Classic bolognese sauce

Classic bolognese sauce - Authentic taste of Italy - minced beef, minced pork, diced pancetta, 125g unsalted butter, softened, stick celery, carrot, olive oil, onion, clove garlic, red wine, bay leaf, passata (pureed, sieved tomatoes), A grating of nutmeg, Sea salt, black pepper, Milk, Peel and roughly chop the onion, garlic and carrot. Wash and [...]

Pasta e fagioli

Pasta e fagioli - Classic Italian peasant dish. Simple, satisfying bean & pasta soup - stick celery, potato, carrot, bunch fresh parsley, diced pancetta, onion, tin borlotti or cannellini beans, 200g conchiglie or other short shaped pasta, tomato puree, large pinch chilli flakes, Sea salt, black pepper, Drain and rinse the beans in a sieve [...]

Torta paradiso with mascarpone and blueberries

Torta paradiso with mascarpone and blueberries - Paradise cake! Deliciously light with a heavenly filling of fresh blueberries and mascarpone - mascarpone, fresh blueberries, unwaxed lemon, unsalted butter (very soft), caster sugar + 1 tablespoon, plain flour, cornflour, large eggs (at room temperature), vanilla extract, baking powder, icing sugar for dusting, PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 180˚C/160˚C [...]

Parmigiana di melanzane

Parmigiana di melanzane - Classic Italian dish of aubergine, tomatoes, basil and mozzarella - aubergines, mozzarella, Bunch fresh basil, 50g grated parmesan, passata (pureed, sieved tomatoes), onion, olive oil, clove garlic, Sea salt, black pepper, Olive oil for frying, Wash the aubergines and top and tail them. Slice lengthways in 5mm slices. Arrange the slices [...]

Seafood risotto

Seafood risotto - This quick and easy risotto offers a real taste of Italy. On the table in just 25 minutes! - pack mixed seafood, fresh or frozen, shallot, ripe tomatoes, lemon, bunch fresh parsley, clove garlic, carnaroli rice, fish stock, olive oil, black pepper, Make up the stock in a small saucepan according to [...]

Strawberry and mascarpone Italian sponge

Strawberry and mascarpone Italian sponge - Three light layers sandwiched with fruit and creamy mascarpone - fresh strawberries, mascarpone, plain yogurt, large eggs, lemon, plain flour, corn flour, xylitol or caster sugar, vanilla extract, salt, icing sugar for dusting, Toasted almonds (optional), PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 180˚C/160˚C FAN/GAS 4; Grease a round 23cm loose-bottomed cake tin [...]