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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 […]
Aglio E Olio Ingredients300g spaghetti1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil6 large garlic cloves, thin slivers1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated3 tbsp butterSea saltFresh black pepperJuice of 1 lemon MethodBring a large pot of salted water to boil and add the spaghetti, cooking until al dente 8-10 minutes, […]
Creamy Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Pasta IngredientsExtra virgin olive oil1 medium onion, finely sliced3 garlic cloves, minced125 g Sun-dried tomato pesto1 cup fresh cream1/2 cup milk1 tbsp tomato paste1/4 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated (extra for serving)Salt and black pepper to taste300 g penne pasta4 cups baby spinach MethodCook your pasta in a large pot of […]
Boerie Pasta (tomato-based) Ingredients250 g fusilli pasta1 tbsp olive oil800 g boerewors, cut into bite-size pieces1 medium onion, sliced4 garlic cloves, minced1 jalapeno, finely diced, substitute with any chilli you have on hand800 g pureed Roma tomatoes or tomato passata1.5 tsp smoked Spanish paprikaSalt and pepper to taste2 cups rocket, substitute with baby spinach MethodCook […]
Tuna Pasta Bake Ingredients200g penne pasta1 tbsp EVOO2 tsp crushed garlic1 medium onion, diced800g roma tomatoes, pureed1 tbsp dried oreganoSalt to tasteBlack pepper to taste250g tuna1 cup baby spinach150g mozzarella cheese, grated MethodPreheat oven to 180C.Prepare your pasta per package instructions.Heat an ovenproof pan over medium-high heat. Add EVOO to the pan along with the […]
Cheesy Mushroom Pasta Ingredients200 g spaghetti2 tbsp EVOO40g butter300g Portabellini mushroomsSalt to tasteBlack pepper to taste3 sprigs of thyme1 tsp crushed garlic1/2 cup freshly grated parmesanFlat leaf parsley, to serveParmesan shavings, to serve MethodBring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti to the pot and cook per packet instructions. Reserve […]
Gochujang Chicken Pasta Ingredients850g chicken breast, cubed1.5 tbsp soy sauce3 garlic cloves, finely chopped1/2 tsp ground white pepper1 tbsp olive oil1 large onion, sliced250g white button mushrooms, sliced250ml sour cream2 tbsp gochujang paste1/2 cup spring onion, sliced250g pasta, prepared according to package instructions MethodAdd the chicken, soy sauce, garlic, and pepper to a large bowl, […]
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