Rocket, Tomato and Parmesan Spaghetti

A simple, clean, fresh meal using bits and pieces from the fridge. I was pleasantly surprised with the robust taste, considering it contained no garlic or meat.

Serves 4 (large serves)

500g spaghetti
2 Tbs leftover sun-dried tomato oil
2 Tbs olive oil
1 Tbs sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
1 red onion, sliced into half rings
4 roma tomatoes, sliced roughly
50 grams rocket
1/2 c parmesan cheese, grated
salt and pepper, to season

Cook pasta as per packet instructions, drain. Meanwhile, add both oils to large pot. Heat and fry the sun-dried tomatoes and onion until just soft. Add the tomatoes and stir for one minute. Add pasta and rocket until warmed through, season. Just before serving add the cheese and fold through.

Easy and delicious!

Gorgonzola, Pear and Bacon Pasta

This pasta dish is amazing, and VERY rich, so don't under estimate it!

The best way to start a lazy afternoon....

Serves 4 - 6 (Easily 5)

500g pasta (I used tubular spaghetti)
1 Tbs oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
5 bacon rashers, sliced
2 pears, cored, peeled and chopped into small cubes/match sticks
1 cup white wine
300mL cream
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped in half
pepper, to season
parmesan cheese, grated, to serve

Cook pasta until al dente, drain. Meanwhile, fry oil, garlic, bacon, pear and wine; stirring until pear is soft.
Add cream and blue cheese. Stir until cheese melts.
Add pasta and walnuts and stir until well combined. Season with pepper, and serve with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.

This meal would be even better with rocket added when plating up.