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Pasta Marinara with Zucchini and Mozzarella
Ingredients: 1 pound or 450 kilos of penne pasta, 2 medium size zucchini; thinly sliced, 4 cups of Marinara sauce, 1 cup olive oil, 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Romano cheese, Salt and pepper to taste, 2 tbsp flour. Method: Heat olive oil in a pan. Spread the flour in a shallow plate. Pat Zucchini slices from both sides in the flour to coat. Shake off [...]
Continue reading...Marinara Sauce
27. March 2010
Ingredients: 1/2 cup of Olive oil, 8 cloves of garlic; peeled and halved, 2 onions; chopped, 250 ounce can of Italian tomatoes; crushed, 5-6 sweet basil leaves; washed and chopped, Salt, sugar and pepper to taste, 1 tbsp of oregano. Method: Heat olive oil in a pan on a low-medium flame. Add garlic and onions to it and saute until it turns light brown [...]
Continue reading...Mediterranean Linguine with Vegetables
1. March 2010
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked wheat linguine pasta, 1 ounce sun-dried tomatoes; drained,(or use grape tomatoes or Vine tomatoes) 8 ounces fresh mushrooms; sliced, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 1 cup onion; finely chopped, 1 medium size green bell pepper; thinly sliced, 1 medium size sweet red bell pepper; thinly sliced, 1 can artichoke hearts; drained and chopped, 1 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp red [...]
Continue reading...Spinach and Ricotta Cheese Sauce
24. June 2009
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...Macaroni in Spinach and Cream Sauce
5. April 2009
Last afternoon I sat thinking about what can make with spinach since I had to consume it yesterday itself. I desperately wanted to prepare something different to avoid ending up preparing the usual spinach vegetable or curry or parathas, and so on. I had stocked macaroni last week , so suddenly this recipe struck my mind. I [...]
Continue reading...10 minute Cheese Garlic Pasta
10. January 2009
Feeling hungry? And you cannot wait till you cook your meal? Then here is an interesting 10 minute pasta recipe (not the traditional way) that is easy to cook, in less time and will satisy your hunger. Ingredients: 2 cups shell pasta or macaroni (or any pasta), 2 small white onions; finely chopped, 10-12 cloves of garlic; finely chopped, 1 tomato; finely [...]
Continue reading...Zucchini Chilli Garlic Spaghetti
9. January 2009
Ingredients: 250gms spaghetti, 5-6 zucchini; thinly sliced, 2 red chillies; thinly sliced, 3-4 pods of garlic; minced, 1 tsp finely chopped parsley, 1/4 cup olive oil, Juice of 1 lemon, Salt and pepper to taste. Method: Boil the spaghetti as per instructions on the package. Drain them and toss little oil, set aside. Heat oil in a pan, add garlic and red chilli and roast for [...]
Continue reading...Pasta Carbonara
6. October 2008
Ingredients: Serves 2 1/2 packet Whole wheat spaghetti 2 onions; chopped, 4-5 cloves garlic, chopped, 2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, (or Ham or bacon if you like), 2 eggs; beaten, 8-10 peppercorns; crushed, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1-2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, Salt to taste, Olive oil. Method: Boil water and cook the spaghetti into the pan and add 1 tbsp oil to it. Or [...]
Continue reading...Penne with Sausage and Tomatoes
17. September 2008
This pasta recipe is very simple and can be made in minutes since no baking is required. Ingredients: 17 ounces (1 pound or approx 500gms) penne paste, 8 Italian hot sausages, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 medium onions; chopped, 1 tbsp minced garlic, 1/4 tsp red chilli/pepper flakes, 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves; chopped, 17 ounce (500 gms) whole Italian plum tomatoes; chopped, 15 ounces [...]
Continue reading...Chili Spaghetti
17. August 2008
Ingredients: 1 packet (7 ounces) spaghetti, 2 small onions; diced, 2 cups tomato paste, 2 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp salt, 3/4 cup grated cheese of your choice, 1 1/2 pound mince, (any meat of your choice) Salt to taste Method: Cook the spaghetti as per instructions given on the package. Meanwhile heat little oil in a pan and saute onions till soft. Then [...]
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...Pasta in Creamy Ricotta Spinach Sauce
28. July 2008
Ingredients: 12 ounces or 350gms pasta (of your choice), 10 ounces or 300gms spinach leaves; coarsely chopped, 1/2 cup diced scallions (spring onions), 1 cup ricotta cheese, 2 tbsp butter, Salt and Pepper to taste, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, Olive oil. Method: Boil pasta as per the instructions given on the package. Reserve a cup of the water in which pasta is boiled. Drain pasta [...]
Continue reading...Spaghetti Bolognese
9. June 2008
This is a traditional and most favorite Italian dish. The original recipe is made of beef, pork, bacon or lamb. This recipe asks to use lamb or chicken mince, but you can use any meat you prefer. Ingredients: 1 packet Whole wheat Spaghetti or 1 tbsp Olive oil, Dash of salt, Water. For the sauce- 250gms lamb or chicken mince; cooked, 1 large [...]
Continue reading...Spiral Pasta with Sausage and Eggplant
8. March 2008
Ingredients: 9 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp butter, 1 eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2” cubes, 1 large onion, diced, 5 to 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, 800gms diced Italian tomatoes, 700gms Italian sausage(or any other of your choice) 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped, 1/4 cup brandy, 500gms spiral pasta, cooked al dente,(soft, not overcooked) 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, Salt and pepper to taste, 1/4 cup grated [...]
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2. April 2010
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