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10 Pasta recipes we’ll be making all year round

April 17, 2020

Pasta is a staple in almost everyone’s pantry. For some (and definitely for us), pasta is the ultimate comfort food. But, before we start with our collection of pasta dishes we’ll be making all year round, let’s show you how to make your own pasta dough. It’s fairly easy and very, very satisfying. Take your simple ingredients, add a whole lot of love and you’ve got fresh pasta, one of the world’s most gratifying dishes – whichever shape or flavour it comes in. Here’s how to make your own pasta dough from scratch. And it is much easier than you…

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Three-cheese broccoli pasta

September 23, 2019

Recipe and styling by Nomvuselelo Mncube Photograph by Dylan Swart

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Beef ragù with pasta and gremolata

May 10, 2019

This dish is perfect for when you want to potter around the kitchen over the weekend. Recipe and styling by Sarah Dall Photograph by Toby Murphy

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Lentil pasta with leeks and shredded Brussels sprouts

June 22, 2017

Move over, wheat-based pastas! We’re loving the health benefits of Happy Earth People’s chickpea and lentil fusilli pastas – they’re made with nothing but 100% chickpeas and lentils respectively, so are fabulously high in protein, low GI and free from all grains, including wheat. Serve with your favourite pasta sauce, preferably loaded with veg, for extra goodness. Available at select health stores and online at happyearthpeople.com, faithful-to-nature.co.za, yuppiechef.com. Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi Photograph by Dylan Swart

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Capellini pasta with baby marrow ribbons and deconstructed four cheese sauce

September 30, 2016

This capellini pasta with baby marrow ribbons and deconstructed four cheese sauce is the perfect lunch or dinner for busy weeknights. TO DRINK: Constantia Uitsig Semillon will cut through the cheese.

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Broad bean, asparagus and smoked salmon pasta

August 4, 2016

Print Recipe Broad bean, asparagus and smoked salmon pasta Ingredients 30ml (2 tbsp) butter 6 spring onions, chopped 90ml dry white wine 200g crème fraîche salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 30ml (2 tbsp) fresh dill, finely chopped juice of ½ lemon 300g fresh or frozen broad beans 200g fresh asparagus, trimmed and

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Pasta bake with bacon, peas and roast butternut

July 18, 2016

Print Recipe Pasta bake with bacon, peas and roast butternut Serves: 6 – 8 Cooking Time: 1 hour 30 min Ingredients ROAST BUTTERNUT 100g butternut, diced 125ml (½ cup) olive oil 45ml (3 tbsp) fresh thyme, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste BÉCHAMEL SAUCE 125g unsalted

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Tomato and basil zucchini pasta

June 6, 2016

I grew up LOVING pasta – especially pesto pasta. This is the healthy version. It tastes just as good and won’t leave you feeling bloated.

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Fresh pasta with sage butter

May 6, 2016

Fresh pasta with sage butter is such a simple dish, but the sage is so pungent that it is always a hit. It needs lashings of freshly ground pepper and the best Parmesan you can find. Don’t be shy with either of those ingredients.

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Basic pasta

January 17, 2016

Makes: 300g dough INGREDIENTS: 3 eggs 300g cake flour 15ml olive oil METHOD: Combine all the ingredients in a food processor until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Remove and knead until smooth, elastic and slightly moist to the touch. Cover and rest. The dough can also be mixed by hand. SHAPES AND FILLINGS 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 5ml stuffing in the centre of each circle. Brush one side of…

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Pasta frittata

January 17, 2016

This is sure to be one of the most unique breakfast/brunch/lunch dishes you’ve ever had. A pasta frittata is delicious comfort food, bursting with sharp flavours.