This simple but delicious pasta sauce doesn’t require too many ingredients – just a bit of patience! Melt some butter and oil in a wide pan and add 1.8kg (4 lbs) of sliced brown onions. Season generously with salt and add 1-2 teaspoons of brown sugar and a splash of balsamic vinegar. Cook over medium…… Continue reading spaghetti with caramelised onion
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spaghetti with mussels
It’s definitely worthwhile taking the mussels out of their shells for this wonderful spaghetti dish. Clean 3 kg (6½ lbs) of mussels. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot with a tight-fitting lid. Add the mussels, cover and cook over high heat until all open. This should take about 5 minutes. Drain the…… Continue reading spaghetti with mussels
spaghetti carbonara
This classic Roman dish made with eggs, cheese, bacon and pepper dates from after the second World War when many Italians were eating eggs and bacon supplied by US troops. Although there are many theories about the name ‘Carbonara’ (derived from the Italian word for charcoal burner) it still remains a mystery. Thanks to Chef John at…… Continue reading spaghetti carbonara
spaghetti cake
My sister Eve made this impressive and delicious meal, adapted from a Jamie Oliver recipe . First cook a 500g (17½ oz) packet of spaghetti for a little less time than stated on the packet. Drain and cool under running water. In a bowl beat together 5 large eggs and 750ml (25 fl oz) of light cream…… Continue reading spaghetti cake
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