A Twintastico twist on the classic carbonara. Adding pistachio paste and crushed pistachios on top takes the carbonara to the next level! Ingredients Method In a large pan fry the pancetta until crisp. Take off the heat. In a bowl whisk the egg yolks, cheese and lots of pepper until combined. Add in the pistachio paste and mix to combine. Cook the gnocchi in boiling … Continue reading Pistachio Carbonara
The perfect pistachio pesto, quick and easy, this tasty pistachio pesto pasta will take you practically no time at all and is a great twist on the classic pesto. Ingredients Method Blitz all the ingredients in a blender for the pistachio pesto. Add the pasta to a pan of boiling salted water and cook until al dente. Add the pasta to the pan, add the … Continue reading Pistachio Rigatoni
Our Alberti family recipe and this is how we do it. A silky, rich meat sauce, slowly cooked for hours to create an intense flavour. Served with one of our favourite pasta. Ingredients Method Heat the oil in a large sauté pan and fry the garlic for a few minutes until golden, then crumble the meat between your fingertips and add to the pan and … Continue reading Paccheri al ragù
Here is out Italian Twintastico Twist on the classic bread and butter pudding. Rich with cream and vanilla and now Nutella – Perfect for using up any excess Christmas Panettone. Ingredients Method Heat the oven to 180C/350F and grease a shallow baking dish with butter. Cut Panettone into thick slices, leaving the crusts on. Butter the slices and arrange one layer in the dish slightly … Continue reading Nutella Bread & Butter Pudding
This vibrantly green risotto is perfect for when cavolo nero is in season and adding the creamy burrata on top makes its a delicious dish for all. Ingredients Method Melt the butter with a drizzle of olive oil in a heavy based saucepan, over a medium heat. Add the chopped onion and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring frequently, for 7 minutes until starting … Continue reading Risotto al Cavolo Nero
The perfect pairing of pasta and potatoes! A hearty meal that will warm the heart and the soul. Ingredients Method Add a drizzle of oil to a large pan, on medium heat add the onion and potatoes and fry until the onion is translucent. Add the tomato purée and mix well for 2 minutes, then add the stock. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for … Continue reading Pasta e Patate
Now this is our family recipe and this is how we do it. It is one of our favourite recipes, tastes amazing and a firm family favourite. A silky, rich meat sauce wrapped around soft pillows of gnocchi. The sauce takes a while to cook and should simmer for at least 3 hours to develop the flavours and make it a deep, rich sauce. Ingredients … Continue reading Gnocchi al ragù
Fluffy, soft gnocchi coated in a beautiful silky white ragu meat sauce is the perfect dish to make if you want a change from the traditional red ragu sauce. Ingredients Method Add a drizzle of oil to a large sauce pan and add in the carrot, celery and onion and cook for 5 minutes. Now add the beef and pork mince and cook for a … Continue reading Gnocchi al ragù bianco
Italian sausage in a spicy, creamy, tomato sauce, what more could you wish for? Let us take you to flavour town! Ingredients Method In a large saucepan add the oil on a medium heat. Squeeze the sausage meat out of their skins and add to the pan and break up with a wooden spoon. Fry for around 5 minutes. Add the garlic and peperoncino chilli … Continue reading Spicy Sausage Rigatoni
Risotto with tomato sauce is a classic, tasty and quick dish to make, topped with creamy burrata for that extra indulgence. Ingredients Method Add a drizzle of oil to a large sauce pan. Add in the onions and cook until translucent. Now add the rice and cook for a few minutes. Start to add a ladle at a time of the broth and simmer and … Continue reading Risotto al pomodoro with creamy burrata
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