No wine. No oven. 7 simple Italian dishes Indian homes can enjoy too
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Aglio e Olio
Aglio e Olio
All it takes is spaghetti, garlic, olive oil and chilli flakes. No sauces, no cheese. It's the most forgiving—and flavourful—pasta for a weeknight dinner.
All it takes is spaghetti, garlic, olive oil and chilli flakes. No sauces, no cheese. It's the most forgiving—and flavourful—pasta for a weeknight dinner.
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Bruschetta
Just toast some bread, rub garlic, add tomatoes, onions, salt and a dash of olive oil. Serve it cold. Fancy enough for guests. Simple enough for breakfast.
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Minestrone Soup
Throw in chopped vegetables, a little pasta, kidney beans, and tomato base. Simmer with herbs. It’s healthy, hearty and feels like an Italian sabzi-meets-shorba bowl.
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Tomato Basil Pasta
No cream needed. Just tomatoes, garlic, a pinch of sugar, salt and basil (or even coriander in a pinch). It’s pasta with soul—and no fuss.
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Margherita-Style Roti Pizza
Use roti or naan as a base. Top with tomato sauce, cheese (any kind), and basil. Toast it on a pan. Pizza without the oven—and totally satisfying.
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Italian-Style Stir-Fry Veggies
Toss onions, bell peppers, mushrooms in olive oil, garlic, oregano and pepper. It’s like sabzi, but European. Serve with rice or bread.
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Chickpea Salad (Italian twist
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Use boiled chana with lemon, olive oil, onion, cucumber, black pepper and oregano. Bright, crunchy, filling—and a no-cook winner on hot days.
Use boiled chana with lemon, olive oil, onion, cucumber, black pepper and oregano. Bright, crunchy, filling—and a no-cook winner on hot days.