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Rice and pasta cont.
Rice Pilaf
2 tablespoons oil
1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 cup long grain rice
1
3
/
4
cups chicken stock
1
/
2
teaspoon turmeric
1. Heat oil in frypan on setting 6. Saute onion
until tender.
2. Add rice and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring
constantly. Add chicken stock and turmeric.
Reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook for
around 20 minutes.
3. After all liquid has been absorbed, toss rice
with a plastic spatula.
Easy Bolognaise Sauce
Serves 6
2 tablespoons oil
2 onions, peeled and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1kg lean minced beef
1 x 425g can peeled tomatoes, roughly chopped
1 x 455g can concentrated tomato soup
1
/
2
teaspoon basil
1
/
2
teaspoon oregano
1
/
2
teaspoon thyme
fresh ground pepper to taste
1. Heat oil in frypan on setting 6. Saute onion
and garlic until onion is tender.
2. Add meat and cook until browned.
3. Add remaining ingredients, stirring to
combine.
4. Reduce heat to setting 1, cover and cook for
15-20 minutes.
5. To Serve: Cook sufficient pasta in boiling
water until tender. Spoon sauce over drained
pasta and sprinkle with parmesan cheese if
desired.
Chilli Tomato Sauce
Serves 6
2 tablespoons oil
2 onions, peeled and finely chopped
4 bacon rashers, rind removed, finely chopped
3 x 425g cans whole tomatoes, roughly chopped
1 cup stuffed olives, sliced
1
/
2
cup white wine
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons mild chilli sauce
1 teaspoon basil
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
1. Heat oil in frypan on setting 6. Saute onion,
garlic and bacon until onion is tender.
2. Add remaining ingredients, stirring to
combine.
3. Reduce heat to simmer, leave uncovered for
15 minutes or until sauce reduces to
2
/
3
.
Stir through parsley. Serve with favourite
pasta.
