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Bolognese Sauce Ingredients: • 1½ tbsp olive oil • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 1 onion, finely chopped • 2 celery sticks, thinly sliced • 2 carrots, cut into small cubes • 500g beef mince • 2 beef stock cubes, crumbled • 800g passata • 2 tbsp tomato paste • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce • […]
Spinach and 3 Cheese Ravioli IngredientsFor the fresh spinach pasta200g baby spinach, washed3 large eggs, at room temperature2 tbsp olive oil400g 00 flour For the filling250g ricotta cheese15g cake flour2 tbsp fresh herbs, finely chopped60g Parmesan cheese, grated60g Pecorino Romano cheese, grated1/4 tsp black pepper1/4 tsp saltPinch of nutmeg Method For the fresh spinach pasta […]
Crumbed burrata Ingredients 4 burrata balls, mini 1 large egg, whisked. Substitute with 1/4 cream 1/4 cup flour 1/3 cup Panko bread crumbs Salt Black pepper To serve Your favourite pasta! Method Drain the burrata and dab gently with a paper towel, set aside. Season flour with salt and pepper. Carefully coat each burrata into […]
Orzo Bolognese Ingredients1 tbsp olive oil3 cloves garlic, minced1 onion, sliced finely500g beef mince600g tomato passata2 tsp Italian herb seasoning1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce2 beef stock cubesSalt, to tasteBlack pepper, to taste4 cups water250g dried orzoParmesan cheese, to garnishFresh basil, to garnish MethodHeat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Saute the onion […]
Tuscan Chicken Orzo Ingredients1 tbsp olive oil500g chicken breasts2 tbsp butter1 large onion, sliced thinly4 cloves garlic, crushed1/2 tsp red chilli flakes70g sundried tomatoes250g orzo2 tsp Dijon mustard2 tsp dried oregano3 cups chicken stock250ml cream3 cups baby spinach50g parmesan cheese, grated1/2 cup fresh basil, torn2 tsp lemon juice MethodPlace chicken breasts on a cutting board […]
Whipped Pesto Butter Pasta with Burrata Ingredients300g unsalted butter125g Basil pestoSalt, to taste400g bucatini or fusilli lunghiBurrata MethodAdd softened butter, basil pesto, and salt to a food processor. Blitz until the butter mixture has thickened, 2 minutes.Store the whipped pesto butter in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. To make […]
Tuna and Ricotta Stuffed Pasta Shells Ingredients260g Conchiglioni pasta2 tins tuna, drained1 tbsp olive oil200g baby spinach1 medium onion, diced4 garlic cloves, minced2 tbsp capers, minced250g fresh ricottaZest one small lemon1 large egg20g fresh basil50g parmesan, grated, plus extra for servingSalt, to tasteBlack pepper. to taste500g store-bought pasta sauce MethodPreheat oven to 200C.Prepare pasta as […]
Creamy Garlic & Tomato Gnocchi Ingredients500g gnocchi2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil10 cloves garlic, minced1 sweet red pepper, diced500g cherry tomatoes, sliced in half1 tsp red chilli flakes250ml chicken stock3/4 cup cream, substitute with coconut creamSalt, to tasteBlack pepper, to tasteSugar, add according to taste if the sauce is too acidicFresh basilParmesan, to serve MethodCook […]
Lasagne Soup Ingredients2 tbsp olive oil1 medium onion, diced4 cloves garlic, minced500g beef mince1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon red chilli flakes800g store-bought marinara sauce, or make your own using my recipe here750ml chicken stock125ml pouring cream250 lasagne sheets, broken into large pieces150g mozzarella, grated1 sprig of fresh basil, for garnish MethodHeat olive oil […]
Spaghetti & Meatballs IngredientsFor the meatballs:1 medium-sized onion, grated1 slice of white bread, cut into 2cm squares500 g regular beef mince1 large egg1/4 cup fresh coriander, finely chopped4 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup Parmesan, finely grated3/4 tsp salt1 tsp black pepperOlive oil, for frying For the Arrabiata Sauce:4 tbsp olive oil5 cloves garlic, minced2 tsp crushed […]
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