Pasta Perfetto (SF)

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Pasta Perfetto

Source: Orgran Everyday Health by Carole Hofflin

 

 

'Pasta' comes from the Italian word for paste, meaning dough made from

flour and water.

 

World-wide there are more than 140 different types of pasta, with each

country offering their own unique style to what is essentially an

Italian regional dish.

 

Remnants of pasta have been found at archaeological sites in Europe

and are dated around 400BC. In Western China noodles were found dating

back to 2000BC.

 

Most pasta is made from durum wheat but in Asia noodles can be made

from buckwheat, rice or mung bean.

 

The availability of gluten-free pasta has certainly broadened menu

options within The gluten-free diet as they can be enjoyed in a huge

variety of ways, either hot or cold.

 

Pasta is a nutritional and easy dish to prepare and is especially

great when the cooler days of autumn are just around the corner.

 

So pull out your favourite pasta sauce recipe and get the water boiling!

 

 

Pasta Sauce

 

 

2 (400 g) (14 oz) tins crushed tomatoes

1/2 tsp basil, dried

1/2 tsp oregano, dried

1/2 tsp thyme, dried

4 tsp parsley, fresh -OR- dried

black pepper, freshly ground

1 small onion, finely chopped -OR- grated

garlic, crushed

olive oil

parmesan (vegan)

1 packet Orgran pasta of your choice

 

 

Quantities for this recipe largely depend upon the amount of pasta

used and personal taste.

 

Cook the onion with the oil until soft and then add the garlic. Add

the herbs then the tomatoes. Simmer on a low heat for about ten

minutes. Serve immediately over hot gluten-free Orgran pasta.

Sprinkle pepper & freshly grated parmesan cheese on top before

serving.

 

Important: Never over-cook pasta; always follow the directions on

the packet and the end result will always be perfectly al dente.