Rag Pasta!

though it's name is really.....

Italian sausage ragu with rag pasta

I came across this delicious looking rag pasta dish that I need to save for future use and where better to save but right here so we can all share!!

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large brown onion, finely chopped
• 2 anchovies in oil, drained, chopped (optional)
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 600g Italian pork and fennel sausages
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 2 x 400g cans diced tomatoes
• 375g packet fresh lasagne sheets
• Shaved parmesan and fresh basil leaves, to serve

1. Step 1
   Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until softened. Add anchovies, if using, and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant. Squeeze sausages from casings. Discard casings. Add sausage mixture to pan. Cook, stirring, for 10 minutes or until browned. Add wine. Bring to the boil. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until reduced by half.
   
   
2. Step 2
   Add tomato to pan. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until slightly thickened.
   
   
3. Step 3
   Meanwhile, tear lasagne sheets into long strips. Cook pasta in a saucepan of boiling, salted water, for 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Drain. Return to pan.
   
   
4. Step 4
   Add sauce to pasta. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Serve topped with parmesan and basil.

I found it on TASTE.COM.AU and you can see it right here
















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Chicken and sweetcorn soup

 

This super midday meal will warm the soul for winter! Serve with bread rolls, noodles or a hearty smile for a filling dinner.

• 1 litre salt-reduced chicken stock
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 420g can creamed corn
• 125g can corn kernels, drained, rinsed
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sweet chilli sauce
• 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

1. Step 1
   Place stock, garlic, creamed corn, corn kernels, half the onion and 1 cup cold water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cover. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add chicken, soy sauce and sweet chilli sauce. Stir to combine. Simmer for 10 minutes or until heated through.
   
2. Step 2
   Gradually stir in egg white, then oil. Divide between bowls. Top with remaining onion. Serve.

The above recipe came from Taste.com.au and you can see it HERE.


IGA had vegetable and chicken stock on special today,  so will make the above tasty soup over the weekend!


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spinach or silver beet cooked in the Tagine!

Nothing more tastier or healthier than a plate of spinach!!

here is a quick & easy way to prepare and cook this dish in the Tagine..... if you don't have one, then cook in any pot on the stove in the same way.

Here I am using Silver Beet.....

so grab one or two bunches of this fresh vegetable that is high in iron, wash it well.

Add some oil to the tagine or cooking pot, add a chopped onion and gently cook ... add some crushed garlic. As little or as much as you like, 2 garlic cloves or 10 .. up to you!

You can also add a small amount of chilli or ginger at this point, will depend on your taste buds.

Then add the washed and chopped silver beet or spinach.

Don't worry if it looks to be 'too much' as it will wilt down with the cooking process as seen below.

Gently heat and place the lid on top.  You will notice I have not added liquid to this yet, mainly because if the spinach or silver beet has been washed there will be enough moisture in the leaves to create the steam to cook with the lid on...

After about 10 mins of very low heat, take the lid off and add about a cup (or more) of vegetable stock and stir well.

Let it simmer for another 10 mins and check if you think it needs more liquid.  We tend to add another cup of stock at this point as we like it with plenty of juice as we always serve it with steamed rice.

But this is a quick and easy dish to cook and is extra tasty too!
Can be used as a side dish or served with steamed rice .......


enjoy!!







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