16/02/2024
TOMATO BUTTER PASTA
Ingredients
▢9oz / 250g Spaghetti, or other long cut pasta
▢1lb / 500g Tomatoes
▢4 tbsp / 2oz / 60g Butter
▢1/3 cup / 1oz / 30g freshly grated Parmesan
▢handful of Fresh Basil, finely diced
▢pinch of Chilli Flakes, to taste
▢Salt & Pepper, to taste
Instructions:
1. Use a box grater to grate each tomato into a bowl. Discard the skin when you get to it.
2. Melt 3.5 tbsp butter in a large pan over medium heat (save the remaining 1/2 tbsp butter for later).
3. Add chilli flakes and fry for a couple of minutes.
4. Pour in the tomatoes, generously season with salt & pepper and give it a good stir.
5. Keep on a gentle simmer and occasionally stir for 15mins, or until sauce begins to thicken and emulsify with the butter.
6. Meanwhile, place the pasta in heavily salted water and cook until al dente.
7. Use tongs to transfer the pasta straight into the pan and toss to combine with the sauce.
8. Toss in basil, then toss in parmesan, adding starchy pasta water from the pot to thin out the sauce as needed.
9. Add in the final 1/2 tbsp butter and toss until melted. 10. Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly, then serve up with any extra basil/parmesan and enjoy!
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ROASTED ZUCHINII SALAD
4 medium zucchini
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. chopped parsley
¼ tsp. salt or to taste
1. 1. Cut the zucchini in half and slice it into thin strips.
2. Heat up a large, non-stick griddle on medium-high heat. Fry the zucchini without any oil, for about 3 minutes on each side, until they get brown marks and soften a little.
3. Prepare the dressing by whisking the rest of the ingredients together.
4. Pour the dressing over grilled zucchini and mix well. Serve warm or cold.
Dressing
The dressing is simple and very tasty. It's made with:
Olive Oil. Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for extra health benefits and extra flavor.
Lemon Juice. Use freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Parsley. You can substitute with fresh dill, mint, or cilantro, if preferred.
Salt.