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IT’S A PASTA PARTY

Pasta Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate it than by twirling your fork into some delicious, unique recipes? Forget the usual spaghetti; let’s shake things up with two fun and quirky dishes that’ll make your Pasta Day unforgettable. Celebrated on the 25th of October annually, this day gives a chance to try different pasta recipes. Whether you’re hosting a cosy dinner for two or a full-blown pasta party, these recipes will elevate your celebration to the next level. So, roll up your sleeves and let the pasta-making adventure begin!

By You Desk
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October 22, 2024

world pasta day

Easy Cheesy Tomato Pasta

Indulge in the mouth-watering taste of this Easy Cheesy Tomato Pasta, made irresistible with the rich flavour of cheese. This pasta is a perfect blend of taste and cheesiness, making it an irresistible choice. Try this recipe at home and make your family meals extra special…

INGREDIENTS

Cooking oil 4 tbs

Tomatoes (sliced) 3 medium

Paprika powder 1 tsp

Stock cube 1

Garlic (chopped) 1 tbs

Onion (chopped) 1 medium

Beef mince (hand chopped) 300g

Paprika powder 1 tsp

Himalayan pink salt ½ tsp or to taste

Black pepper (crushed) 1 tsp

Dried Italian herbs 2 tsp

Water 1 cup or as required

Tomato paste 2 tbs

Fresh basil leaves (chopped) handful

Elbow pasta 250g boiled with salt

Mozzarella cheese (grated) 100g

Cheddar cheese (grated) 50g

DIRECTIONS

* In a saucepan, add cooking oil, garlic and mix well.

* Add tomatoes, pink salt, dried Italian herb, paprika powder, black pepper crushed, mix well and cook on medium flame for 1-2 minutes, cover and cook on low flame for 4-5 minutes.

* Add water, stock cube and mix well.

* Turn off the flame, blend well and set aside.

* In a wok, add cooking oil, garlic, onion and sauté until translucent.

* Add beef mince and mix well until it changes colour.

* Add paprika powder, pink salt, black pepper crushed, dried Italian herbs, mix well and cook on medium flame for 1-2 minutes.

* Add water and mix well, cover and cook for 8-10 minutes.

* Add tomato paste and mix well.

* Add fresh basil leaves and mix well.

* Add boiled pasta, prepared tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese and mix well.

* Add mozzarella cheese and fresh basil leaves, cover and steam cook on low flame until cheese melts (4-5 minutes) and serve.

Italian Pasta Salad

A fresh and fulfilling Italian Pasta Salad Recipe. Try this unique recipe…

INGREDIENTS

Penne macaroni 70g

Fusilli macaroni 70g

Shell macaroni 70g

Water as required

Cold water as required

Pickled cucumber ½ cup

Pickle juice 1 tbs

Garlic clove 2

Olive oil 5 tbs or as required

Salt 1½ tbs or to taste

Red chilli (crushed) ½ tsp

Red bell pepper (diced) ½ cup

Cucumber (deseeded and diced) ½ cup

Black olives ½ cup

Green olives ½ cup

Cherry tomatoes ½ cup

Capsicum (diced) ½ cup

Beef pepperoni (small) ½ cup

Onion (diced) ½ cup

Cottage cheese cubes 200g

Fresh parsley ½ cup

Black pepper (crushed) as required

DIRECTIONS

* In a pot, add water, salt, mix well and bring it to boil.

* Add penne macaroni, fusilli macaroni, shell macaroni, mix well and boil for 5-7 minutes then strain and rinse with tap water and set aside.

* In a blender, add pickled cucumber, pickled juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, red chilli crushed, black pepper crushed, blend well and set aside.

* In a bowl, add boiled pasta macaroni, prepared salad dressing and mix well.

* Add red bell pepper, cucumber, black olives, green olives, cherry tomatoes, capsicum, beef pepperoni, onion, cottage cheese, fresh parsley and toss well.

* Sprinkle black pepper crushed garnish with cherry tomato and serve!

Courtesy: Food Fusion Recipes by Seema Hanif