PASTA 4 WAYS | Quick & Easy Recipes

QUICK & EASY PASTA RECIPES

PEPPERED BEEF PASTA

Butter
1 kg ground beef
2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
500 grams onions, chopped
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup beef stock, plus additional as needed
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup chopped mushrooms
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ cup parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, as needed
Serve with parmesan cheese

PASTA NEGRA

Butter
5 cloves of garlic, pounded
250 grams squid, sliced
¼ cup crab fat (aligue)
Chili flakes
1 teaspoon cane vinegar
4-6 tablespoons squid / cuttlefish ink
Pasta water, as needed
Serve with lemon/ lime wedges and aligue

CHOPPED PESTO

Olive oil
5 cloves garlic, pounded
Chili flakes
1/2 cup chopped sundried tomatoes
1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1 cup coarsely chopped nuts (Pili)
Pasta water
Salt
Lemon juice

ARRABIATA PASTA

Olive oil
5 cloves garlic, pounded
Chili flakes
800 grams whole peeled tomatoes (canned)
Basil leaves, as needed
Parmesan cheese
Tomato paste