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The Penne Pasta Recipe in Spinach Pesto is a healthy and creamy pasta recipe made from spinach and basil and tossed in a durum wheat penne pasta. Simply blend all the ingredients for the pesto, along with almonds and toss it in Penne Pasta and serve it to your kids.  The Spinach Basil Pesto sauce that we have used in this recipe is rich in Iron and is packed with flavour. Serve Creamy Spinach Pesto Penne Pasta along with slice of Garlic Bread with Herb Butter and glass of Mulled ...

Burnt Orange Panna Cotta Recipe is a cold Italian dessert made of cream, set soft, characterised by just that right amount of wobble. It is smooth, cooling and refreshing and a great dinner party dessert option. They are best made ahead of time, chilled to  perfection and have a huge wow factor. Panacottas are also hugely versatile and open to many flavour pairings and combinations. This Burnt Orange Panna Cotta Recipe draws the intense caramelised, citric flavours of oven-roasted orange slices. ...

The Penne Arrabbiata Pasta is a delicious pasta which is made from a rich and spicy tomato basil sauce. The addition of the garlic, along with black pepper, red chilli flakes and the basil leaves, brings out the fresh flavours of this Tomato Basil Spicy Penne Arrabbiata Pasta. Serve Penne Arrabbiata Pasta Recipe along with Thai Green Papaya Salad Recipe and a glass of wine for your weekend night dinner. If you liked the Penne Arrabbiata Pasta Recipe, do try our other Pasta ...

Tofu Parmigiana Recipe with Spaghetti and Tomato Basil Sauce is healthy and packed with the goodness of soy and the full bodied flavour from the tomato basil pasta sauce. The Tofu Parmigiana recipe came out of an experiment when I had two blocks of tofu sitting in the fridge sitting untouched of a week. Tofu has never been a favourite at home, and it was me who loved all things healthy and even bland. But this dish of tofu parmigiana was loved by my tofu-phobic family. Serve Tofu Parmigiana Recipe ...

Spinach and Basil Pasta Sauce Recipe is a tasty twist to the normal pasta sauce which we usually make it white or tomato based sauce. The sauce is quick to make and can be made kept for at least 3 days. The sauce can be tossed with any type of pasta like fusilli, penne, spaghetti and more. You can also add in some vegetables or meat to give in extra flavor. Serve the Spinach and Basil Pasta Sauce can be added to Spinach and Basil Pasta with Cherry Tomato Recipe. If you are looking for more pasta ...

Chicken Barbecue Pizza Recipe is an all time favourite dish for your Sunday meal.The pizza has a thin crust base made with whole wheat flour and topped it over with some flavor packed tomato sauce, barbecue chicken pieces and mozzarella cheese. These make up the perfect Party foods that will be loved by everyone. Pizza have been one of the major part of fast food but you can always keep it healthy by making it homemade with whole wheat base and adding vegetables as your choice of topping. Serve ...

The Insalata Caprese Salad Recipe is a fresh salad made from ripe red tomatoes and super soft and fresh mozzarella cheese. In my visit to Italy in the Summer of 2014, there was not one meal that went by without having this salad. The term Caprese, came from Capri, which is very famous for its fresh tomatoes, lemons and cheese. The Caprese Salad makes a great summertime dish for dinner or even for parties. The addition of red wine vinaigrette is not authentic, but I sometimes like that ...

Ham sandwiches are everyone's favourite kind of sandwich. Top it with some cheese and mix it with some Italian flavours then you get the best ham sandwich ever. The addition of the pasta sauce and the olives along with the grilled ham, makes this open toast a treat. This open toast sandwich is a crowd pleaser and you can even serve them for a party as appetizers. They are quick to make and baking helps you get a perfect melting cheese on these open ham sandwiches. Serve the Open Toast Recipe ...

Italian Classic Garlic Bread With Cheese And Herbs is a tasty dish, simple to prepare and takes very less time. This is a classic version and you can add toppings to this if you want to make it even tastier. Choose your favourite bread of your choice here I have used the french loaf for my recipe.  Serve the Italian Classic Bread With Cheese And Herbs with Cheesy Spaghetti Verdi for your weekend dinner. Check out few more Italian recipes and try the at your home.  Garfield's ...

Lemon Rosemary Sauce Baked Penne Pasta Recipe has a totally different flavour as compared to the regular pasta dishes you have eaten. Both the key ingredients in the dish; lemon & rosemary has to be added in the right quantities and they act as a lifting agent for each other. You can have it without baking as well in a regular pan method, but melted and baked cheese takes this pasta to a whole new level. This baked pasta is a must try if you love refreshing lemony pasta. Serve this Lemon ...

Pasta In Roasted Red Pepper Sauce is an easy to make everyday pasta recipe. Tomato-based sauces are usually quick to prepare sauce while making pasta at home, but this pasta sauce uses a puree made from roasted red peppers and carrot adding to the nutrition of the pasta. Roasting the peppers gives it a smoky aroma, and depth of flavour and pureeing it together with tomatoes and onions gives it a silky smooth texture and consistency. The addition of roasted seasonal vegetables to the pasta makes ...

Make your pasta more delicious by adding lots of veggies to it. I have added onion, tomato, baby corn and capsicum. You can add carrots, broccoli and spring onion greens to it too. You can serve this pasta to your kids or can pack it in their lunch box too. Just add grated cheese to it and serve it to the kids. Since it has lots of veggies you can be guilt free. I normally make this quick and easy to cook recipe mixed veg pasta for dinner. It is delicious and nutritious too. Serve Mixed Vegetable ...

A calzone is an Italian filled  pizza, originating in Naples, and shaped as folded pizza. It resembles a half-moon and is made of salted bread dough. The Corn and Spinach Whole Wheat Calzone Recipe is an fusion recipe of a calzone made with spinach, corn, paneer and cheese. The addition of spinach to the roti dough increases the nutrient content and adding paneer to the filling gives you the protein factor thus making this a wholesome snack or meal. Serve the Corn and Spinach Whole ...

Homemade Savoiardi Biscuits also known as the lady's finger biscuits are delicious Italian sponge fingers. They a little crisp to bite in and soft and airy inside.  I use this recipe in layer fruit cakes as they absorb the juices from liquids very well and bring out great flavors. It is popularly used for making Tiramisu, the delicious cheese dessert from Italy. Here are more party dessert recipes to try Dragon Fruit and Rose Water Popsicle Recipe Dairyfree Balsamic Strawberry Ice-cream ...

Rose Milk Panna Cotta is as yum as it looks. I am partial to the colour pink. It is definitely the colour which puts me in a good mood. Our summer holidays always included a trip down south to visit our grandparents. It was a yearly routine. Drinking the cold rose flavoured milk from the ‘Aavin’ milk parlour felt like finding water in a desert. I would always wait to drink the yummy cold rose milk in the Madras railway station. There was something so soothing about drinking this delicious drink ...

The Cheesy Baked Spaghetti Pasta Recipe is a delicious pasta, that is made with cheese and  tomatoes. The flavors seep deep into the spaghetti making it truly delicious. If you are looking for easy spaghetti recipe to try then this is the recipe to go to.  Two types of cheese is used Four Pepper Tango Cheese Spreadz and Britannia Block to make this cheesy baked pasta. Britannia Cheese melts beautifully and adds a lot of flavour to the dish.  Make the Cheesy Baked Spaghetti Pasta ...

Herbed Spaghetti With Cheese Balls In Tomato Basil Sauce makes for a wholesome meal with cooked spaghetti topped with creamy tomato sauce and cheesy mixed veg balls.  The cheese balls are cooked in a paniyaram pan hence using less oil. The gooey cheese in the center if the veg balls makes these so tasty. You cannot eating the cheese balls on their fresh out of the pan. Save them from your kids or else you will not have much to make your dish. The flavors from the basil give the dish a perfect ...

Bruschettas With Coriander Mint Pesto And Red Bell Peppers are an interesting and easy appetizers to prepare in no time. Load it up with the condiments of your choice and the interesting finger food for your parties are ready. This recipe uses a very flavorful coriander mint pesto and crunchy pan sauteed onions and red bell peppers. Serve Bruschetta With Coriander Mint Pesto And Red Bell Peppers Recipe along with Baked Farfalle Pasta with Mushrooms,Peas and Lemon White Sauce and ...

The Spinach & Corn Lasagna Recipe, is a fantastic party food dish that is packed with flavor. It's a fairly simple recipe and all you need is a set of basic ingredients. Pasta cannot get more healthy and even the kids love this recipe. The lasagna is made with layers of lasagna sheet, tomato sauce, creamy spinach and corn. It's finally topped with grated britannia cheeza which is a wonderful cheese that melts so beautifully. It is a cheese lovers delight and everyone who eats this Spinach ...

The Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce Recipe is a wholesome and nutritious way to make a pasta sauce. The sauce is so versatile, that it can replace the regular creamy tomato sauce for Ravioli, Lasagna and many more dishes. You can also serve it over filled crepes for your parties. Pumpkins are known for its beta carotene, that's rich in Vitamin A, antioxidants and other minerals. And the Creamy Pumpkin Sauce Recipe is a way to get the super vegetable into the diet of your family and especially ...

Chocolate Salami is a delicious no-bake Italian tradition in which chocolate mixture is rolled into a sausage, chilled, sliced and served- like Salami! My version contains crushed digestives, chopped pistachios and dried cranberries. Serve Chocolate Salami on its own after your scrumptious Italian Meal. If you like this recipe, you can also try other Chocolate based recipes such as : Double Chocolate Coconut Fudge Chocolate Ganache Tart Chocolate Cherry Cookies  

Ruote pasta is popularly known as Cartwheel pasta or Wagon wheel pasta owing to its shape. This Ruote pasta & Eggplant gratin is a scrumptious one pot meal which is sure to please everyone. The pretty pasta is layered with veggies in pasta sauce, eggplants and topped with Gouda cheese; you can also use Mozzarella or Parmesan cheese instead. Use any vegetables of choice.  Serve the Ruote Pasta & Eggplant Gratin Recipe along with Couscous Salad with Raw Mangoes or with ...

Tiramisu in Italian means "pick me up" or "lift me up", is a classic and quick to make Italian dessert. It is made with  lady's finger biscuits known as the Savoiardi dipped in a rich coffee decoction, layered with a whipped mixture of egg yolks and mascarpone cheese, and flavored with Marsala wine and cocoa. I have adapted this recipe to avoid using the raw egg yolks and made it without them. If you don't get the Marsala wine you can mix rum or brandy into the coffee decoction ...

Give yourself a treat with a fresh and nutritious one pot meal. The saucy Pasta Primavera With Fresh Basil Recipe is loaded with the goodness of seasonal vegetables coupled with the spaghetti pasta. The delicate flavors get enhanced with the addition of fresh basil leaves. Cook this easy Pasta Primavera With Fresh Basil Recipe for your weeknight dinner or at your lunch /weekend dinner or dinner party and serve it with Garlic Bread with Herb Butter Recipe and a glass of chilled wine. If you ...