Grilled Vegetable Sauce Spaghetti alla Norma

  1. Cut the eggplant into bite size cubes.
  2. Coat it with olive oil, salt and pepper.
  3. Pan fry or roast in an oven (425f / 220c for 30 minutes) until its charred outside and tender inside.
  4. Cook the pasta in salted water according to the package instruction.
  5. In a large pan, fry some garlic with Filippo Berio Olive Oil, heat gently so you don’t burn the garlic.
  6. Pour in the Filippo Berio Grilled Vegetable sauce and heat through.
  7. Add the roasted eggplant, and tear in some fresh basil leaves.
  8. Stir in the cooked pasta, add some pasta water if the sauce is a little dry.
  9. Mix well and serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top.

 

Recipe provided by Chef Stacie Ma

Gnocchi and Basil Pasta

  1. Heat oven to 400°F (200C).
  2. Empty 9 ounces (250g) of gnocchi into a heatproof bowl.
  3. Stir in a jar of Filippo Berio Tomato Basil sauce.
  4. Cut half a block of mozzarella (about 4oz. or 125g) into small chunks and dot these over the dish, spacing them evenly.
  5. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until the gnocchi are cooked through and beginning to brown.

 

Tip: Serve immediately and decorate with basil leaves for garnish

 

Recipe provided by Chef Lynn Clark

Lemony Pasta with Chickpeas and Parsley

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1/4 cup oil in large skillet set over medium heat; cook onion, garlic, rosemary, salt and red pepper flakes for 8 to 10 minutes or until onions are softened.
  • In large bowl, mash chickpeas with potato masher or fork until lightly crushed. Stir chickpeas, broth and water into skillet; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated.
  • Stir in pasta, reserved cooking liquid and parsley until pasta is well coated; toss with half of the Parmesan, lemon zest, lemon juice and pepper. Drizzle with remaining olive oil. Serve with remaining cheese.

Tips:

– Substitute water for vegetable broth, if preferred, or substitute chicken broth for vegetable broth.
– Substitute fusilli, rotini or corkscrew pasta for gemelli pasta if desired.