Wednesday, May 21, 2014

15 minute Olio Pasta

So, day has been hectic and I haven't prepared any dinner or defrosted anything at all.

My 'go-to' is any easy olio pasta.

5 ingredients in total...15 minutes!! Uep, beat tht Jamie...ok...you did.

1. Chilli, fresh or dry
2. Garlic, chopped
3. Olive oil
4. Penne, cooked al dante
5. Choritzo/bacon bits/leftover roasts

Throw 1-3, in a pot. Stir till the garlic browns then throw in the meats.

Once cooked, turn the heat off and mix in the penne. At some stage, you need to try it. With the choritzo or bacon plus chillis, this dish is often enough with just a table top seasoning of salt. if not...add it to the mix.

If you are feeling a little 'luxurious', half some mini romas and throw it in at the tail end of cooking the choritzos. Don't overcook it, aim to just softhen it slightly.

Garnish! Any green herbs (coriander/parsley/basil/wild rocket) or skip it all together. Pour that white or rosé and settling in a couch.

Luxury! Especially after a long day!!!


Btw, extremely versatile as a tapau/take away!

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