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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 […]
Cajun Prawn Pasta Ingredients:300g tagliatelle400g prawns, cleaned and deveined1 cup cream1/2 cup Italian parsley, chopped1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated2 Tbsp unsalted butter2 Tbsp cajun seasoning, adjust to taste6 cloves garlic, minced1/2 Tbsp cayenne pepper3 tsp smoked paprikaBlack pepper, season to tasteSalt, season to taste1/4 Cup Olive Oil Method:Start by boiling the pastaPut a large pot […]
I love following trends, however I was not 100% convinced of this pasta recipe when I first saw it trending on Tik Tok. I had my doubts, this dish looked way to easy. Then it started trending my Instagram for you page and I took is as a sign and headed for the fridge. I […]
Ingredients 2 cups of mixed peppers Olive oil 2 cloves of garlic, chopped finely 4 tablespoons of butter 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon jeera powder 1/2 teaspoon dhania powder Salt and pepper 1/2 teaspoon red chilli flakes Handful of baby tomatoes, chopped 1 cup of cheddar cheese, grated 2 tablespoons cake flour 2 cups […]
This dish was inspired by my Grandma. Ok so a very, very long time ago (+-7 years) I didn’t know how to cook! Gasp! I remember coming home from work one day and making macaroni and cheese, dishing up some for my Grandma and her telling me how bland she thought it was! I was […]
Whenever I’m asked about what’s my go to meal when I just don’t have the time my answer is always Penne Arrabiata. The sauce is delicious and smooth and I love smothering penne in it because it soaks up every bit of the sauce and that’s ideally what you want. This is also perfect now […]
Warm summer evenings call for a light and refreshing dinner. This flavorful Italian inspired dish ticks all the boxes. Here’s how you can make this delightful dish Ingredients 250g pasta, cooked al dentè 60ml basil pesto Salt to taste Italian tomatoes Basil leaves Mozzarella cheese Method 1. Add the basil pesto to the strained pasta, […]
A delicious one pot wonder. Ingredients 350g dry pasta such as fettuccine 400g large shrimp uncooked, shells removed 1 tbsp cajun seasoning 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp butter 1 small onion chopped 2 cloves garlic minced 1 can diced tomatoes 3/4 cup heavy cream 50g Parmesan cheese grated 1/4 tsp salt or to taste […]
I usually get really nervous when I have to prepare my own sauces especially for pastas as I’m a huge fan of Italian food but I hate putting on pants and going out to get some… sigh… what’s a girl to do? So I decided to put on my apron instead and try making my […]
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