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Tomato & Ricotta Pasta Bake

Published by Monica

Everyone loves a good cheesy pasta bake, am I right? This one has a beautiful tomato sauce that will be mixed with cooked pasta and placed in the baking tray on top of which you will dollop a beautiful ricotta mixture that will just melt away…absolutely heavenly! You could use your favorite jarred tomato sauce although I always highly recommend making your own from scratch because it tastes so much better! Recipe is for 4-6 people Ingredients: For the tomato sauce: 8 ripe tomatoes, peeled & finely chopped (you can use a food processor) 4 cloves of garlic, peeled and left whole 1 teaspoon dried origano 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar A pinch of dried chilies, optional 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 500 gr of short shaped pasta (penne, fusilli etc…) Salt and pepper to taste For the ricotta mix: 2 cups ricotta 1 cup grated parmigiano 1/2 cup grated mozzarella Pinch of nutmeg A handful of fresh basil, finely chopped 1 egg yolk Salt and pepper to taste To Finish: 1 cup grated mozzarella …

Pasta with Cilantro, Garlic & Veggies

Published by Monica

This pasta is light and fresh dressed in a cilantro and garlic mix and loads of your preferred veggies. I usually do this with boiled carrots and zucchinis but please feel free to use whatever veggies you love or have on hand! Comes together really quickly. Recipe is for 2. Ingredients: 200 gr whole wheat fusilli, or any pasta you have on hand or prefer 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped 3 small zucchinis, chopped into bite size pieces 2 medium carrots, chopped into bite size pieces Olive oil Salt and pepper Method: Place a pot filled with water and bring it to the boil. Add the pasta. Five minutes later, in the same water the pasta is cooking, add your chopped veggies let cook. When pasta is done drain and set aside. In a pan add olive oil and garlic. When the garlic starts getting fragrant add the cilantro and cook for about 5-7 minutes. Season well. Add drained pasta and veggies to the cilantro mixture. Mix well. Serve warm …