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==Thomas the Tank Engine Pasta in tomato sauce - about this recipe== | ==Thomas the Tank Engine Pasta in tomato sauce - about this recipe== | ||
This recipe is just a bit of fun to encourage young children to eat 'proper' pasta as opposed to the tinned varieties. The Thomas the Tank Engine [[Pasta]] shapes are organic and obtainable from some of the main supermarkets. | This recipe is just a bit of fun to encourage young children to eat 'proper' pasta as opposed to the tinned varieties. The Thomas the Tank Engine [[Pasta]] shapes are organic and obtainable from some of the main supermarkets. | ||
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===Ingredients=== | ===Ingredients=== | ||
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| − | + | | 50 ml [[Olive oil|olive oil]] | |
| − | + | | 2 medium [[Carrots|carrots]], scraped and finely [[Diced|diced]] | |
| − | + | | 2 [[Celery|celery]] sticks, finely [[Diced|diced]] (include the leaves is you have them) | |
| − | + | | 2 medium [[Red onions|red onions]], peeled and coarsely [[Diced|diced]] | |
| − | + | | [[Uses::Garlic]], as much as you like, peeled and finely [[Diced|diced]] | |
| − | + | | 150ml [[Red wine|red wine]] or [[Vegetable Stock|vegetable stock]] | |
| − | + | | 1 tbsp [[tomato purée]] | |
| − | + | | 40 g [[Butter|butter]] | |
| − | + | | 2-3 [[Roast peppers|red peppers, roasted]], peeled and roughly chopped | |
| − | + | | 2 x 400 g tins chopped [[Tomatoes|tomatoes]] | |
| − | + | | seasoning | |
| − | + | | 1 teaspoon [[Sugar|sugar]] | |
| + | | 250g Thomas the Tank Engine [[Pasta|pasta]] shapes | ||
| + | | [[Parmesan cheese]], freshly [[Grated|grated]] (optional) | ||
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===Method=== | ===Method=== | ||
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| − | + | | Heat the [[Oil|oil]] in a deep sauté or [[Frying pan|frying pan]] on a high heat. | |
| − | + | | When hot, but not [[Smoking|smoking]], add the [[Carrots|carrots]], [[Celery|celery]], [[Onions|onions]] and [[Uses::Garlic|garlic]]. | |
| − | + | | Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the [[Onions|onions]] are soft. | |
| − | + | | Stir in the [[wine]] and [[tomato purée]] and allow to cook for 5 minutes, uncovered. | |
| − | + | | Add the [[Butter|butter]], [[Peppers|peppers]] and the [[Tomatoes|tomatoes]]. | |
| − | + | | Cover and [[Simmer|simmer]] slowly for 1 hour. | |
| − | + | | Add the [[Sugar|sugar]] and [[Simmer|simmer]] gently for a further 30 minutes. | |
| − | + | | Meanwhile, [[Boil|boil]] up two kettles-full of water and pour into a large saucepan. | |
| − | + | | Once the water is [[Boiling|boiling]], add the [[Pasta|pasta]] shapes and cook for 7-8 minutes. | |
| + | | When the [[Pasta|pasta]] is cooked, drain and plate immediately. | ||
| + | | Cover with the [[Sauce|sauce]] and serve, sprinkled with [[Grated|grated]] [[Parmesan]] if desired. | ||
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===Serving suggestions=== | ===Serving suggestions=== | ||
Serve with [[Italian]] [[Bread|bread]] and side [[Salad|salad]]. | Serve with [[Italian]] [[Bread|bread]] and side [[Salad|salad]]. | ||
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Revision as of 18:31, 13 June 2012
Thomas the Tank Engine Pasta in tomato sauce - about this recipe
This recipe is just a bit of fun to encourage young children to eat 'proper' pasta as opposed to the tinned varieties. The Thomas the Tank Engine Pasta shapes are organic and obtainable from some of the main supermarkets.
Ingredients
- 50 ml olive oil
- 2 medium carrots, scraped and finely diced
- 2 celery sticks, finely diced (include the leaves is you have them)
- 2 medium red onions, peeled and coarsely diced
- Uses::Garlic, as much as you like, peeled and finely diced
- 150ml red wine or vegetable stock
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
- 40 g butter
- 2-3 red peppers, roasted, peeled and roughly chopped
- 2 x 400 g tins chopped tomatoes
- seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 250g Thomas the Tank Engine pasta shapes
- Parmesan cheese, freshly grated (optional)
Method
- Heat the oil in a deep sauté or frying pan on a high heat.
- When hot, but not smoking, add the carrots, celery, onions and garlic.
- Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the onions are soft.
- Stir in the wine and tomato purée and allow to cook for 5 minutes, uncovered.
- Add the butter, peppers and the tomatoes.
- Cover and simmer slowly for 1 hour.
- Add the sugar and simmer gently for a further 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, boil up two kettles-full of water and pour into a large saucepan.
- Once the water is boiling, add the pasta shapes and cook for 7-8 minutes.
- When the pasta is cooked, drain and plate immediately.
- Cover with the sauce and serve, sprinkled with grated Parmesan if desired.
Serving suggestions
Serve with Italian bread and side salad.
Variations
If you are are cooking for young children, use vegetable stock instead of wine and a mild cheese instead of the Parmesan. Adults, add some chillies or chilli powder to give the sauce a kick!
Chef's notes
For a change, I am blending the sauce until smooth - a good way of disguising vegetables for reluctant children.
