Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
In a bowl, whisk eggs, grated cheese, and black pepper. Set aside.
In a pan, sauté pancetta or guanciale until crispy. Add minced garlic and cook briefly.
Combine cooked pasta with pancetta/guanciale mixture. Remove from heat and quickly stir in the egg and cheese mixture, using reserved pasta water to achieve a creamy consistency.
Season with salt and pepper, then serve immediately.
Caprese Salad
Ingredients:
4 ripe tomatoes
8 oz (225g) fresh mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil leaves
Extra virgin olive oil
Balsamic vinegar
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions:
Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella cheese into rounds.
Arrange the tomato, mozzarella, and basil leaves on a serving platter, alternating them.
Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Season with salt and pepper, then serve as a refreshing salad.
Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Ingredients:
8 oz (225g) fettuccine pasta
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions:
Cook fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sauté in butter until cooked through. Remove and slice into strips.
In the same pan, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir until thickened.
Combine cooked pasta, sliced chicken, and Alfredo sauce. Toss to coat.
Serve hot, garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese.
Guacamole
Ingredients:
3 ripe avocados
1 small onion, finely diced
2 tomatoes, diced
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
1 lime, juiced
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Salt and garlic powder to taste
Instructions:
Cut avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
Mash the avocados with a fork, leaving some chunks for texture.
Stir well and serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos and nachos.
Homemade Margherita Pizza
Ingredients:
1 pizza dough ball
1/2 cup tomato sauce
8 oz (225g) fresh mozzarella cheese
Fresh basil leaves
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
Roll out the pizza dough into a circle on a floured surface.
Spread tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a border for the crust.
Tear fresh mozzarella cheese and place it on top of the sauce.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
Remove from the oven, top with fresh basil leaves, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and black pepper. Slice and enjoy!
NB: The information provided on this page is subject to daily updates by our team. We advise you to not rely solely on the content provided herein, as it may not be available in the future.