Immortalised by the beloved canines in Disney’s Lady and the Tramp (1955) spaghetti and meatballs is an absolute classic. Making your own meatballs makes all the difference in this dish. Whip it up and share it with someone special (don’t forget to reenact the famous kiss!). ALSO SEE: How to cook the best spaghetti bolognaise https://www.foodandhome.co.za/how-to/how-to-cook-the-best-spaghetti-bolognaise Feature image: Unsplash
How to cook the best spaghetti bolognaise Do you know how to cook spaghetti and mince in such a way that you create the ultimate spaghetti bolognaise? We’ve got all the secrets to spaghetti success with this mince bolognaise recipe. TOTAL TIME: 1 hour 20 mins | SERVES: 6-8 https://youtu.be/2wASMye7CTQ INGREDIENTS 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil 1 kg lean beef mince 2 small red onions, finely chopped 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped 5 ml (1 tsp) fresh thyme leaves 2 x 410 g tins Italian chopped tomatoes 2 ½ tbsp sugar 60 ml (¼ cup) tomato paste salt…
Spaghetti carbonara Back to the basics with one of the most loved recipes of all time—spaghetti carbonara! PREP TIME: 10 mins | COOKING TIME: 15 mins | TOTAL TIME: 25 mins | SERVES: 2 INGREDIENTS 300 g spaghetti 1tbsp extra virgin olive oil 100 g bacon, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 50 g Parmesan, grated 2 eggs METHOD Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add a pinch of salt and the spaghetti and boil for 8 minutes then drain, but reserve a cup of the cooking liquid. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying…
A tasty hunger-fixer! Recipe and styling by Anke Roux Photograph by Neil Corder
Creamy mushroom and bacon spaghetti To make this recipe, you will need: bacon, mushrooms, fresh cream and wholewheat spaghetti. TOTAL TIME 30 mins | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 250 g diced streaky bacon 500 g sliced mushrooms 500 ml fresh cream 2 garlic cloves, minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper 500 g packet of wholewheat spaghetti METHOD HEAT a large frying pan over medium-high heat and fry bacon until crispy, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon from the pan and set aside until needed, without discarding the bacon fat. FRY mushrooms, in batches if necessary, in…
This pasta is great for summer – zesty and fresh minus all the heavy sauces.
Tomatoes contain the cancer-fighting antioxidant lycopene, while basil contains all sorts of vitamins and minerals as well as cell-protecting flavonoids and antibacterial oils said to prevent stomach bugs.
TO DRINK: Fryer’s Cove Sauvignon Blanc has the charm and appeal to complement this dish.
A hearty meal that’s great with or without chicken – add a fried chicken breast to bulk it up for a hungry crowd
TO DRINK: Mooiplaas Pinotage 2005: smooth, mellow and lightly wooded, with oodles of red berry, cherry and plum flavours.
TO DRINK: Laphroaig whisky, with a dash of water. Its smoky, peaty flavour is a surprisingly satisfying accompaniment to simple dishes with pure flavours.