Cookery Book

Vegetable Lasagne
Metric/Imperial
2 courgettes, thinly sliced
175g/6oz button mushrooms, thinly sliced
pinch of salt
freshly ground black pepper
175 g/6 02 dried lasagne vcrdi
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Tomato sauce:
2 onions, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 green pepper, cored, seeded and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons water
1 X 400g/14oz can tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato puree
1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
1 tablespoon wholemeal flour, […]

Spaghetti All’uova
Metric/ Imperial
salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1.75 litres/3 pints boiling water
225 g/8 oz dried spaghetti
3 eggs, lightly beaten 100g/4oz butter, cut into pieces 50g/2oz pecorino cheese, grated
Place the salt, oil and water in a large bowl-Soften the spaghetti in the water until completely immersed. Cover and cook on FULL (100%) for 8 minutes, checking during cooking […]

Noodles
Metric/Imperial
225 g/8 oz dried noodles
1.2 litrcs/2 pints boiling water
1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Place the noodles in a large deep dish. Add the boiling water and salt, then stir in the oil. Cook on FULL (100%) for 6 minutes, stirring once. Cover tightly and leave to STAND for 5 minutes until the noodles are […]

Noodles with Pea And Bacon Sauce
Metric/Imperial
225 g/8 oz smoked back bacon, derinded and
chopped
1 onion, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped mixed fresh herbs
450 g/1 lb frozen peas
100 ml/4 floz chicken stock
225 g/8 oz dried egg noodles
600 ml/1 pint boiling water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
salt
freshly ground black pepper 150ml/’/4 pint single cream
Place the bacon in a casserole dish. […]

Garlic Cheese and Herb Pasta
Metric/Imperial
225 g/8 oz dried wholewheat tagliatelle
1.2 litres/2 pints hot water
1 teaspoon sunflower oil
pinch of salt
100g/4oz low-fat soft cheese 2 tablespoons skimmed milk
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil, or
1 teaspoon dried basil
freshly ground black pepper
50g/2oz Brazil nuts, finely chopped
fresh basil, shredded, to garnish
Place the pasta, hot water, […]

Stuffed Cannelloni
Metric/Imperial
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
175 g/6 oz chicken livers, chopped
1 X 225 g/8 oz can tomatoes, drained
225 g/8 oz mushrooms, finely chopped
8 tubes dried cannelloni
900ml/lV2 pints boiling water
Tomato Sauce (see page 307)
grated Parmesan cheese
Place the onion and oil in a large dish and cook on FULL (100%) for 2V2 minutes, […]

Pasta Shells with Bolognese Sauce
Metric/Imperial
175g/6oz dried pasta shells
900ml/l!/2pints boiling water
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Boiognese sauce:
1 tablespoon oil 4 streaky bacon rashers, derinded and chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
450 g/11b minced lean beef
50 g/2oz mushrooms, chopped
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1 beef stock cube, crumbled
1 teaspoon French mustard
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 X 225g/8oz can tomatoes, chopped
3 tablespoons […]

Noodle and Ham Bake
Metric/Imperial
225g/8oz cooked ham, chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
225 g/8 oz cooked noodles
300 ml/Vz pint milk
2 eggs, beaten
V2 teaspoon salt
pinch of grated nutmeg
50g/2oz Cheddar cheese, grated
25 g/1 oz butter 1 teaspoon ground paprika
Place the ham, onion and parsley in a dish. Cover and cook on FULL (100%) for 5 […]

Noodles with Chees Leeks
Metric/Rmperial
350g/12oz dried egg noodles
900ml/lV2 pints boiling water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
675 g/lVilb leeks, sliced
4 tablespoons cold water
salt freshly ground black pepper
25g/loz butter
25 g/1 oz plain flour
450 ml/3/4 pint milk
1 teaspoon made mustard
100g/4oz cheese, grated
Place the noodles, boiling water and oil in a bowl. Cover and cook on FULL (100%) for 6 minutes. Leave […]

Spaghetti with Neapolitan Sauce
Metric/Imperial
350g/12oz dried spaghetti
1.5 litres/2V2 pints boiling water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Sauce:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
450 g/1 lb tomatoes, skinned, seeded and
chopped
1 tablespoon chopped mixed fresh herbs (thyme, oregano, parsley, for example)
salt freshly ground black pepper
15g/V^oz butter grated Parmesan cheese for sprinkling
Hold the spaghetti in a deep bowl with […]