THE MENUS IN MY PREMIUM AREA
If I were to host three dinner parties this autumn, these are the menus I’d choose…
Three opportunities to get together around a lovely table.
MENU No. 2 — A Thursday evening
What an idea! I’ve invited some friends round on Thursday evening for a proper dinner.
Crispy savoury puff pastry · Poultry with tarragon · Chocolate & orange
How about we finally took the time to entertain guests?
Pears, chanterelles & hazelnuts · Roast lamb · Autumn pavlova
MENU No. 15 — An evening with a difference
How about we do something a bit out of the ordinary tonight?
Autumn Cappuccino · Salmon in a golden coating · Chocolate & pear
For each menu: the recipes, the shopping list and my plan of action to organise everything in advance.
Your guests are seated.
You too.
Express sundried tomato pasta (traditional method & Thermomix)
Description
Meatless Monday or just fancy something quick and delicious? This pasta sauce, ready in just a few minutes, is a real gem of simplicity. It also goes perfectly with other dishes: courgette gratin, melanzane alla parmigiana (aubergine gratin)... or simply with your favourite pasta.
Ingredients
Instructions
- TRADITIONAL METHOD
Preparation - Traditional method
1. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Cook the pasta according to the time indicated on the packet.
2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a frying pan. Add the chopped tomatoes and simmer for 3 minutes.
3. Cut the sun-dried tomatoes into pieces and add to the sauce with the chopped basil. Simmer for a further 2 minutes.
4. Season, then blend the sauce with an immersion blender until the desired texture is obtained.
5. Drain the pasta, toss with the sauce, add the torn mozzarella, toss again and serve sprinkled with Parmesan.
THERMOMIX® METHOD
Preparation - Thermomix method
1. Melt the butter in the bowl for 3 mins / 100°C / speed 1.
2. Add the crushed tomatoes and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer for 6 mins / 110°C / speed 1.
3. Add the basil and seasonings, then blend for 40 sec / speed 8.
4. Cook the pasta in a pan of boiling salted water, drain and mix with the sauce.
5. Add the mozzarella in pieces, mix and serve with the Parmesan.
