TO DRINK: Laphroaig whisky, with a dash of water. Its smoky, peaty flavour is a surprisingly satisfying accompaniment to simple dishes with pure flavours.
This recipe comes from a friend of mine, Francesco Masseli,who makes the best red sauce ever.
Is there any better quick and easy supper than cheat’s spaghetti Bolognese? This classic recipe gets a makeover for the lazy cook while maintaining delicious comforting flavours.
To drink: A sauvignon blanc/semillon blend has grassy, lemony flavours that will pair nicely with the baby marrow.
Giovanna is an incredible, tireless nonna who just gives and gives. This is abundant, packed with goodies and full of flavour. The sauce goes well anytime but particularly in summer when peppers and eggplants are at their best. Use basil instead of the marjoram, if you prefer. Difficulty level: Easy
Print Recipe Tomato, coriander and chickpea spaghetti Instructions 1 Cook 400g spaghetti in salted, rapidly boiling water until al dente. Strain and set aside. Heat 30ml (2 tbsp) avocado oil in a heavy-based pan and sauté 1 finely chopped onion for about 3 minutes. Crush 1 garlic clove and stir through. Add 5ml (1 tsp)
Fresh and light as a main meal, this also makes a great starter.
TO DRINK: Sequillo White, a spicy, fragrant blend of Rhone varieties.
This is a very simple dish but get it right and the whole thing is so much greater than the sum of its parts. Try to use uncooked prawns if you can, and the ripest softest tomatoes – when I say soft, I mean soft like a ripe peach. They don’t eat tomatoes any other way in Italy.
It makes a change to have pasta without sauce. This peasantstyle spaghetti dish uses olive oil as the lubricant. Crispy bacon bits, broad beans and breadcrumbs work well with the strings of pasta. TO DRINK: Go for Bouchard Finlayson Missionvale Chardonnay, an elegant wine with a lingering aftertaste.
There’s nothing quite like sitting down to a bowl of beautifully cooked pasta – the kind that hugs the sauce just right and leaves you licking your plate clean. But I’ll be the first to admit, I’ve had my fair share of pasta flops. Limp spaghetti, bland sauces, and slippery noodles that just won’t behave. So, if your pasta efforts haven’t always gone to plan, don’t worry – here are six common mistakes to avoid so you can get it right every time. Read more: Alternatives for cream on pasta night Overcooking the pasta Soft, overdone pasta has no business…
These Italian-style meatballs are hearty, flavour-packed, and simmered in a rich tomato sauce that tastes like it’s been passed down through generations. Whether you serve them over spaghetti, in a sub, or straight from the pan, they’re comfort food at its best, and surprisingly easy to whip up at home. Did you make this recipe? Tag us on Instagram @foodandhomesa! Also See: Homemade tomato sauce for every occasion https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/homemade-tomato-sauce-for-every-occasion
Hosting a dinner party can get tricky, what with all the menu planning, dietary preferences, and seasonal availability to keep track of. To make this a little easier, we’ve created 5 foolproof dinner menus for each season, including a starter, main, side, dessert, and a drink pairing. All you’ll need to come up with is a snazzy table setting and a playlist that sets the mood. Leave the Come Dine With Me-esque kitchen chaos for the TV and enjoy your next dinner party, stress-free! Menu 1: A lazy Summer braai This menu hits the spot with South African favourites that…