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Grilled split pitas with hummus, halloumi and avocado

5 minutes

Organic penne with fresh figs, Parmesan and rosemary gelato

Serves 6

Difficulty Easy

Prep Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup thickened cream
120 g Parmesan, finely grated
1 t fresh rosemary, finely chopped
Freshly cracked black pepper
500 g organic penne
Olive oil
6 fresh figs, peeled and quartered lengthways
30 g fresh basil

Method

To make the gelato:
In a double boiler, combine the cream, cheese, rosemary, lemon rind and black pepper on a medium heat, until the cheese is melted.
Stir through occasionally. Remove from heat and place in the freezer until set.
Boil the pasta in salt water until al dente, then strain. Drizzle generously with olive oil and plate.
Serve piping hot with a scoop of rosemary gelato, which will quickly melt over the warm pasta. Top with figs and fresh basil.

Cook’s tip: the gelato can also be used as a spread on warm bruschetta topped with fresh figs. It can be made beforehand and kept in the fridge.

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Organic penne with fresh figs, Parmesan and rosemary gelato

Organic penne with fresh figs, Parmesan and rosemary gelato

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