Welcome to My Kitchen

I started cooking 20 years ago, and every day has been a new experience. You might not believe it but i was a person who could not fry an egg...but 20 years on..i feel i can take on any challenge.

I'm constantly trying out new recipes and looking for innovative ways to improvise my dishes and make it more easier. The easier the cooking gets and the less time it takes the more time for me to relax with my loved one.
But easy and quick does not mean compromise on taste or the way a dish is presented. I take great pride in decorating my dishes as i am a firm believer of ' The first impression counts'.

I decided to start this blog to help others like me discover that cooking a feast does not require slogging for hours in the kitchen all it requires is the right ingredients, tools and a creative mind and voila! you will have your family and guests begging for second helpings....

My inspiration for cooking has always been my husband...he loves his food..and like the saying goes 'A way to a man's heart is through his stomach'..i can confidently say it's true and it works wonders for a happy relationship...but he is also my best critic and competition.

I've got two little girls both who love to eat, and my eldest always enjoys helping me in the kitchen. I will try to post more kid friendly recipes that can be fun to eat and make together.

Hope you enjoy this blog and find it useful...please do feel free to leave any feedback or comments...remember there's always room for improvement!!!

Saturday 5 March 2011

Spicy Penne Pasta

Easy Light pasta dish for lunch. 
Serves 2


Ingredients:


250g penne pasta (can use any variety of your choice)
2 tablespoons olive oil
4-5 slices milano salami.(Can be omitted if making a vegetarian pasta)
2 flakes of garlic, chopped
2 dry red chillies, finely chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 tomato chopped
3 chestnut mushrooms, finely chopped
1 small red pepper, sliced finely
2 tablespoon tomato puree
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp basil (can use fresh)
Salt & pepper for seasoning.
Cheese for the topping.


Method:


1. In a pan cook pasta in salted boiling water until it is slightly al dente (8-10 mins). Once cooked drain and drizzle a little olive oil and mix. Keep aside.


2. To prepare the sauce, add oil to a pan, fry garlic and chillies. Add the salami and mix. Next add onions and cook.


3. Sprinkle the oregano & basil. Add the finely chopped tomatoes, mushrooms and peppers. Season with salt & pepper.


4. Add the tomato puree, mix. Add little water, make sure its a thick consistency , as you do not want the sauce to be very light.


5. Once sauce is ready then add to the cooked pasta. Mix well, check for seasoning. Serve hot.


Before serving sprinkle cheese.


Tips:


You can use a variety of vegetables in this pasta dish like courgettes, carrots, spinach etc. You can also use watercress & rocket .


Shredded chicken can be used instead of the salami.





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