Description: Simple yet delectable pasta. Rich flavour of pancetta is irresistible. Additional white wine gives a nice flavour to pasta. This can be a fantastic midweek meal or weekend treat meal.Serves: 2Cooking time: 25 minutes Ingredients Spaghetti - 160g Pancetta - 100g Pecorino cheese - 40g Garlic - chopped in fine pieces, 2 cloves Dry … Continue reading Spaghetti with pecorino cheese and pancetta – Pasta alla gricia
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Bolognese
Description: Healthy homemade Bolognese pasta. For those who are not a big fan of vegetables, this would be one of the best dishes to eat vegetables with meat. If you have left-over red wine, This is the moment to splash it into the pasta sauce.Serves: 4Cooking time: 60 minutes Ingredients Beef mince (5%) - 400g … Continue reading Bolognese
Prosciutto Caprese Bites
Description: Easy and quick canape to prepare for a party or appetiser at home. You may even add a piece on the side of your salad or main dish. It would look pretty as decoration too. You can make it with your children as it does not really involve using knives. As a carb-free canapé, … Continue reading Prosciutto Caprese Bites
Pancetta and spinach gigli pasta with pecorino cheese
Description: Enjoyable pasta not only for its amazing taste but also cute appearance. On top of that, spinach boosts the nutritional value of the dish. If you find a funny shape of pasta, you can try it. We eat pasta with our eyes too. If you don’t have any funny shapes, of course, you can … Continue reading Pancetta and spinach gigli pasta with pecorino cheese
Spaghetti aglio e olio peperoncino with Octopus
Description: This can be served cold or warm. Parsley gives off great aromas and freshness, and garlic and chilli give a nice punch, perfect for a sunny summer.Serves: 2Cooking time: 25 minutes Ingredients Spaghetti - 180g Boiled octopus (alternatively, uncooked octopus and boil at home) - chopped in small pieces, 160g Garlic - chopped, 2 … Continue reading Spaghetti aglio e olio peperoncino with Octopus
Bruschetta spaghetti
Description: Bruschetta in pasta. Fresh, light, and filled with flavour. You can serve hot or cold. Alongside a glass of white wine would be my favorite to share with a friend. It can be either a main dish or a side dish if you use different types of pasta such as farfalle.Serves: 2Cooking time: 25 … Continue reading Bruschetta spaghetti
Caprese con prosciutto crudo
Description: An easy and quick appetiser to prepare at home. A carb-free appetiser (really low carb content), people who require insulin injections do not need to worry about carbs here 🙂 It is not only delicious but also cheap and cute! This dish goes well with some nice bread.Serves: 2Cooking time: 10 minutes Ingredients Tomato - … Continue reading Caprese con prosciutto crudo
Spaghetti Carbonara
Description: Smashing. Real Italian-style carbonara. No cream is needed for this recipe. All we need is cheese, egg, and black pepper, nothing else. A combination of thick and creamy sauce with pancetta makes the perfect spaghetti carbonara for a special occasion to spoil you completely.Serves: 2Cooking time: 25 minutes Ingredients Spaghetti - 180g Egg yolk … Continue reading Spaghetti Carbonara
Mushroom risotto (Risotto ai funghi)
Description: Creamy risotto with mushrooms. It's simple to make and ideal for a midweek meal. The nice scent from fresh parsley gives you a refreshing feeling.Serves: 2Cooking time: 40 minutes Ingredients Mushrooms - 160g sliced Risotto rice - 150g Garlic - 2 cloves, crushed Vegetable stock cube - ¾ cube in 700ml boiling water Butter … Continue reading Mushroom risotto (Risotto ai funghi)