Make the Christmas pasta from The Holiday using leftovers - tastes 'so nice'

One of the best things about Christmas Day is undoubtedly the amount of leftovers that you always have in the fridge come Boxing Day. But if you're sick of the usual festive sandwiches and want to try something a little bit different, why not take inspiration from a classic Christmas romcom that's enjoyed year after year? The hit film The Holiday, starring Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet, is about two women on opposite sides of the world who decide that a change of scenery at Christmas is just what they need - so they decide to swap homes, with one heading to Surrey and the other sunny LA. Whilst in America, lonely Iris, played by Kate Winslet, finds solace in Jack Black's character Miles and they spend Christmas Eve bonding over their relationship woes.

And she decides to whip up a Christmas fettucine, the ultimate comfort food , which you can recreate at home using your festive leftovers. The recipe was shared on TikTok by foodie content creator Lauren McDermott , who says the creamy pasta dish is packed with some festive favourites that makes it the perfect Boxing Day treat. From sprouts and bacon to wine and double cream, this recipe is the ideal way to make the most out of those Christmas dinner scraps.



Here's everything that you need to make this recipe , which serves around three to four people. The Holiday Christmas pasta Ingredients 90g Fettuccine per person One red onion Four cloves of garlic 300g thick pancetta cubes or bacon lardons 300g shredded sprouts One glass of dry white wine 100ml double cream 50g finely grated Parmesan Large handful of chopped basil and parsley Method Finely dice a red onion and place in a pan with a good glug of olive oil and a good pinch of salt. Gently fry to soften but not colour.

Meanwhile cook the fettuccine in well salted boiling water for two minutes less than the packet says. Add the pancetta to the onions and cook until the fat renders out. Pop in the garlic, cook for another minute then add the sprouts.

Cook for a few mins and pour in a glass of wine. Stir in, get all the flavour from the bottom of the pan. Add the cream and stir through the al dente pasta before adding in the grated parmesan along with a splash of pasta water.

Finish with the chopped herbs and serve straight away in large, warm bowls..