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Spinach and Ricotta Cheese Sauce
Ingredients: (Serves 2) 250gms fresh spinach leaves; chopped, 60gms Ricotta cheese, 1 tbsp finely chopped onion, 1 garlic clove; minced, 1/4 tsp fresh thyme; chopped (dry thyme leaves would also do), A pinch of ground nutmeg, 1 tsp toasted pine nuts, Salt and pepper to taste, Olive oil. Method: Heat oil in a pan and saute onion until soft. Add garlic and saute for a minute. [...]
Continue reading...Italian Olive Spread
21. May 2009
Ingredients: 1/2 cup green olives (without pits), 1/2 cup black olives (without pits), 1/2 tsp minced garlic, 1/2 tsp capers, 1 tbsp tomato paste, Oregano to taste, 1/4 cup olive oil. Directions: Add all ingredients to a blender or food processer and blend until smooth. Adjust the amount of oil to get the right consistency. TIPS: 1. Make your own variation by adding some cheese spread to [...]
Continue reading...Spaghetti in Balsamic Cream Sauce
15. August 2008
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 cup thick cream, 1/4 onion; ground, 2-3 garlic cloves; minced, 2 tsp chicken bouillon powdered (chicken cubes), 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese, 2 cups cooked spaghetti. Method: Heat olive oil in a saucepan and add onion. Saute till it is dark brown in color. Then add garlic, balsamic vinegar, cook for a minute. Then sprinkle [...]
Continue reading...Red Pasta Sauce
10. August 2008
Ingredients: 2 tomatoes; finely chopped, 1/2 cup tomato sauce or puree, 1 small green or red bell pepper (capsicum); very finely chopped, 1 onion; finely chopped, 3 cloves garlic; minced, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp dried parsley, 1 tsp dry basil, 1/4 tsp paprika or red chilli flakes, 1/2 tsp cayyene pepper, 2 tbsp Olive oil, Salt to taste. Method: Heat oil in a pan. Add minced garlic and [...]
Continue reading...Pasta in Alfredo Sauce
30. July 2008
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 2 cups heavy cream; whipped, 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/2 tsp white pepper, Salt to taste. To serve- 10 ounces or 300gms Fettuccini or Angel Hair pasta; cooked. Method: In a saucepan melt the butter. Reduce the flame to low and add cream, cheese, salt and pepper and keep stirring till the sauce is smooth [...]
Continue reading...Mushroom and Parsley Sauce
9. March 2008
Ingredients: 100gms white mushrooms, stems trimmed, 100gms shiitake mushrooms, only the heads not the stems, 100gms fresh Portobello mushrooms, only the heads not the stems, 1/4 tsp dried thyme powder, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1/4 cup dry white wine, 1/4 cup water, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar or to taste, 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, washed, dried and chopped, 1 tbsp oil, 1 tbsp butter. Method: Cut the mushrooms [...]
Continue reading...Cilantro Pesto Sauce
3. March 2008
Ingredients: 2 cups cilantro leaves, 1/2 cup almonds, blanched, 1/4 cup red onion, chopped, 1/2 tsp Serrano chilli, chopped, Salt to taste, 1/4 cup olive oil. Method: In a food processor, blend the cilantro, almonds, onion, chilli and salt. With the food processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil into the mixture. You can store this sauce in an airtight container and [...]
Continue reading...Pizza Sauce
2. March 2008
Ingredients: 200gms tomato puree, 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped, 1 tsp oregano, 3 tbsp oil, 1 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp basil, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp Parmesan cheese, grated, Salt to taste, Water as required. Method: Heat the oil in a saucepan and add chopped garlic and oniono, saute for a minute or two and add oregano, pepper, basil, brown [...]
Continue reading...Pesto Pasta Dressing
1. March 2008
Ingredients: 3, 1″ cubes Parmesan Cheese, 18-20 basil leaves, 5-6 cloves of garlic, 1 small onion, 3 tbsp pine nuts, 1/2 cup Olive oil, Salt and pepper to taste. Method: Mix all the ingredients in a grinder or a blender and blend to a smooth paste. Pour over pasta and serve.
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24. June 2009
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