fridge. Once defrosted, keep refrigerated and consume within 48 hours.

Cooking instructions are guidelines only. Ovens vary; please adjust cooking times accordingly and ensure your food is piping hot (70C) before serving.