22 August 2011

Rasta Pasta


My son loves Levi Roots' Reggae Reggae sauce so when I saw this "Rasta Pasta" I knew I had to make it for him.  It's really easy to make and it tastes quite fruity.

Ingredients:

2 x Tablespoons oil
1 x Packet Chicken Breasts (about 4 breasts), sliced
1 x Jar Rasta Pasta
1/2 packet Penne Pasta, cooked

Method:

Heat the oil in a pan
Add the chicken and cook for about 6 minutes or until done
Add the jar of Rasta Pasta sauce and cook for a further 5 minutes
Remove from the heat and stir in the already cooked pasta
Serve.


Levi Roots' Rasta Pasta


Add the sauce to the chicken




21 August 2011

Penne with Bacon, Tomato & Spinach



I needed something quick and easy to make for my son for dinner so I decided to make this pasta dish.  It's really simple to make and it tastes delicious.

Ingredients:

2 x Tablespoons oil
1 x Onion, diced
1 x Tablespoon Garlic, Crushed
1 x Teaspoon Sugar
2 x Tablespoons mixed herbs
1 x Packet Bacon, sliced
1 x Can Chopped tomatoes
1/2 packet Penne Pasta, cooked
50g Spinached, chopped
Crumbled Feta Cheese

Method:

Fry the bacon for about 4 minutes.
Add the onion, garlic and herbs and cook for a further minute or until soft.
Add the can of Tomatoes.
Add the teaspoon of sugar.
Bring to the boil and then reduce heat.
Allow to simmer for about 5 minutes.
Keep a little of the spinach and feta aside.
Add the already cooked pasta, spinach and feta and stir well.
Remove from heat and transfer to a pyrex dish.
Sprinkle with remaining spinach and feta and serve.
Enjoy!

The Bacon and Tomato base

Ready to serve