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30/11/2020
Thanks to all our loyal customers who have supported us this year!
25/08/2020
Mid week pasta- try out ‘Pasta Alla Norma’ it’s a classic simple tomato based sauce with fried Aubergine, oregano and garlic with fresh basil, a family favourite, the kids have no idea they are eating aubergines! Recipe included in next months Palermo pantry pack
19/08/2020
Another gift box sent off, this one contains a full Palermo pantry pack (one months pantry supplies) including all our recipe packs and some extra pantry staples: polenta, speciality pasta, olives and biscotti, all for R500 delivered by us, WhatsApp Diana on 0767241632
18/08/2020
Slow cooked lamb shank with creamy polenta, perfect winter stay-at-home food ❤️ this recipe in our September recipe pack
09/08/2020
Give the gift of food!
You give us your budget and we will create a custom box of imported Italian pantry products, along with our collection of authentic Italian recipes, herbs and freshly baked biscotti!
We will even check food allergies and preferences first and arrange delivery (delivery free over R450)
WhatsApp Diana 076 724 1632
04/08/2020
I remember having the creamiest polenta in a gorgeous Italian restaurant in London many years ago and was always disappointed when I tried to cook it myself, until my sister-in-law told me the little secret of cooking it in milk and then baking it, well now it’s just so perfect every time! This version is topped with a rich pork sausage and cannellini bean sauce! It didn’t photograph very well but it tasted the bomb! This recipe is included in this months’ Palermo pantry pack, WhatsApp Diana 0767241632 for more info
03/08/2020
Meat-free Monday again- where did the week go? Tonight it’s spinach and ricotta cannelloni- made like nonna used to with crepes instead of pasta tubes, a little nutmeg and a lot of garlic! The recipe for this simple dish is going to be included in this months Palermo pantry pack, WhatsApp Diana for more info 0767241632
01/08/2020
Our August promotion!
And free delivery over R450 to Cape Town areas
WhatsApp Diana 0767241632 for a full menu
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27/07/2020
Meat-free Monday doesn’t have to be boring- this red pepper sauce is so tasty, even the kids scraped their bowls tonight!
The Italian Pantry stock these silky soft Italian sundried tomatoes in olive oil by Ottima that add so much flavour to this simple Red Pepper Pasta dish-
2 large red peppers
8 sundried tomatoes in oil
1 cup fresh basil
1/4 freshly grated Parmesan
1 Clove garlic
1/2 tsp salt
Oil from sundried tomatoes
500g pasta to serve hungry 4
Preheat oven to 200deg
Cut the peppers into chunks and drizzle in 1tsp oil and a little salt and pepper, roast for 10-15min
While the peppers are roasting bring the pasta water to the boil
Peppers are ready once they start to look charred on the edges
Combine the basil, garlic, salt, Parmesan, 6 sundried tomatoes, 4 tablespoons of the sundried tomato oil and 2/3 of the roasted peppers in a food processor/ nutribullet
Finely chop 2 of the sundried tomatoes and toss with the cooked pasta, remaining peppers and the red pepper sauce and sprinkle with grated Parmesan
26/07/2020
This delicate Calabrian walnut cake has just 3 ingredients, takes 10min to mix, is gluten and dairy free and tastes the bomb!
3 cups raw walnuts
4 eggs, separated
1 cup castor sugar
Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
Grind the walnuts in a food processor until they form the texture of coarse sand
Beat the egg whites on high speed to form stiff peaks and set aside
Beat the egg yolks and sugar until pale and creamy.
Add the walnuts and lemon rind and slowly fold in the stiff egg whites until just combined.
Pour into a lined cake pan and bake at 180deg for 40min until golden
Cool and serve with a light dusting of icing sugar
23/07/2020
Traditional spaghetti with anchovies and breadcrumbs, so simple and so tasty! Don’t miss this recipe in next month’s pantry pack, WhatsApp Diana 0767241632
16/07/2020
Once you have tried this 10 minute pesto recipe, you will likely never buy another bottle, the flavour (and smell) of fresh basil cannot be kept in a jar!
If you missed last months Palermo pantry pack here is our recipe, I just love to use walnuts instead of pine nuts as the pesto turns out quite creamy, my kids beg me to make this dish on a weekly basis!
1 handful of fresh basil
1 handful of walnuts (or pine nuts)
1 handful of Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
250g pasta to serve 4
While the water for the pasta is on the stove, heat a dry pan and toast the nuts until golden, remove and leave to cool
Using a food processor/ nutribullet/ hand soup blender, blend all the ingredients to form a smooth consistency. Stir into drained pasta and serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese
For an optional extra, slice 2 chicken breasts into bite size pieces, season with salt and pepper and fry in 1 tablespoon of olive oil with a clove of crushed garlic and stir into the pasta with the pesto
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The Italian Pantry is a food delivery service that offers an authentic Italian cooking experience. They provide essential pantry ingredients along with easy-to-follow recipes and cooking tips, ensuring that you can prepare delicious Italian meals in the comfort of your own kitchen. The products are personally selected by the team, and where possible, imported from Italy to maintain quality and authenticity. The recipe packs are updated monthly and include at least 5 pasta recipes, 1 risotto recipe, and 1 vegetarian recipe with gluten-free options available. With The Italian Pantry, you can cook like an Italian and enjoy the experience of sharing a meal with loved ones. Their commitment to providing high-quality ingredients and authentic recipes makes them a must-try for anyone who loves Italian cuisine.
