pasta

Can you lose weight eating pasta? I'm not sure its in any way proven but since I've been eating pasta I have lost weight. I used to rarely eat it on the assumption it was calorific, but recently I've been experimenting with eating smaller portions. Instead of the packet recommended amount (dry...

I was reading a thread on another forum where someone suggested using polenta that had been cooled on a sheet pan and cut into strips, as a sub for pasta sheets in lasagna. They claim they have done this and it came out good. I'm thinking that any liquid would turn the polenta to mush during...

PASTA FASUL Serves 4 Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving 4 ounces pancetta, diced 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced 2 medium carrots, finely diced 2 medium ribs celery, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup white wine 6 cups low sodium chicken broth...

PASTA CARBONARA Makes 4-6 servings Ingredients 6 slices pancetta, chopped bite-sized 2 TB olive oil 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp fresh rosemary, minced 1 18oz package penne, gemelli, casarecce 3 egg yolks 1/2 cup Parmesan, grated 1/2 cup pecorino, grated 2 TB fresh parsley, chopped 1/2 tsp...

Serves 4, Preparation time 20 mins, Cooking time 25-30 mins Fresh squid, 600 g Pasta Calamarata, 500 g Fresh Tomatoes you prefer, 500 g Garlic, 2 peeled cloves Dry white wine, 1/2 glass Chopped parsley, a handful EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 2 tablespoons Salt and black ground pepper, to...

Ingredients 200 gm Fusilli pasta 100 gm Sliced cooked ham, chopped 2 tblsp Olive oil 2 eggs 80 gm Cheese, grated Seasoning Method Add the fusilli pasta to a pan of boiling salted water and boil for 6 - 8 minutes. Drain and keep aside. Heat the olive oil in a wok and stir fry the chopped ham...

I make this every summer and freeze for the winter. Everyone's fave here is smoked chicken fettucine and sauce. I got tomatoes at $1 kg, so got 10 kgs and made sauce this morning. Tomatoes, garlic,salt,pepper, oregano and basil. Herbs from our garden. Pics to follow. Russ

The concept of the CookingBites Cookalong is to cook 'classic’ or regional recipes and/or practice specific techniques. Its similar in concept but rather more specific than 'Dish of the Month'. This time round the chosen dish is Pasta Carbonara. This dish can be made in its classic form or you...

This is an easy dish to make if you have ready-cooked beetroot. You can use the cooked beetroot sold in the supermarket (not pickled). The magical transformation of plain pasta to a dramatic pinky red is great fun. You can use any shape of pasta you like. I used giant Paccheri Rigati because it...

Serves: 2 | Preparation time: 20 mins | Cooking time: 1 hour Cavatelli or Ditalini: 150 g Canned chickpeas: 100 g Bacon or lard or pork rind: 50 g Garlic cloves: 2 Onions: 1 Chili peppers: 1 Bay leaves: 1 Rosemary: about 1 sprig Tomato sauce: 3 tbsp Water: as needed Extra virgin olive oil: to...

Ragu 1/2 cup olive oil 6 cloves garlic 1 rib celery, finely chopped 1 medium carrot, peeled and finely chopped 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 1/2 lb. pancetta, coarsely ground 2 lbs. veal, coarsely ground 2 lbs. pork butt, coarsely ground 1/4 cup chopped parsley 2 1/2 cups chicken stock...

According to my search here, it has been five years since anyone posted a tetrazzini recipe. The author of this recipe says it is different in that she uses nutmeg, which gives it a wonderful, different taste. Let's hope so. Chicken Tetrazzini 2 cups sliced mushrooms 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup...

Vegan Richa recipe

Chicken linguini Marsala 2