Rice and pasta cont.
Rice Pilaf
2 tablespoons oil
1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 cup long grain rice
13/4 cups chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1.Heat oil in frypan on setting 6. Saute onion until tender.
2.Add rice and cook for
3.After all liquid has been absorbed, toss rice with a plastic spatula.
Easy Bolognaise Sauce | Serves 6 |
2 tablespoons oil
2 onions, peeled and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped 1kg lean minced beef
1 x 425g can peeled tomatoes, roughly chopped
1 x 455g can concentrated tomato soup
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon thyme
fresh ground pepper to taste
1.Heat oil in frypan on setting 6. Saute onion and garlic until onion is tender.
2.Add meat and cook until browned.
3.Add remaining ingredients, stirring to combine.
4.Reduce heat to setting 1, cover and cook for
5.To Serve: Cook sufficient pasta in boiling water until tender. Spoon sauce over drained pasta and sprinkle with parmesan cheese if desired.
Chilli Tomato Sauce | Serves 6 |
2 tablespoons oil
2 onions, peeled and finely chopped
4 bacon rashers, rind removed, finely chopped
3 x 425g cans whole tomatoes, roughly chopped
1 cup stuffed olives, sliced
1/2 cup white wine
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons mild chilli sauce
1 teaspoon basil
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
1.Heat oil in frypan on setting 6. Saute onion, garlic and bacon until onion is tender.
2.Add remaining ingredients, stirring to combine.
3.Reduce heat to simmer, leave uncovered for 15 minutes or until sauce reduces to 2/3.
Stir through parsley. Serve with favourite pasta.
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