10 carbo-loading recipes for the Two Oceans Posted on 3 April 2012 If you are one of the impressively fit and motivated people running the Two Oceans, or perhaps one of their slightly lazier but enthusiastic support crew, then you deserve to treat yourself! There are many reasons why you need to carbo-load before a big race, and all of them give you the perfect excuse to stuff your with one of these absolutely divine dishes! Here are the top ten carbo- loading recipes especially for you. Enjoy and happy running! Delicious Puttanesca Pasta Potjie Pasta in a potjie. Enough said. Lasagne with a twist A divine lasagne made the traditional way, but with a subtle change in sauce. A fabulous spaghetti bolognaise The all-time family favourite, you can’t go wrong with a good spag bol, done just the way your mama used to make it! Justin Bonello’s tomato sauce and artichokes A special, healthy dish, that looks fancy and tastes incredible and is actually pretty simple to make. Spring fettucine A light, refreshing pasta, with flavours that dance across your palate, made with courgettes, feta, almonds, onions and pesto. Lamb bolognaise A twist on the traditional bolognaise recipe to make it that little bit more snazzy. Justin Bonello’s pasta with tomato sauce If there’s any sauce you need to learn to make well, Justin says it’s a tomato sauce! It goes with everything, it’s tasty, it’s Italian, it’s healthy and it’s delicious. Scrumptious baked ratatouille pasta with olives, pine-nuts and mozzerella This dish is perfect for those Autumn days when it’s a bit chilly outside, and you need something warm and comforting and utterly delicious. Courgette, olive, chicken and feta pasta Easy to make, and always impressive, this recipe is a great one for whipping up when unexpected guests arrive or for easy catering for large numbers. Wild mushroom, robust herb and double cheese calzone A jazzed up version of an old favourite – it’s a folded pastry parcel of pizza base, filled with oozing cheese and delicious mushrooms. Related Posts 3 Wine estates to visit in KwaZulu Natal 31 May 2023 The Cape may be the wine capital of South Africa, but you can still enjoy... read more 11 alcohol-free drinks for the sober curious 26 May 2023 Ocsober and Dry January are all good and well, but how about a permanent shift... read more Treat yourself to a one-of-a-kind fine dining experience in Franschhoek 20 March 2023 If you love a unique fine dining experience, you'll want to treat yourself to the... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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