Tag: Pasta

LIFESTYLE

Where to get great pasta in Cape Town without fine dining

Cape Town does exceptional fine dining. But sometimes you do not want the tasting menu, the wine pairing, or the ceremony of it all, writes Zoë Erasmus. Sometimes you just want a bowl of pasta that tastes like someone’s nonna has been simmering sauce all afternoon. Luckily, the city delivers. From neighbourhood stalwarts to buzzy […]

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FOOD

Different ways to make pasta

If you are a pasta lover and you want to try other ways of making pasta, this article will help you. There are many different kinds of pasta and they all have different ways to prepare them. Here are some of the pasta types from Sancarlo Italian restaurant: Spaghetti Linguine Fettuccine Penne Ravioli The standard […]

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Tomato and chicken pasta

Get this hearty tomato and chicken pasta ready in a flash with this easy to follow recipe by Ntwenhle Gcabashe. Pictures: Dylan Swart Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Serves: 3–4 3 cups whole wheat pasta, cooked 4 chicken breasts, boneless and chopped 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup sundried tomato pesto […]

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Creamy prawn and vodka pasta

This fresh new take on the creamy prawn pasta will delight your tastebuds By Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Serves: 5–6 4 cups prawns 3 cups spaghetti, cooked 2 tablespoons (30ml) oil 1 onion, chopped 1 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon (15ml) vodka 1 cup (250ml) […]

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Spinach pasta alfredo

This spinach pasta alfredo is a vegetarian version of the wholesome classic by Ntwenhle Gcabashe. Pasta alfredo was named after Alfredo di Lelio, who owned a small restaurant in Piazza Rosa, Rome. In 1914, Alfredo made her pregnant wife a dish of plain or white pasta because she was suffering from terrible nausea and couldn’t […]

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