Vegetarian Baked Pasta (Vegetarian Pasta Al Forno)

International Vegetarian Main Course Special

Italian Cuisine

Vegetarian Baked Pasta (Vegetarian Pasta Al Forno)

Serves 2

Ingredients:

Macaroni Pasta- 250 Grams

Yellow Zucchini- 300 Grams, Cut in Thin Slices

Green & Red Bell Pepper- 100 Grams, Blanched in Hot Oil, De Skinned & Cut in Long Strips

Olive Oil- 50 Ml.

Tomato Concasse- 300 Ml.

Grated Parmesan Cheese- 75 Grams

Grated Mozzarella Cheese- 75 Grams

Chopped Onion- 20 Grams

Chopped Garlic- 15 Grams

Tomato Puree- ¼ Tin

Salt & Pepper- To Taste

White Wine- 90 ml

Dried Oregano- 5 Grams

Green Bell Pepper- 100 Grams, Cut in Julienne

Parmesan Cheese Slices- 20 Grams

Fresh Chive Greens- 10 Grams

Method:    

Boil Water with Salt, Add Pasta, Little Oil & Cook for about 5 Minutes

Drain & Keep Aside

Heat Oil, Shallow Fry Zucchini & Keep Aside

Heat Oil, Add Onion Garlic Bell Pepper Julienne White Wine & Sauté

Check to see till the Wine Reduces

Add Tomato Concasse, Oregano, Cooked Macaroni, little White Sauce & Mix Well

Add Parmesan, Mozzarella & Cook on Low Flame

Let it Cool for some time before filling into Bowl

In a Ceramic Bowl Wrapped with Klin Film (Cling Foil Wrap), layer the Fried Zucchini & Bell Pepper Slices at the Bottom to cover it completely

Fill with the Macaroni & Wrap it back on top

Keep Aside

Bake it in the Oven for Couple of Minutes

Heat Oil, Add Onions, Garlic, Tomato Puree & Cook for about 5 Minutes till Slightly Reduced into a Sauce Consistency

On a Serving Plate, layer the prepared Tomato Sauce

Scoop the Pasta in the Middle, Garnish with Parmesan Cheese Slices

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Vegetarian Paneer Fajita

International Vegetarian Main Course Special

Mexican Cuisine

Vegetarian Paneer Fajita

Serves 2

Ingredients:

Cottage Cheese (Paneer)- 200 Grams (Usually 1 Packet), Cut into 1 Inch Cubes

Salt- To Taste

Fresh Coriander Leaves- 1- ½ Tbsp.

 

Method:

Cut all the Vegetables in Thick Slices & Keep Aside

 

 

 

 

 

It took us a little longer than expected to find the Right Ingredients in Chennai for this Recipe & Mexican Cuisine in General

To make sure we got the Accurate & Fresh Stock (most was either Expired or just not available!), we had to frequent many stores across the Town like Brown tree, Nuts & Spices, Nilgiri’s

We tried to make this for the First time & thank God it turned out Yumm!

Guess this Recipe could make someone like my Sister take a look & like as well :)!!

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Pappardelle Pasta with Assorted Vegetable Ribbons

International Vegetarian Main Course Special

Italian Cuisine

Pappardelle Pasta with Assorted Vegetable Ribbons

Serves 2

Ingredients:

Pappardelle Pasta- 1 Pack

Olive Oil- 1 Tbsp.

Garlic Cloves- 4 No's, Finely Sliced

Baby Onions- 6 No’s, Finely Sliced

Spring Onions- 2 No’s.

Red/Orange Carrot- 1 No., Small

Green/Yellow Zucchini- 1 No., Small

Salt- ¼ Tsp.

Salt & Pepper-  To Season

Fresh Ricotta-

Fresh Basil Leaves-

Parmesan Cheese- Freshly Grated

Method:

Wash & Finely Slice the Vegetables (Spring Onions, Carrot, Zucchini) Lengthwise using a Mandoline Slicer/ Peeler into Thin Ribbons

Place All the Vegetable Ribbons in a Bowl

Add Salt, Toss to Mix Well

Put them to Boil in Microwave/Stove till Tender & Set Aside

In a Deep Bottomed Pot, Heat Water till it Boils

Put the Pappardelle Pasta in Boiling Water

Check to see if the Pasta is Cooked

Drain the Pasta & Give Pasta a Proper Shape before it starts sticking together

In the Same Pot, Add Oil, Garlic, Onions & Cook till Golden

Add the Boiled Vegetable Ribbons

Add the Pasta & Toss so all Strands & Vegetables are coated in the Garlic Flavored Oil

Season with Salt & Pepper

Just before Serving, Hold the Pasta with the Tongs & Give the Plate a Spin while Gently Layering the Pasta in it

Add Ricotta & Grated Parmesan Cheese along with the Remaining Spring Onion Ribbons & Fresh Basil Sprig on Top

Serve Hot!

Tip:

The Tip for Non Sticky Pasta is to Rapidly Boil it in 'Hot Bubbling Water' that stops the Pasta from Sticking Together as the Oil won’t Stop it from Sticking

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