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Pasta in Creamy Tomato Sauce

Sunday, February 27, 2011

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Pasta in Creamy Tomato Sauce

What could be on your mind after you get back home from a long tiring day of work, apart from hitting your bed? I would want to cook something in few minutes and wrap up my kitchen. And this recipe is exactly the one you can prepare in few minutes and is effortless. Ingredients: (Serves [...]

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Pasta Marinara with Zucchini and Mozzarella

Friday, April 2, 2010

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Pasta Marinara with Zucchini and Mozzarella

Ingredients: 1 pound or 450 kilos of penne pasta, 2 medium size zucchini; thinly sliced, 4 cups of Marinara sauce, 1 cup olive oil, 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Romano cheese, Salt and pepper to taste, 2 tbsp flour. Method: Heat olive oil in a pan. Spread the flour in a shallow plate. Pat Zucchini slices [...]

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Marinara Sauce

Saturday, March 27, 2010

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Marinara Sauce

Marinara sauce is one of the most common red pasta sauce. It is delicious and can be made quickly. Learn how to prepare Marinara sauce in this recipe. Ingredients: 1/2 cup of Olive oil, 8 cloves of garlic; peeled and halved, 2 onions; chopped, 250 ounce can of Italian tomatoes; crushed, 5-6 sweet basil leaves; [...]

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Mediterranean Linguine with Vegetables

Monday, March 1, 2010

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Mediterranean Linguine with Vegetables

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked wheat linguine pasta, 1 ounce sun-dried tomatoes; drained,(or use grape tomatoes or Vine tomatoes) 8 ounces fresh mushrooms; sliced, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 1 cup onion; finely chopped, 1 medium size green bell pepper; thinly sliced, 1 medium size sweet red bell pepper; thinly sliced, 1 can artichoke hearts; drained and [...]

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Macaroni and Corn on Toast

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

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Macaroni and Corn on Toast

Ingredients: (Serves 3-4) 1 cup macaroni, 1/2 cup sweet corn kernels; boiled with little salt, 1/2 cup grated cheese (any of your choice), 1 small onion; very finely diced, 1 Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum); very finely diced, 1 green chilli; very finely diced, Salt and pepper to taste, 4 tbsp tomato ketchup, Butter for roasting, [...]

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Sicilian Chicken

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

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Sicilian Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 2-3 tbsp flour, 1 cup mushrooms; sliced, 1/4 cup pimento stuffed green olives, 1/4 cup chopped peppers (optional), 2 scallions (with greens); finely chopped, 1 (approx 14oz) can of Italian Style stewed tomatoes, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, 1 tsp dried oregano, Salt and pepper [...]

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Macaroni in Spinach and Cream Sauce

Sunday, April 5, 2009

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Macaroni in Spinach and Cream Sauce

Last afternoon I sat thinking about what can make with spinach since I had to consume it yesterday itself. I desperately wanted to prepare something different to avoid ending up preparing the usual spinach vegetable or curry or parathas, and so on. I had stocked macaroni  last week , so suddenly this recipe struck my mind. I [...]

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10 minute Cheese Garlic Pasta

Saturday, January 10, 2009

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Feeling hungry? And you cannot wait till you cook your meal? Then here is an interesting 10 minute pasta recipe (not the traditional way) that is easy to cook, in less time and will satisy your hunger.   Ingredients: 2 cups shell pasta or macaroni (or any pasta), 2 small white onions; finely chopped, 10-12 cloves of garlic; [...]

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Zucchini Chilli Garlic Spaghetti

Friday, January 9, 2009

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Ingredients: 250gms spaghetti, 5-6 zucchini; thinly sliced, 2 red chillies; thinly sliced, 3-4 pods of garlic; minced, 1 tsp finely chopped parsley, 1/4 cup olive oil, Juice of 1 lemon, Salt and pepper to taste. Method: Boil the spaghetti as per instructions on the package. Drain them and toss little oil, set aside. Heat oil [...]

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Pasta Carbonara

Monday, October 6, 2008

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Ingredients: Serves 2 1/2  packet Whole wheat spaghetti 2 onions; chopped, 4-5 cloves garlic, chopped, 2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, (or Ham or bacon if you like), 2 eggs; beaten, 8-10 peppercorns; crushed, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1-2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, Salt to taste, Olive oil. Method: Boil water and cook the [...]

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Chili Spaghetti

Sunday, August 17, 2008

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Ingredients: 1 packet (7 ounces) spaghetti, 2 small onions; diced, 2 cups tomato paste, 2 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp salt, 3/4 cup grated cheese of your choice, 1 1/2 pound mince, (any meat of your choice) Salt to taste Method: Cook the spaghetti as per instructions given on the package. Meanwhile heat little [...]

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Spaghetti in Balsamic Cream Sauce

Friday, August 15, 2008

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Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 cup thick cream, 1/4 onion; ground, 2-3 garlic cloves; minced, 2 tsp chicken bouillon powdered (chicken cubes), 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese, 2 cups cooked spaghetti. Method: Heat olive oil in a saucepan and add onion. Saute till it is dark brown in color. Then [...]

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Red Pasta Sauce

Sunday, August 10, 2008

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Ingredients: 2 tomatoes; finely chopped, 1/2 cup tomato sauce or puree, 1 small green or red bell pepper (capsicum); very finely chopped, 1 onion; finely chopped, 3 cloves garlic; minced, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp dried parsley, 1 tsp dry basil, 1/4 tsp paprika or red chilli flakes, 1/2 tsp cayyene pepper, 2 tbsp Olive [...]

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Pasta in Alfredo Sauce

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

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Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 2 cups heavy cream; whipped, 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/2 tsp white pepper, Salt to taste. To serve- 10 ounces or 300gms Fettuccini or Angel Hair pasta; cooked. Method: In a saucepan melt the butter. Reduce the flame to low and add cream, cheese, salt [...]

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Pasta in Creamy Ricotta Spinach Sauce

Monday, July 28, 2008

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Ingredients: 12 ounces or 350gms pasta (of your choice), 10 ounces or 300gms spinach leaves; coarsely chopped, 1/2 cup diced scallions (spring onions), 1 cup ricotta cheese, 2 tbsp butter, Salt and Pepper to taste, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, Olive oil. Method: Boil pasta as per the instructions given on the package. Reserve a cup [...]

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Spaghetti Bolognese

Monday, June 9, 2008

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Spaghetti Bolognese

This is a traditional and most favorite Italian dish. The original recipe is made of beef, pork, bacon or lamb. This recipe asks to use lamb or chicken mince, but you can use any meat you prefer. Ingredients: 1 packet Whole wheat Spaghetti or 1 tbsp Olive oil, Dash of salt, Water. For the sauce- [...]

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