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Spicy chicken pasta

INGREDIENTS 2 chicken breasts 1/2 pack of fettuccine 2 bell peppers 1/2 medium-sized red onion 2 cloves of garlic 4 small tomatoes 1 glass of milk Olive oil for frying Black pepper according to taste Red pepper according to taste Teriyaki sauce Fresh greens for garnishing PREPARATION 1. Cut the chicken meat into cubes and sprinkle it with red pepper. Heat up the oil in a skillet and fry the chicken. Put the meat in a bowl. 2. Chop the vegetables and fry them with the same oil for 30 to 40 seconds. 3. Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the packaging. Drain the water, but retain 1 glass of it. 4. Combine the water with the pasta, milk, Teriyaki and black pepper in a pan. Bring the sauce to the boil, stirring. Add the vegetables and mix everything well. 5. Place the pasta in the pan, mix everything and stew for 5 to 7 minutes. Serve the dish garnished with the greens. brightside.me

Spaghetti with broccoli and red wine

INGREDIENTS 800 g of broccoli 450 g of spaghetti 1 teaspoon of sugar 4 cloves of garlic 1/3 cup of olive oil 1/2 teaspoon of chili pepper flakes Salt according to taste Ground black pepper according to taste 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan 750 ml of dry red wine PREPARATION 1. Cut the broccoli into florets and place them into a pan of boiling salted water to avoid getting a bitter taste. Take the florets out and place them in a large bowl. 2. Bring the water with the broccoli to the boil and cook the spaghetti for 5 minutes, stirring. Then drain the water. 3. Combine the wine and sugar in a large pan and boil for 2 minutes. Add the spaghetti and cook it for 6 minutes until most of the wine evaporates. The pasta should be al dente. 4. Heat up the olive oil in a skillet. Add the chopped garlic and chili pepper flakes. Fry until the garlic turns golden. Then add the broccoli, salt and black pepper and cook everything, stirring, for one minute. 5.

Pasta bolognese

INGREDIENTS 300 g of spaghetti 1 onion 1 celery stick 1 carrot Olive oil 200 g of beef mince 200 g of pork mince 1 can of tomatoes in their own juice 3 cloves of garlic PREPARATION 1.Cut the onion, celery stick and carrot into cubes and fry them with the olive oil until they turn soft. Fry the onion first, then add the celery a minute later, and finally the carrot after two minutes. 2. Stew the mince in its own juice until it turns brown. Almost all the juice should evaporate. 3. Cook the spaghetti in salted water according to the instructions on the packaging. Add the vegetables and canned tomatoes to the meat and simmer everything for 40 to 60 minutes. Then add the garlic. brightside.me

Pasta with shrimp and tomato-wine sauce

INGREDIENTS 4 tablespoons of olive oil 3 cloves of garlic 4 cups of chopped tomatoes 1 glass of dry white wine 2 tablespoons of butter Salt and pepper 400 g of spaghetti or any other kind of pasta 400 g of shrimp 1 teaspoon of spices for seafood PREPARATION 1. Heat up 1 teaspoon of oil in a pan. Add the garlic and fry it for 2 minutes. Then add the wine and tomatoes and stew, stirring, for 30 minutes. When the sauce is done, add salt and pepper according to taste. 2. Cook the pasta in salted water. When it’s done, drain the water and mix the pasta with the butter. 3. Fry the shrimp with the rest of the oil and add the sauce. 4. Mix the pasta with the sauce and serve hot. brightside.me

Pasta carbonara with zucchini and meat balls

INGREDIENTS 500 g of pork mince 1 onion 4 slices of bacon 500 g of spaghetti 4 egg yolks 2 zucchini 1 cup of cream 1 lemon 120 g of grated Parmesan 1 tuft of parsley 2 tablespoons of butter PREPARATION 1. Mix together the mince, chopped onion and spices according to your taste. Make small meat balls. 2. Heat up a skillet and melt the butter in it. Fry the meat balls for 5 or 6 minutes. Add the slices of bacon and chopped zucchini. Cook, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes. 3. Boil the pasta in slightly salted water. Chop the parsley and zest the lemon. Combine the egg yolks, zest, parsley and Parmesan in a bowl to make a sauce. 4. Toss the pasta together with the sauce and add it to the meat balls. Mix everything well and add any spices you like. brightside.me

Creamy pasta with Pesto

INGREDIENTS 3/4 cups of fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan 3 tablespoons of cedar nuts 2 cloves of garlic Salt Pepper 1/3 cup of olive oil 1/3 cup of heavy cream 2 tablespoons of butter 340 g of pasta 2 tomatoes PREPARATION 1. To make pesto, blend the basil, garlic, cedar nuts and parmesan using a blender. Add salt and pepper according to taste. Carefully pour in the olive oil. Mix everything well. 2. Heat up the cream in a small saucepan over a medium heat. Melt the butter in the cream. Then add the Pesto and mix the sauce thoroughly. 3. Boil the pasta in a pan of salted water. Drain the water. Place the paste in a large bowl, pour in the sauce and and toss everything together. Add chopped tomatoes if desired. brightside.me

Roasted vegetable baked penne

INGREDIENTS 2 red bell peppers 2 zucchini 2 vegetable marrows Mushrooms 1 onion 1/4 cup of olive oil 1 teaspoon of fine salt 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper 1 tablespoon of herbes de Provence or Italian seasoning 450 g of penne pasta 3 cups of Marinara sauce 1 cup of grated cheese 1/2 cup of grated smoked Mozzarella 1/2 cup of frozen peas 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan for the sauce and 1/3 cup for garnishing 2 tablespoons of butter PREPARATION 1. Preheat the oven to 230°C. Slice the pepper into stripes and the onion into half-moons. Cut the zucchini and marrows into cubes. Lay the pepper, zucchini, marrows, onion and mushrooms on a baking tray. Add the olive oil and mix together. 2. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper and herbs and bake for 15 minutes until they get soft. 3. Boil the penne for 6 minutes until it turns al dente. Drain the water. 4. Combine the penne, roasted vegetables, Marinara sauce, cheese, peas, 1/2

7 mouth-watering dishes you can easily make for dinner

It’s such a headache to think of what to make for dinner every evening, isn’t it? Take it easy! We collected several dinner ideas that your family will definitely like. Bon appetit! 1. Turkey with lemon 2. Bean pasta with tomato sauce 3. Frittata with vegetables 4. Spicy potato wedges 5. Mustard chicken legs with potato and pumpkin 6. Healthy Asian-style salad with chicken and napa cabbage 7. Crispy fish nuggets brightside.me

Bean pasta with tomato sauce

INGREDIENTS 1 onion 1 carrot 3 or 4 cloves of garlic Olive oil 150g of canned beans 1 liter of water or broth 200g of tomatoes in their own juice 200g of pasta PREPARATION 1. Cut the carrot, onion, and garlic into small cubes. Fry them with the olive oil. 2. Add the beans, and fry it for 2 minutes. Then add the tomatoes and broth, and mix everything well. 3. Add the pasta and cook it until it turns al dente. 4. Serve with grated cheese and basil if desired. brightside.me

10 shamelessly appetizing cheese dishes

Cheese can make any dish special and flavorful. We even use it to make some foods more appetizing for our choosy children. They may even want a second helping! 1. Cheese sticks 2. Crispy cheese potatoes   3. Fish with a cheese crust 4. Risotto and cheese arancini 5. Roasted chicken with Parmesan 6. Squash souffle with cheese 7. Quesadilla 8. Cheese pasta baked in the oven 9. French onion soup 10. Quick cheese snack brightside.me

Cheese pasta baked in the oven

INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup of butter 1/4 cup of flour 3 glasses of milk 3 glasses of water 1 tablespoon of salt 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper 500g of pasta 2 cups of grated Cheddar cheese 2 cloves of garlic 1 cup of breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley PREPARATION 1. Preheat the oven to 240°C. Melt 1/4 cup of the butter in a large pan, then add the flour and fry it for a minute. Add the milk and water. Bring it to a boil, set the lowest temperature and cook the sauce, stirring, for 10 minutes. When it thickens, add salt and pepper. 2. Put the pasta and 1/2 cup of cheese in a baking mold. Pour on the sauce and cover the mold with foil. Bake the pasta for about 20 minutes until it’s done. 3. Melt the rest of the butter in the pan. Add the garlic, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix everything well. 4. Take the foil off the mold. Add the rest of the cheese and breadcrumbs. 5. Bake until the crust turns a golden color. brightside

7 super-delicious dinners you can make in less than 20 minutes

We often don’t have time to cook sophisticated dishes, or we are just too tired after work. It would be great to have something light and delicious for dinner, wouldn’t it? Here are seven good recipes that will help you do just that! 1. Creamy cauliflower soup INGREDIENTS 1 kg of cauliflower 2 egg yolks 30 g of white cheese (per 1 serving) 70 g of butter 100 g of cream 200 g of milk salt and pepper PREPARATION 1. Wash the cauliflower and cut it into florets. Put them in a pot of salted water and cook for 10 minutes. 2. Take the florets out of the pot and drain the water. 3. Melt the butter in the pot, then add two glasses of cold water. Boil it over medium heat for 5 minutes. Then add the florets and milk, and cook everything for 5 to 7 minutes. 4. Adjust the temperature to the lowest setting. Add the egg yolks and cream to the pot. Make a puree with a blender. 5. Before serving, add white cheese, salt, and pepper to each bowl. 2