Tasty sausages add all the seasoning you need in this creamy and deliciously savoury pasta, which can be on the table in well under 30 min. ALSO SEE: Warm minestrone pasta salad https://www.foodandhome.co.za/entertaining/warm-minestrone-pasta-salad Feature image: Supplied
A pasta night where you pay less is the perfect combo! Get these pasta deals in Cape Town before they expire. Scala Pasta Bar Indulge in pasta made differently at Scala. Located in the dining and entertainment hotspot of Cape Town’s inner city, this upmarket pasta bar is a must-visit location for foodies and pasta lovers alike. What makes this award-winning restaurant unique is its focus on pasta: all of its pasta is made in-house daily and served tapas-style to give diners a unique and unforgettable Italian dining experience. Get this R250 voucher by only paying R99, to use towards…
Take a seat at “the best table in town” and enjoy signature dishes created in collaboration with Michelin-star chef Luciano Monosilio (aka The King of Carbonara), Executive Chef Justin Barker, and his local team of seasoned chefs, at Scala Pasta/Bar. Intrigued? Get an exclusive R500 voucher towards a dining experience at Scala Pasta/Bar. This award-winning pasta bar is a must-visit hotspot in the Mother City. Their winter lunch menu was a huge hit at restaurant week and they’ve (rightly so) been awarded 2 forks by the Gambero Rosso organisation. At Scala you’ll be treated to a unique Italian dining experience with…
We all have a guilty pleasure, and if we’re being honest, pasta is probably most of ours. Diet culture tends to make carbs a sin, but thanks to all the information out there, we now know that this isn’t necessarily true, its about how you make them! These days making a good nutritional pasta is far from hard, you just need to slot in some alternatives. Work those noodles Spaghetti is not always your only choice, even if its your go-to. These days you can get a variety of vegetable options as a replacements to a carb-heavy pasta base. These…
Zucchini, spinach & lemon pasta Simple, vegetarian, tasty! PREP & COOK TIME 30 MINUTES | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 375 g farfalle pasta 6 medium green zucchini 30 g butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed ¼ cup dry white wine 80 ml vegetable stock ½ cup pouring cream 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind 75 g baby spinach leaves ½ cup coarsely chopped fresh chives ¼ cup flaked parmesan METHOD COOK pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender; drain. Return to the pan. MEANWHILE, cut zucchini in half lengthways; slice thinly on the diagonal.…
Pasta is a kitchen staple that comes in a whole host of different shapes and forms. From traditional spaghetti to potato-based gnocchi and everything in between, each different type of pasta is best suited to a specific sauce or dish. In this article we discuss some of the most popular pasta shapes and the best ways to use them. Spaghetti This long and thin pasta is one of the most common and most loved pasta types. The fact that it is only a little thicker than angel hair, but not quite as delicate, means that spaghetti is well suited to…
In this homemade pasta reference guide for beginners, we’re sharing our best basic pasta dough recipe, how to shape your pasta, different pasta fillings, as well as how to make colourful pasta for special occasions. Basic pasta dough recipe Save this easy pasta dough recipe as the only one you’ll need! Pasta shapes Shape Method Tortellini (Half-moon) Roll out the pasta dough to the desired width. Cut out circles of between 5cm – 7cm in diameter. Cover the pasta with a damp cloth so that it does not dry out. Place 5 ml stuffing in the centre of each circle.…
End of the Month Egg & Pasta Pie When there is more month than money left, eggs are the perfect answer for a budget meal. Use any leftover roast veggies, stir fry, roast chicken, or cooked meat. Frozen vegetables can be substituted for the roast vegetables. HANDS-ON TIME 10 minutes | TOTAL TIME 1 hour | SERVES 4-6 INGREDIENTS 250 g (1 ½ cups) macaroni 30 ml (2 tbsp.) chopped fresh basil or parsley 400 g (2 cups) leftover roast vegetables, (roast pumpkin, onion, carrot, sweet potato), diced 50 g (1/3 cup) frozen peas Salt and pepper to taste eggs 185…
Flavourful and done in no time, this aromatic easy garlic butter pasta with herb, Parmesan and anchovies is great for when you’re running short on time but still want a delicious dinner. All you need to do is cook the pasta, prepare a few ingredients and throw them all together for a no-hassle meal. Easy Garlic Butter Pasta with Parmesan & Anchovies TOTAL TIME 30 minutes | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 150g melted butter 2 peeled and minced garlic cloves 30ml (2 tbsp) fresh thyme leaves 30ml (2 tbsp) chopped fresh rosemary leaves 30ml (2 tbsp) chopped fresh parsley leaves 3…
How to cook dry pasta perfectly The secret to cooking the perfect dry pasta is 1, to make sure your pot is big enough and have enough water in it and 2, make sure you have a timer on to make sure you are not over cooking or under cooking your pasta. The average cooing time for pasta is 10-12 minutes First off it to always make sure you have enough salted boiling water to cook the dry pasta in. There should be about 1 litre of water to every 100g of pasta. Once the water is rapidly boiling, add the…
Quick & Easy baby marrow pasta The infamous Baby marrow or to some the zucchini ,so versatile and so flavourful. Try out this absolutely delicious Quick & Easy baby marrow pasta recipe for your next meat -free night. HANDS-ON TIME 20 min| TOTAL TIME 20 min |SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 200 grams baby marrow, cut into rounds ¼ cup olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 300 grams linguine ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated METHOD COOK pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water for the sauce. HEAT olive oil in a pan over a medium-high heat. Add the garlic and…
One can never have too many quick & easy pasta recipes in their repertoire! This green Thai olive pesto pasta is one to add – it requires minimal effort but delivers on both flavour and texture. Prepare this recipe with any of your favourite pasta shapes. Any leftovers can be enjoyed cold the next day, like a pasta salad. Green Thai Olive Pesto Pasta SERVES 4 – 6 INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp olive oil 50g cashew nuts 500g fresh fettuccine pasta 1 packet pitted green olives, halved 1 cup Buffet Olives Green Thai Olive Pesto Lime zest Bunch of coriander,…
Originally called UuniFetaPasta, this simple yet deliciously indulgent dish caused a feta shortage in Finland due to its immense popularity. INGREDIENTS 300 grams baby tomatoes ⅓ cup olive oil 1 garlic clove, grated ½ tsp. dried origanum 2 wheels feta 500 grams penne pasta ½ cup basil METHOD PREHEAT oven to 200℃. TOSS tomatoes, ¼ cup olive oil, garlic and origanum in an oven-proof dish and season with salt and pepper. Arrange the wheels of feta in the middle of the tomatoes and drizzle over the remaining olive oil. BAKE for 30-40 minutes or until tomatoes have burst and feta…
This recipe is an all-time favorite for those rainy days. INGREDIENTS 3 baby marrows, grated 320 grams ricotta ¾ cup grated parmesan 50 grams toasted pine nuts or sunflower seeds 3 egg yolks 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp. thyme leaves, plus extra to garnish ½ tsp. chilli flakes 5 cups tomato pasta sauce 250 grams large pasta shells METHOD PREHEAT oven to 200°C. Oil a shallow 2.5-litre ovenproof dish. MIX together the baby marrow, ricotta, parmesan, nuts or seeds, egg yolks, garlic, thyme and chilli in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Spread pasta sauce into the prepared…
This super easy, healthy and deliciously creamy avocado pasta sauce recipe is made with only a few ingredients and never disappoints! Packed with immune-boosting benefits its a great all-rounder recipe for a lunch or dinner option! And the secret ingredient…? Viavi Avocados of course! Be on the look-out for them, exclusively to Woolworths. Recipe by Izelle Hoffman Photograph by Suikerbos Photography