Wild Mushroom Cream Sauce
Mushrooms have a delicate flavour and texture that makes them perfect partners for a rich cream sauce. Toss with fresh pasta and thin with a little pasta water to desired consistency.Garnish with Parmesan cheese.
Mushrooms have a delicate flavour and texture that makes them perfect partners for a rich cream sauce. Toss with fresh pasta and thin with a little pasta water to desired consistency.Garnish with Parmesan cheese.
Simple, economical and delicious, spaghetti with garlic and oil is an Italian specialty from the Naples region. We added bread crumbs for extra crunch and Parmesan to taste. You can also incorporate vegetables, such as broccoli, kale or mushrooms.
Serve with: Cucumber salad and whole grain baguette. Romano beans add fibre to this tasty soup. Pack up any leftovers in microwaveable containers to take for lunch. Traditionally, a rind of Parmesan cheese is added for flavour but not eaten
Easy on the budget and appetizing on the plate, this dish from food writer Julie Aldis needs only warm Italian bread and a green salad for a casual company meal. Pass some Parmesan cheese for sprinkling if desired.
This rustic, hearty soup fills the kitchen with tantalizing aromas. Enjoy it all year round — in the summer with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of minced fresh basil and in the cold weather months with Parmesan Croûtes.
Sweet spaghetti squash, roasted then baked with a savoury bread crumb and Parmesan topping, is a great accompaniment to roast turkey. Fresh bread crumbs make a light and crispy crust, so it's worth making your own in the food processor.
It doesn't take long to prepare and refrigerate the ingredients the night before, then start them in the slow cooker in the morning for a healthy, hearty soup. Offer some grated Parmesan cheese to sprinkle over the bowlfuls.
The rich flavours of this creamy dip are based on classic cheese fondue. Emmental becomes wonderfully stretchy when melted, while Parmesan adds sharpness, resulting in the best combination of flavour and texture. A touch of wine gives it an authentic fondue taste.
If basil is out of season, look no further than the produce section for spinach, a tasty and cheaper alternative. Fresh is best, but you can use frozen (see Tip below). Add a sprinkle of Parmesan at the table if you like.
Arancini are elegant, crispy bites of warm risotto with melting cheese centres. If desired, they can be further elevated by the addition of a drizzle of white truffle oil when stirring in the Parmesan. For convenience, make the risotto a day ahead.