Fettuccine with sage carbonara sauce Posted on 15 April 2019 Tags:pasta For Italians, food is a way of life – as important as religion, politics and love. They’ve always focused on using seasonal and regional ingredients (long before this was a trend) and respect their produce by enjoying it in its most natural form. Fettuccine with Sage Carbonara Sauce Carbonara is simple, yet intensely satisfying, to slurp up from your fork. Italians will enjoy this dish with white wine, but we’ve paired it with lemon granita spritz. Image: Andreas Eiselen Serves 6 200g pancetta (or streaky bacon), diced handful fresh sage 4T olive oil, plus extra for frying 12 egg yolks 2 eggs 2¼ cups of Parmesan, grated 2 packets of (1kg) fettuccine Fry the pancetta and sage leaves until golden and crisp. Allow to cool, then place in a bowl. Add the oil, egg yolks, whole eggs and 2 cups cheese to the bowl and whisk until homogenous. Cook the pasta as per instructions. Drain it, reserving 1 cup of pasta water, and place it back in the warm pot. Working quickly, gradually pour in the egg sauce and pasta water. Gently toss the pasta to coat (the hot pasta and water will cook the raw egg). Place the pasta in a serving dish and sprinkle the extra Parmesan over it. Whole Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad A marriage of flavours and textures – sweet tomatoes, creamy cheese and fresh basil, all tied together with sultry olive oil. Image: Andreas Eiselen Serves 6 6 large tomatoes 6T olive oil 3T red wine vinegar 1 clove garlic, grated salt and pepper 1 ball (220g) fresh mozzarella handful fresh basil 1 loaf ciabatta Slice the tomatoes in half (horizontally) and place them in a baking dish, cut side up. Mix the olive oil, vinegar and garlic, and season to taste. Drizzle the mixture over the tomatoes. Roast at 200°C for 15 minutes. Place a slice of cheese on one half (the base) of each tomato, then place the other half (the top) on the cheese. Place the tomatoes in a serving dish, scatter with basil leaves and drizzle over roasting juices. Serve with slices of bread. Related Posts A South African summer with a Caribbean Twist 22 November 2022 South Africans more than deserve laid-back days in the sun this summer. Caribbean Twist is the... read more 10 coffee shops to visit in Johannesburg 1 November 2022 Finding the best coffee shops in Johannesburg can be tricky. We’ve put together a list... read more Celebrity chefs will fire up a custom-built kitchen at Decorex Joburg 20 July 2022 It’s going to be hot in the concept kitchen at Decorex Joburg this year as... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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