Prep time: 5 minsCooking time: 10-12 mins If, like me, you find yourself with some under-ripe cherry tomatoes, then this is the perfect recipe. It's quick and simple. And for some reason, my whole family (myself included) inhales it. Feeds the whole family, with second helpings. INGREDIENTS: 750 g penne pasta2 punnets, cherry tomatoes (halved)4 … Continue reading Cherry Tomato Pasta
Category: Pasta
Chilli-Mac Skillet
Prep time: 10 minsCooking time: 45 mins This is my son's favourite recipe. It's another son's worst nightmare, mainly because of the kidney beans. But 6/7 ain't bad. It's a great use of ingredients, and it's delicious. Feeds 7 hungry mouths, with second helpings. INGREDIENTS: 750g minced beef1 large brown onion1 can diced tomatoes1 green … Continue reading Chilli-Mac Skillet
Cacio e pepe
Prep time: 2 minsCooking time: 10 mins Cheese and pepper pasta. This is a classic Italian recipe, which is easy and quick to make. I used only parmesan, but a mix of pecorino and parmesan would also work. Feeds 7 hungry mouths. INGREDIENTS: 750g spaghetti1/4 cup butter1-2 tsp cracked pepper1-1.5 cup(s) parmesan, grated3/4 cooking water … Continue reading Cacio e pepe
Spaghetti BPG (bacon, peas, & garlic)
Prep time: 5 minsCooking time: 20-25 mins This recipe is a no brainer. It's delicious and easy to make. The trick lies with cooking the garlic correctly. The aim is to produce a slightly thickened garlic and oil/fat reduction, which simmers while the pasta cooks. With this method, the garlic doesn't burn and you get … Continue reading Spaghetti BPG (bacon, peas, & garlic)
Chorizo, Tomato, & Red Onion Pasta
Prep time: 10 minsCooking time: 15-20mins I scrounged some ingredients for this recipe, wanting to minimise the number of visits to the grocery store these days... So this is a version of my favourite pasta recipe, which is usually devoured by the kids. It uses chorizo, cherry tomatoes, and red onions for sweetness that are … Continue reading Chorizo, Tomato, & Red Onion Pasta
