Pot & Steamer Recipes continued
2. Add pasta to the water. Cook until done,
about 5-6 minutes. Drain, making sure to
reserve half a cup of the cooking water.
3. Gently toss the pasta in half of the oil. Set
aside.
4. Heat remaining oil in the pot on setting
7. Add pancetta, garlic, onion and thyme.
Cook for about 5 minutes or until golden
brown.
5. Add mushrooms to the pot. Cook for about
10 minutes or until tender.
6. Add butter and wine. Cook for about 2
minutes.
7. Add pasta, water and remaining
ingredients. Stir vigorously until creamy.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
8. Serve with a wedge of lemon and extra
parmesan.
Super Quick Tomato and Basil Pasta
This recipe is great as it tastes amazing but
only takes 15 minutes to make!
375g dried spaghetti pasta
2 tbsp olive oil
2 onions, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
¹⁄³ cup tomato paste
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tsp caster sugar
2 x 400g cans cherry tomatoes
½ bunch fresh basil
Grated parmesan cheese, to garnish
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1. Fill the pot halfway with water. Place on
setting 15. Bring water to the boil. Add a
pinch of salt.
2. Add pasta to the water. Cook until done,
about 5-6 minutes. Drain. Gently toss the
pasta in half of the oil. Set aside.
3. Add remaining oil to the pot. Heat oil on
setting 8.
4. Add onions and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes
or until tender.
5. Add tomato paste, vinegar and sugar. Cook
for 1 minute or until golden brown.
6. Add tomatoes. Increase heat to setting 10.
Bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes or
until sauce has thickened slightly.
7. Add pasta to the sauce. Add basil. Season
to taste with salt and pepper.
8. Top with grated parmesan cheese. Serve.
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