Del Monte Recipe Note – Easy Recipes with colors of Independence

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This article is about Del Monte Recipes to Make Spaghetti Marinara, Fruit Cocktail Fluff & delicious Penne Pasta with Pesto Sauce with colors of Independence.

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Easy Recipes with colors of Independence

Independence Day is celebrated with great fervor across India. If you are wondering how to celebrate Independence Day this year amidst a pandemic, Del Monte brings you quick recipes with colors of Independence to celebrate this momentous day at home with your loved ones.

How to Make Spaghetti Marinara

Ingredients:

  • 200 Gram Del Monte Spaghetti
  • 2 ½ TBSP Olive Oil
  • 2 Garlic Cloves (Minced)
  • ½ Onion (Finely Chopped)
  • ½ Cup White Wine Or White Wine Vinegar
  • 2 Cups Tomato Puree
  • 2 TBSP Fresh Parsley (Finely Chopped)

Method:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook Del Monte Spaghetti as per the packet instructions. Reserve 1 Cup of pasta water, then drain.
  • Now, heat some oil and add garlic and onion to it. Wait until the onion is translucent.
  • Pour some wine and bring to simmer, scraping the bottom of the skillet to mix the brown bits into the liquid. Make sure you simmer just for a minute or until the alcohol smell has evaporated.
  • Add tomato puree, sugar, salt & pepper. Reduce heat to medium high and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Add pasta, around 1⁄2 cup of reserved pasta cooking water into the sauce.
  • Toss gently and cook for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and coats the pasta.
  • Garnish with some fresh parsley and treat your tastebuds!

How to Make Fruit Cocktail Fluff

Ingredients:

  • Cream Cheese – 100 g
  • Heavy Whipping Cream – 1/4 cup
  • Marshmallows – 1/4 cup
  • Del Monte Fruit Cocktail – 1 cup

Method: 

  • Whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peak form. 
  • Add cream cheese and whisk until nicely combined. 
  • Add Marshmallows and Del Monte Fruit Cocktail and mix well. 
  • Refrigerate for a few hours. 
  • Serve chilled. 

How to Make Penne Pasta with Pesto Sauce

Ingredients:

  • 200 Gram Del Monte Penne Pasta Boiled
  • 2 TBSP Del Monte Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 6 Clove Garlic
  • 20 Cherry Tomatoes
  • 2 TBSP Low Fat Cream
  • ¾ Cup Fresh Basil Leaves
  • 3 TBSP Groundnuts Or Cashew Nuts Toasted
  • ¼ Cup Processed Cheese Crumbled
  • 3 TBSP Del Monte Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Black Peppercorns Crushed To Taste
  • Pesto Sauce
  • Salt To Taste

Method:

  • For the pesto sauce take basil leaves, groundnuts or cashew nuts, 4 garlic cloves, most of the processed cheese and 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a grinder jar and grind. Add another 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and grind to a semi coarse paste.
  • To make the pasta dish, heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a non-stick pan. Slice the garlic cloves.
  • Add garlic to the hot oil and sauté till golden. Add cherry tomatoes and sauté for 2-3 minutes, pressing the tomatoes a little with the back of the ladle. Add the pasta and toss for 2 minutes. Add ¼ cup water and mix.
  • Add the pesto sauce and mix well. Add cream, salt and crushed peppercorns and toss. Cook for a minute.
  • Serve hot garnished with the remaining processed cheese.

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