Archive for the ‘Pasta’ Category

Tuna and chilli spaghetti

Ingredients 400g spaghetti 1 tbs olive oil 2 1/2 tbs drained capers 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 green chillies, deseeded and chopped 200g punnet grape tomatoes, halved 2 tuna steaks 1/3 cup fresh basil 200g baby spinach leaves Directions Cook spaghetti as per packet directions, drain. Meanwhile, sear tuna on each side on a very [...]

Linguine with garlic prawns and basil (serves 4)

Ingredients 375g dry linguine pasta 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil 650g green king prawns, peeled 1 large red chilli, sliced 2 garlic cloves 5 ripe medium tomatoes, chopped 6 green shallots, sliced 1/2c shredded fresh basil salt and pepper Directions Cook pasta until cooked. Drain. Heat oil in pan, add prawns and cook for [...]

Chilli, garlic and basil spaghetti

Ingredients 375g dried spaghetti 1/3 cup olive oil 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 4 green shallots, finely chopped 2 long red chillies, chopped 1/2 cup loosely packed, finely shredded basil 100g feta crumbed pepper parmesan Directions Cook pasta. Cook garlic over heat, remove from heat and add shallot and chilli. Toss all ingredients through hot [...]

Roast pumpkin and goat’s cheese fettuccine

Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 12 fresh sage leaves 500g chopped butternut pumpkin 3 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander salt and pepper 375g dried fettuccine pasta 150g goat’s cheese 4 green shallots, finely chopped 1 garlic clove Directions Cook sage leaves in oil until crisp. Combine pumkin, cumin and coriander and oil and [...]

Avocado and crisp proscuitto pasta

Ingredients 8-10 slices proscuitto 500g dried penne pasta 2 avocados, peeled and seeded rind and juice of one lemon 1/2cup extra virgin olive oil salt and petter 1 cup fresh basil leaves 60g shaved parmesan Directions Cook proscuitto until crispy and cook pasta. Mash avocado with lemon rind and juice, olive oil and salt and [...]

Chicken and pasta bake

This recipe can used as a base for many variations – use herbs such as oregano, thyme, basil or sage in place of or in addition to the chilli in the recipe. Ingredients 250g macaroni pasta 1 chopped brown onion grated rind and juice of 1 lemon 3 finely chopped clove of garlic 1tsp dried [...]