Mary Berry explained: “Pistou is a classic Provençal sauce made of basil, garlic and oil.” These three ingredients are also the base for a pesto sauce. The only difference between the Provençal sauce and a pesto sauce is that the latter has pine nuts and Parmesan included in the recipe. To cook a delicious pistou … Read more
There’s nothing nicer than a fresh homemade dinner, but sometimes they can become overly complicated and take lots of time. Whilst this may be something people enjoy on the weekends, weekday dinners are often more simple and quick. BBC Good Food recently shared their five-ingredient sausage pasta recipe which is ready in under 20 minutes. … Read more
Heat a pot of water on the stove for the spaghetti. When it’s almost at a boil, get started on the sauce. Warm vegetable oil to a large pan (preferably one with a lid) and add in chopped spring onions, stirring until vibrantly green. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, … Read more
Restaurateur Damiano Carrara revealed the simplicity required to enjoy delicious and authentic seafood pasta dishes at home. The chef, originally from Lucca in Italy, made his This Morning debut on Tuesday, April 23. Starring on the ITV daytime show, Damiano Carrara may be a new face to British viewers, but he is well known across … Read more
Instructions Pre-heat the oven to 220°C / 425°F / Gas 7. Measure the oil into a large poly bag, add the onions and red pepper and season well. Toss together and turn into a large roasting tin and roast in pre-heated oven, turning from time to time, for about 40 minutes, until the vegetables are … Read more
Instructions Combine broth, pasta, oil, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt, 1.25ml (1/4 teaspoon) pepper, and 120ml (1/2 cup) water in a large straight-sided skillet. Bring to a boil over medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, 9 minutes. Season chicken generously with salt and pepper; add to skillet. Continue to cook, stirring, until pasta is al dente … Read more
Instructions Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions, and after draining the cooked orzo (or puntarelle as this barley- or rice-like shape is called in the De Cecco range), rinse under cold water and leave to drain again. Tip the drained pasta into a large mixing bowl and stir through the olive oil to … Read more
There are so many recipes out there for pasta, many of which call for a long list of ingredients. While some are creamy and others are made with a rich tomato sauce, Scottish food influencer Renu Bhardwaj (@hey_renu) has a simple alternative. Known for her quick, healthy recipes, Renu’s recipe for chilli and garlic pasta … Read more
If you’re looking for a quick and easy meal, there is quite nothing like chowing down on a bowl of pasta after a long day. While canned tomato sauce isn’t always the best, it can easily be doctored up and Michelin-starred chef Gordon Ramsay shared exactly how he does it himself. Using staple spices and … Read more
Instructions Cook the pasta according to packet instructions in plenty of salted boiling water, and then after 5 minutes add the peas to the pasta water. When the pasta is cooked, drain with the peas. Put the dry pan back on the heat with the cream, ham and Parmesan and warm it through. Add the … Read more
