Chef's Recipes — Recipes

Aditya Yadurkar

Cannelloni alla Fiorentina

Pasta tubes stuffed with spinach and ricotta with tomato basil sauce Ingredients: 1 Packet Lasagne sheets 2 cups ricotta cheese 1 cup chopped spinach, cooked and drained 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 2 cups Acasa classico / pumorola sauce 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Instructions: Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, grated Parmesan cheese, beaten egg, dried oregano, and dried basil. Mix...

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Aditya Yadurkar

Caprese Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 8 oz Acasa fusilli pasta 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup fresh mozzarella, diced 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Cook the fusilli pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let it cool. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil leaves. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine. Serve chilled. Chef Tip: For added...

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