
Recipes
Paccheri with Sardines & Fennel
A flavorful Italian pasta dish featuring large, tube-shaped paccheri noodles tossed with tender sardines, aromatic fennel, tomatoes, olive oil, and a hint of garlic. The combination creates a harmonious balance of savory seafood spicy chili, and earthy fennel resulting in a satisfying and unique culinary experience.
Pasta e Fagioli con Salsiccia Maltese
A classic bean & pasta dish with tasty Maltese sausage.
Vegetarian Lasagne
Just like the real thing, but vegetarian. The sauce is an alternative to the traditional meat sauce, without sacrificing the taste.
Spaghetti All’Assassina con Guanciale
Also known as burnt spaghetti. This is not the traditional way to cook pasta and even though it goes against all rules it is actually an Italian recipe from Bari. The spaghetti are cooked directly in their sauce giving them a richer taste. Cheat’s variation includes some crispy guanciale.
Rabbit Liver Stroganoff
A variation from the traditional beef Stroganoff this rabbit liver recipe is excellent when served with mashed potatoes or pasta.
Tuna Pasta Shells
Pasta shells filled with soft irkotta and tuna filling baked with creamy leek and tomatoes.
Ravioli Pie
After years of making ravioli ‘lasagna’ I tried baking it in the form of a pie and the results were really surprising. This is my version of a ġbejniet and beef pie with a ravioli crust.
Garlic & Spinach Orecchiette
Orecchiette in a cheesy spinach & garlic sauce. Simple and delicious.
Schiaffoni with Lamb Ragù
Slow braised tender lamb ragù perfect as a first course for Easter lunch.
Conchiglie Cacio, Pepe e Salsiccia Maltese
Pasta shells in creamy Pecorino sauce, drizzled with freshly ground pepper and crispy Maltese sausage.
Butternut Squash Baked Lumaconi
Lumaconi pasta shells filled with a delicate ricotta and butternut squash filling baked in a creamy garlic sauce and crispy prosciutto crust.
Cheesy Pasta Bake
Similar to a ‘froġa tat-tarja’, but baked and having a Camembert cheesy center.
TWISTEES PASTA CHIPS
Twistees flavoured crispy Rigatoni. You can serve these with your favourite sauce or dip.
Pappardelle with Peanut Butter & Basil
Vegan-Friendly pasta with a delicate creamy peanut butter & basil sauce.
Baked Pasta with Tuna
Do you feel like making baked pasta but have little time? Try this recipe! Also, I’m using gluten-free pasta which makes it easier on the stomach.
Pumpkin and Pancetta Bucatini
October is synonymous with pumpkin. This delicate pumpkin sauce works well with long pasta as it sticks to it like glue, giving you a rich creamy bite every time.