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Penne with Tomato Lentil Sauce

Penne with Tomato Lentil Sauce

Mar 31, 2008

Look for dried green lentils in bulk and specialty food shops. They are smaller than the more common brown lentil and have exceptional flavour and texture. This thick tomato sauce is a great place to use up a Parmesan rind: add it when adding the tomatoes.

Potato, Chorizo and Rapini Soup

Potato, Chorizo and Rapini Soup

Keep a close eye on the potatoes so you don't overcook them—as soon as a paring knife inserted in the centres of the potatoes slides out easily, they're done. Garnish the soup with freshly grated Parmesan, if desired, and serve with lemon wedges.

Slow Cooker Monster Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Slow Cooker Monster Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Mar 15, 2012

Sure to be a big hit with kids, these king-size meatballs have fabulous flavour and taste even better the next day. Serve with pasta, or make the ultimate sub by slicing the meatballs in half and serving in an Italian bun topped with plenty of sauce and Parmesan cheese.

Simple Tomato Sauce

Simple Tomato Sauce

Sep 28, 2010

The key to this simple, tasty sauce is using good-quality tomatoes, such as the San Marzano variety. This recipe makes double the amount of sauce you need for these baked pastas, but it freezes well, so enjoy leftovers tossed with spaghetti and grated Parmesan cheese for a quick weeknight meal.

Classic Pesto

Classic Pesto

Aug 2, 2012

Pesto is traditionally an uncooked sauce made of fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese and olive oil. Prior to the days of food processors, the ingredients were crushed using a mortar and pestle. This fresh-tasting sauce is an ideal topper for pasta, pizza, bruschetta, grilled meats and more.

Bucatini with Roasted Garlic and Cherry Tomatoes

Bucatini with Roasted Garlic and Cherry Tomatoes

Sep 15, 2005

Roasting tomatoes brings out their rich flavour, and using cherry tomatoes speeds up the process. The harshness of the garlic mellows during roasting. For the Parmesan, a piece of Parmigiano-Reggiano has the best flavour and shaves nicely over the pasta. You can substitute other sharp hard cheeses, such as Grana Padano, Romano or Asiago.

Sweet Potato Gnocchi in Mushroom Butter Sauce

Sweet Potato Gnocchi in Mushroom Butter Sauce

Apr 8, 2013

Gnocchi may seem difficult to make, but they're not. Just a little mixing and kneading yields tender nuggets of dough. Bake the sweet potatoes and purée the flesh in a food processor for the best texture. Garnish with a few curls of Romano or Parmesan cheese if you like.

Creamy Shells With Ham and Peas

Creamy Shells With Ham and Peas

If you're a fan of creamy pasta, this twist on spaghetti carbonara will not disappoint. Using raw eggs might seem strange, but cooking the mixture just slightly on the stove top right before serving thickens and cooks the eggs into a lovely, creamy sauce (with no lumps). Top with extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Portobello Mushrooms

Portobello Mushrooms

Jul 14, 2005

Giant portobello mushrooms are terrific as a side dish for grilled fish or steak, or as a vegetarian main dish "steak." Paired with grilled sweet red peppers on a kaiser roll, they make delectable sandwiches. Buy a block of good-quality Parmesan or other sharp cheese and use a vegetable peeler to shave it straight off the block.

Roasted Cauliflower Risotto

Roasted Cauliflower Risotto

Sep 28, 2009

A few pantry staples and a head of cauliflower transform into an elegant risotto, ideal for a vegetarian family meal or a quick dish for entertaining. Investing in a wedge of Parmesan (or less expensive grana Padano) is worth every penny, since a sprinkling of this strong hard cheese packs lots of flavour.

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