Italian recipes with Gareth Mullins
Summary
Gareth Mullins, executive chef at Annanara, joins Pat Kenny to share tips for cooking Italian food at home, emphasizing the importance of fresh ingredients like quality olive oil and aged parmesan. He demonstrates three recipes: classic meatballs with a fresh tomato sauce, penne with homemade basil pesto, and tagliatelle with tiger prawns and spinach. The segment highlights techniques such as soaking breadcrumbs in milk and emulsifying sauces with pasta water, while also addressing listener questions about oil substitutes.
Topics discussed
Introduction to Gareth Mullins and Italian cooking tips
Recipe: Classic Meatballs with Parmesan and Tomato Sauce
Recipe: Penne with Basil Pesto and vegan alternatives
Recipe: Tagliatelle with Tiger Prawns, Spinach, and Lemon
Listener question on rapeseed oil vs olive oil
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