Cut 2 pieces of parchment paper, each about 30 x 20cm. Heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat, toss in the garlic and saute for 2 mins. Fish out the garlic, then tip in the tomatoes and chilli and season. Simmer for 20 mins, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 180C. […]
This is a cross between a hearty soup and a main meal. Put the finely chopped onion, celery and garlic into a saucepan with a little olive oil and the rosemary (if using) and cook as gently as possible, with the lid on, for about 15-20 mins, until the veg is soft, but not browned. […]
Cook pasta in a large pan of boiling, well salted water. Meanwhile, fry the spring onions and chilli in a generous amount of olive oil (about 3 – 4 tbsp) until softened, stirring frequently. Then add the garlic and fry for a minute or two. Add the tomato and a pinch of salt. Allow to […]
Put a large pan of water on to boil. Add the salt and cook the pasta until al dente. In a small frying pan, heat the oil over a medium heat and add the bacon. Fry for a few minutes until crispy. Add the chilli and garlic and fry for a few minutes more. Add […]
Boil the stock with the rosemary until reduced by half. Then whisk in the crème fraiche and boil again for 3 mins. Strain the sauce then return to the pan. Cook pasta until al dente. If using fresh beans, pod them and boil for 2 mins in salted water until tender. Drain. There’s no need […]
Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling salted water until al dente. Heat 1-2 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan and add the pancetta. Fry over a medium heat, stirring until crispy. Add the garlic and chilli and fry gently for a few minutes. Next, add the butter beans and fry, stirring […]
First make the spice blend. Lightly roast the spices in a dry pan being careful not to brown or burn. Add to a spice blender or pestle and mortar and grind to a fine powder. Chop the onions and add to a medium pan with a little oil and fry gently for about ten minutes. […]
Put the tomatoes under a hot grill until they become soft but not brown. Skin them if desired then set aside. Blanch the almonds in boiling water for 2 mins, peel off skins and chop coarsely. Chop the grilled tomatoes and put in a bowl with garlic, chilli, almonds, parsley, salt and olive oil. Mix […]
Make pasta: Sift flour and salt into food processor, slowly pour in the egg and yolks , followed by the olive oil. As soon as the mixture comes together into a dough, switch off the machine. Put the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knead for 10-15 mins, until smooth. Wrap in cling […]
This is a really simple recipe and very healthy. Boil the pasta, we use De Cecco pasta shells but any good quality pasta will do. Meanwhile add the garlic to a frying pan with olive oil. Fry gently until softened and then add the tuna, capers and tomato. Mix well and gently warm through, when […]