PASTA RECIPES

Creamy Farfalle With Fresh Mushroom, Parmesan Cheese and Herbs

Farfalle are a type of pasta. Commonly known as “bow-tie pasta”, the name is derived from the Italian word farfalla(butterfly). The “e” at the end of the word is the Italian feminine plural ending, making the meaning of the word “butterflies”.

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Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, add the farfalle, and cook according to the packet instructions. Sautè the onion, tomatoe and mushroom with olive oil in a second pan and cook until done. Add the Parmesan Cheese and Heavy Cream.

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When the farfalle is  cooked, drain in a colander, saving a little of the cooking water. Add the pasta to the sauce and stir in most of the mint, finely sliced – if the pan isn’t big enough, mix it all together in a large warmed bowl.Season with salt and pepper. Add little sugar if you want. Serve hot as soon as possible  Enjoy!

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Baked Cannelloni Stuffed With Oatmeal Breaded Chicken Breast Fritters In Mascarpone And Tomatoe Sauce

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This quick and easy version of the baked cannelloni dish perfect to all who will love the crunchiness oatmeal breaded chicken , cheese filling and tomato sauce.

Ingredients

  • cannelloni tubes
  • A few chopped parsley
  • Grated Parmesan cheese
  • Grated Cheddar Cheese for toppings

For the Filling:

  • 500g chicken breast
  • oatmeal
  • 225g fat-free natural cottage cheese
  • Roasted Sesame
  • Roasted Thyme
  • Chopped fresh mint
  • 2 egg yolk
  • Salt and ground black pepper

For the Sauce:

  • Cream Cheese
  • Pinch of sugar
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • Salt and ground black pepper
  • Tomatoe paste
  • Chopped White onion
  • Balsamic Vinegar
  • Butter
  • Soda Water
  1. Cook the cannelloni tubes like cooking spaghetti pasta.
  2. For Fillings, cut the chicken breast into strips then breaded it with oatmeal, egg,cottage cheese, roasted sesame and thyme, chopped mint,salt, sugar & ground pepper. Then fried .
  3. Mix cream cheese to the fritters . Spoon the filling into the cannelloni tubes and arrange them in an ovenproof dish.
  4. Mix the tomatoes paste with sugar, garlic , balsamic vinegar and seasoning , & soda water together and pour over the cannelloni. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C/180°C Fan/Gas Mark 6 for about 15minutes, until bubbling and golden brown.
  5. Make the mascarpone sauce – cream cheese , butter with onion.
  6. On plating. Lay the tubes, side by side, on top of the tomato sauce and spoon over the mascarpone sauce. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese. And Serve…

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