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THE ITALIAN WAY - EPISODE 4 |
FOOD
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The
Giovanni Rana series of video features
are the last word in nutritious deliciousness
 Italians
are known for their food and Mediterranean love of life
but whereas they 'live to eat', in Britain we tend to
'eat to live.' For us, eating is seen as more of a necessity
and not about the experience itself. Perhaps we should
all take note of the Italian philosophy when it comes
to food. If we all have to eat to live, why not make
it an enjoyable occasion?
In today's fast-paced society, it's often difficult
to find time to sit down with your loved ones and have
quality time together, let alone enjoy a meal. Less
preparation means more time to enjoy our food - but
it doesn't mean we need to compromise on taste and nutrition.
In this four-part video series, real Italian mums Daniela
and Monica show us how to cook food that is quick, easy,
tasty and good for you. Whether you're a busy mum looking
for quick and nutritious meals to feed the family or
if you're clueless in the kitchen and looking to impress,
you won't go wrong with these easy-to-follow recipes.
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Below you will find the video and below it is
the accompanying recipe so you can sit back and enjoy
the video without the need to make notes.
EPISODE 4:
Giovanni Rana Prosciutto Crudo & Cheese Cappelletti
with ricotta and tomato sauce
GIOVANNI RANA PROSCIUTTO CRUDO &
CHEESE CAPPELLETTI WITH RICOTTA AND TOMATO SAUCE
 Ingredients
Two packs of Giovanni Rana Prosciutto Crudo &
Cheese Cappelletti
Olive oil
2 cloves of garlic
1 bottle of passatta
Fresh basil
100g ricotta cheese
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated Parmesan - to taste
How to make
- To
prepare the tomato sauce, in a non-stick pan heat
1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add
the garlic and once it begins to colour, add the passatta,
stir, and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover
and cook for 15 - 20 minutes until the tomatoes have
the consistency of a thick sauce.
- Add
the ricotta cheese to the pan, mix and cooked for
a further minute or two.
- Meanwhile,
in a large pan, bring to the boil plenty of salted
water. When the water is boiling, add the Giovanni
Rana Prosciutto Crudo and Cheese Cappelletti to the
pan and cook for one minute. Drain.
- Pour
the sauce over the cappelletti and serve immediately
with some freshly grated parmesan.
Serves 4
   
Published
02 August 2009
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