Archive for the Pasta Category

Mar
12

Chicken Tomato Pasta

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A delicious home made pasta recipe with a tomato base. Use fresh pasta, or if you have a pasta machine then make your own – it’s easy! 1st – make the sauce and put onto simmer, whilst the sauce is simmering you can make and cook the pasta. You can add chicken and bacon or […]

Jan
14

Boscailoa Bake

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Ingredients 250 g penne pasta olive oil cooking spray 1 medium red onion, chopped 150 g rindless bacon rashers, chopped 200 g button mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp chopped fresh chives 3 tsp whole grain mustard 2 Tbsp chopped fresh flat leaf parsley 1 cup light and creamy evaporated milk 1 Tbsp cornflour 4 thick […]

Jan
12

Salmon and Chilli Angel Hair Pasta

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Ingredients 400 g angel hair pasta or spaghettini 2 x 200 g cans salmon 2 large tomatoes, diced 2 cups rocket 1 long red chilli, deseeded, finely chopped 1 Tbsp olive oil Directions Cook pasta following packet directions until al dente. Drain pasta, return to saucepan adding remaining ingredients and toss until well combined. Serve.

Jan
12

Quick Vege Fettuccine

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Ingredients 400 g fettuccine pasta 1/2 cup vegetable stock small onion, chopped finely 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 courgettes, cut into thin sticks 3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in water, chopped 2 cups spinach 1 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup grated parmesan 2 Tbsp shaved parmesan (garnish) black pepper to season Directions Cook pasta following packet […]

Jan
12

Chicken and Mushroom Rigatoni

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Ingredients 400 g rigatoni or penne pasta Olive oil 200 g  button mushrooms, sliced 2 cups shredded skinless cooked chicken 2 cups spinach 1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice 1 Tbsp olive oil Directions Cook pasta following packet directions until al dente. Spray a large non-stick frying pan with oil. Heat on medium high heat and […]

Jan
12

Roast Pumpkin, Ricotta and Pine Nut Pasta

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Ingredients 400 g macaroni 700 g pumpkin, peeled, cut into cubes (3 cups) 2 Tbsp water Olive oil 200 g reduced fat ricotta, crumbled 2 Tbsp pine nuts, toasted 2 Tbsp fresh sage, finely chopped pepper Directions Cook macaroni following packet directions until al dente. Preheat grill on high, place pumpkin in a shallow microwave […]

Jan
11

Chicken Bacon and Pesto Spaghetti

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Ingredients 3 chicken bacon rashers 80 gms spaghetti 1 Tbsp pesto 1/4 red capsicum, diced 1 Tbsp fresh basil 1/4 cup grated mozzarella salt and pepper 1 cup mixed salad leaves Directions Grill bacon until crispy, cut into small pieces. Cook spaghetti, following packet directions until al dente, drain and return to pan. Add pesto […]

Jan
10

Simple Lasagne

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Ingredients 500 gms lean mince beef 2 cloves garlic, chopped (or 2 tsp garlic puree) 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried oregano 425 gm can tomato puree 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 packet tomato soup 2 tsp instant beef stock 1 1/2 cups hot water 150 gm small lasagne noodles (or sheets) 2 cups […]

Jan
10

Mini Meatballs

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Ingredients 500 gms lean mince beef 1/2 cup rolled oats 1 Tbsp instant beef stock 1 1/2 Tbsp soya sauce 2 Tbsp tomato ketchup 1 small onion, finely diced 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried oregano Directions Combine all ingredients, mix well. Using your hands is best! If mix is too wet, add more […]

Jan
08

Corn & Capsicum Pasta Salad

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Ingredients 120g spiral pasta 310g can corn kernels, rinsed, drained 50g cherry tomatoes, halved 2 spring onions ends trimmed, chopped 1 celery stick, trimmed, sliced 1 small red capsicum, halved, deseeded, finely chopped 2 tbsp low-fat natural yoghurt 2 tbsp light sour cream 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tbsp fresh lime or lemon juice 2 […]