Patriotism manifest in a delicious way with these tri-color recipes

Watching the elaborate Republic Day parade on TV or witnessing the grandeur live is always exciting. After all, it’s a day when people across India cherish the rich heritage and diversity of the country. But as usual, no celebration in this land is complete without mouth-watering delicacies, and what better way to celebrate the special day than with some tri-colour recipes. Del Monte brings the mouth-watering Italian recipes for this Republic Day so, take out your apron, and get set to prepare these easy Pastas.

Tricolor Pasta Salad with Eggs, Corn and Olives

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Preparation time: 30minutes
Servings: 2 to 3

Ingredients:

  • 250 grams, tricolor pasta
  • 12 to 15 black olives, sliced
  • 2 to 3 hard boiled eggs
  • ½ cup, sweet corn, boiled

For Salad Dressing:           

  • 75 ml, olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon, dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon, vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon, honey
  • 1 teaspoon, crushed garlic
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method:
  • Cook the pasta as per the packet instructions.
  • For dressing :
  • Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk well.  Keep the dressing aside for 10 minutes.
  • In a bowl, add cooked pasta, olives and corns.  Add the dressing to the mixture and toss well.

  • Dish out the salad in a serving bowl, top with halved eggs and serve cold.
Note:
If you prefer, you may add garlic tossed mushroom as a veg protein in place of eggs.


Tricolor Pasta with Chicken sausage and bell pepper

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Preparation time: 30 minutes
Servings: 3 to 4

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups, tricolor spiral pasta
  • ¾ cup, chicken sausage, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon, garlic, finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon, dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon, dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon, chilli flakes
  • ½ cup, red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons, butter
  • 1 tablespoon, olive oil
  • 3-4 tablespoons, mayonnaise
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

  • Cook the tricolor pasta as per the packet instructions.
  • In a pan, heat butter and oil together.  Add chopped garlic and cook until aromatic and golden. Add chicken sausage and saute it for 3 to 4 minutes.  Add red bell pepper and saute for another 2 minutes.
  • Season with oregano, basil, chili flakes, salt and pepper. Cook for another minute.  Take it off the heat.
  • In a large bowl, combine pasta, tossed chicken sausage and mayonnaise.  Mix well and serve warm.