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Shelina Permalloo, Celebrity Chef
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hether it’s a simple weekday supper, a casual get-together with friends, or a no-stress weekend meal, Tesco Finest helps you upgrade classic recipes with minimum effort.
These three cheese-based recipes will deliver on flavour every time – and impress anyone who pops over to share a quick bite, too. And our top chefs love the fact that each ingredient is carefully selected to make your dishes sing.
“This Tesco Finest Gruyère comes from the Swiss mountains, where it’s expertly matured in underground caves for a full-bodied, fruity flavour,” says Shelina.
And with so many products in the Tesco Finest range, here’s just a few recipes to whet your appetite.
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Finer things
Tesco Finest ingredients are the instant way to elevate any meal, any day of the week, as Jean-Christophe Novelli and Shelina Permalloo show us with their delicious, yet simple recipes.
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This Tesco Finest Gruyère comes from the Swiss mountains, where it’s expertly matured in underground caves for a
full-bodied, fruity flavour,
Easy weekdays
Come on over
Laid-back weekends
Recipe number one is a version of classic carbonara, made with Tesco Finest Gigli Pasta. Only the finest expert pasta makers with over 100 years' experience create Tesco Finest pasta. The coarse texture and distinctive curved shape of this pasta make it perfect for catching the luxurious sauce. Because this dish only takes 10 minutes to prepare, it’s a great choice for a weeknight supper. While the pasta and pancetta are cooking, you can get on with cracking the eggs and grating the Parmesan, before giving it all a final mix in the pan. (Don’t forget to add some pasta water to get that ultra-glossy sauce.)
Gigli carbonara
Ingredients
Only use the freshest, tastiest eggs to show off this speedy pasta dish.
If you don’t eat pancetta, omit and replace with roasted cherry tomatoes.
500g pack Tesco Finest Gigli pasta
110g pack Tesco Finest Smoked Pancetta
Tesco Finest Sicilian Extra Virgin Olive Oil for frying
1 pack Tesco Finest 6 free-range Bluebell Araucana Eggs
100g Tesco Finest Parmigiano Reggiano Parmesan, grated,
plus extra to serve
Method
Method
Ingredients
Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling, salted water, according to pack instructions. Then drain lightly, reserving a cup of the cooking water.
Fry the pancetta in a splash of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan until crispy and golden brown, turning to make sure it’s evenly cooked,
then set aside on a piece of kitchen paper to drain.
Beat the eggs in a medium bowl with the Parmesan and plenty
of black pepper.
Remove excess oil from the pan, then add the drained pasta.
And crumble in the crispy pancetta, tossing to combine. Add the egg/Parmesan mixture, stirring and working quickly to avoid the egg setting. Add a splash of the pasta cooking water to loosen the sauce,
it should look smooth and silky.
Serve in bowls, with extra black pepper, grated Parmesan and
a few thyme leaves, if you like.
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Easy weekdays
Come on over
Method
Method
Ingredients
Ingredients
Cheddar and
chutney rarebits
Cheese-on-toast might seem like the ultimate comfort food. But here, we give it a fancy upgrade with the help of Tesco Finest ingredients – turning it into the perfect finger food for a casual get-together with friends. The only risk with these meltingly delicious rarebits is that they’ll be so popular with your guests that there won’t be any left for you (so make sure to hold a couple back!). The Tesco Finest White Sourdough Loaf helps take things to another level with its characteristic tangy flavour that comes from a naturally fermented starter dough. It's slowly proved to allow the flavour to develop and create the bread's soft, open texture, then expertly baked to get the perfect crisp crust. This brilliant bread is the ideal vessel for the scrumptious toppings. A guaranteed hit at any social gathering, these pair brilliantly with the dry crispness of the apple and citrus flavours of the Tesco Finest English Sparkling Wine.
Method
Method
Ingredients
Ingredients
5-a-day cheesy
baked cottage pie
Sometimes you want a weekend lunch or dinner that can be made in advance – allowing you to spend more of your free time doing the stuff you really enjoy. Once you’ve assembled this cheesy cottage pie, you can pop it in the fridge, ready for its final baking in the oven. Its mouth-watering base is made using Tesco Finest 5% Fat Aberdeen Angus Steak Mince – from specially selected cuts that add a rich, full flavour – simmered slowly with herbs, garlic and red wine. Then it’s topped with a mash that has a cheesy kick that takes the whole dish to another level, thanks to the addition of Tesco Finest Gruyère. It will emerge crisp and bronzed from the oven – making it a dazzling centrepiece for a weekend meal.
Laid-back weekends
Save time by using a handy jar of three cheese sauce that adds lots of flavour, together with the fruity chutney that cuts through the richness.
5-6 slices Tesco Finest White Sourdough Loaf
260g jar Tesco Finest Three Cheese Sauce
220g jar Tesco Finest Spiced Apple & Pear Chutney
130g Tesco Finest Vintage Cheddar, coarsely grated
2 spring onions, finely sliced to serve
Tesco Finest English Sparkling Wine, to serve
Heat the grill to high. Cut the bread into 4-5 pieces and arrange on a baking tray. Lightly toast under the grill.
Flip over the toast and top each with ½ tbsp cheese sauce and 1tsp chutney. Scatter over the cheese then grill for 3-4 mins.
Scatter with the spring onions and a grind of pepper to serve, with any remaining chutney on the side.
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Jean-Christophe Novelli, multi-Michelin star
and 5/5 AA Rosette winning Chef
A little can go a long way when you have beautiful ingredients. You don’t need to bend over backwards
to make yourself something delicious, or put
a smile on other people’s faces.
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Prep
5 mins
Cook
5 mins
Serves
6
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Tesco Finest ingredients are the instant way to elevate any meal, any day of the week, as Jean-Christophe Novelli and Shelina Permalloo show us with their delicious, yet simple recipes.
Finer things
Taste the
Finer
hether it’s a simple weekday supper, a casual get-together with friends, or a no-stress weekend
Method
Method
Ingredients
Ingredients
5-a-day cheesy
baked cottage pie
Sometimes you want a weekend lunch or dinner that can be made in advance – allowing you to spend more of your free time doing the stuff you really enjoy. Once you’ve assembled this cheesy cottage pie, you can pop it in the fridge, ready for its final baking in the oven. Its mouth-watering base is made using Tesco Finest 5% Fat Aberdeen Angus Steak Mince – from specially selected cuts that add a rich, full flavour – simmered slowly with herbs, garlic and red wine. Then it’s topped with a mash that has a cheesy kick that takes the whole dish to another level, thanks to the addition of Tesco Finest Gruyère. It will emerge crisp and bronzed from the oven – making it a dazzling centrepiece for a weekend meal.
Laid-back weekends
Method
Heat the grill to high. Cut the bread into 4-5 pieces and arrange on a baking tray. Lightly toast under the grill.
Flip over the toast and top each with ½ tbsp cheese sauce and 1tsp chutney. Scatter over the cheese then grill for 3-4 mins.
Scatter with the spring onions and a grind of pepper to serve, with any remaining chutney on the side.
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Method
Serve with Tesco Finest English Sparkling Wine
Ingredients
Ingredients
Save time by using a handy jar of three cheese sauce that adds lots of flavour, together with the fruity chutney that cuts through the richness.
5-6 slices Tesco Finest White Sourdough Loaf
260g jar Tesco Finest Three Cheese Sauce
220g jar Tesco Finest Spiced Apple & Pear Chutney
130g Tesco Finest Vintage Cheddar, coarsely grated
2 spring onions, finely sliced to serve
Tesco Finest English Sparkling Wine, to serve
Prep
15 mins
Makes
26
Cook
4-6 mins
Cheddar and
chutney rarebits
Cheese-on-toast might seem like the ultimate comfort food. But here, we give it a fancy upgrade with the help of Tesco Finest ingredients – turning it into the perfect finger food for a casual get-together with friends. The only risk with these meltingly delicious rarebits is that they’ll be so popular with your guests that there won’t be any left for you (so make sure to hold a couple back!). The Tesco Finest White Sourdough Loaf helps take things to another level with its characteristic tangy flavour that comes from a naturally fermented starter dough. It's slowly proved to allow the flavour to develop and create the bread's soft, open texture, then expertly baked to get the perfect crisp crust. This brilliant bread is the ideal vessel for the scrumptious toppings. A guaranteed hit at any social gathering, these pair brilliantly with the dry crispness of the apple and citrus flavours of the Tesco Finest English Sparkling Wine.
Come on over
Method
Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling, salted water, according to pack instructions. Then drain lightly, reserving a cup of the cooking water.
Fry the pancetta in a splash of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan until crispy and golden brown, turning to make sure it’s evenly cooked, then set aside on a piece of kitchen paper to drain.
Beat the eggs in a medium bowl with the Parmesan and plenty of black pepper.
Remove excess oil from the pan, then add the drained pasta. And crumble in the crispy pancetta, tossing to combine. Add the egg/Parmesan mixture, stirring and working quickly to avoid the egg setting. Add a splash of the pasta cooking water to loosen the sauce,
it should look smooth and silky.
Serve in bowls, with extra black pepper, grated Parmesan and a few thyme leaves, if you like.
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Method
Ingredients
Only use the freshest, tastiest eggs to show off this speedy pasta dish. If you don’t eat pancetta, omit and replace with roasted cherry tomatoes.
500g pack Tesco Finest Gigli pasta
110g pack Tesco Finest Smoked Pancetta
Tesco Finest Sicilian Extra Virgin Olive Oil for frying
1 pack Tesco Finest 6 free-range Bluebell
Araucana Eggs
100g Tesco Finest Parmigiano Reggiano
Parmesan, grated,
plus extra to serve
Prep
5 mins
Serves
6
Cook
5 mins
Ingredients
Gigli carbonara
Recipe number one is a version of classic carbonara, made with Tesco Finest Gigli Pasta. Only the finest expert pasta makers with over 100 years' experience create Tesco Finest pasta. The coarse texture and distinctive curved shape of this pasta make it perfect for catching the luxurious sauce. Because this dish only takes 10 minutes to prepare, it’s a great choice for a weeknight supper. While the pasta and pancetta are cooking, you can get on with cracking the eggs and grating the Parmesan, before giving it all a final mix in the pan. (Don’t forget to add some pasta water to get that ultra-glossy sauce.)
Easy weekdays
Using wine in this tasty sauce means you can serve the remainder with the dish - a great one to have ready to put in the oven after a leisurely weekend walk.
500g pack Tesco Finest 5% Fat Aberdeen Angus Steak Mince
2tbsp Tesco Finest Sicilian Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus a splash for frying
1 large onion, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
2 stick celery
2 fat garlic cloves, sliced
2 bay leaves
2tsp dried oregano
2tbsp tomato purée
250ML Tesco Finest Rioja Reserva
3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce or mushroom ketchup
400g tin chopped tomatoes (plus ½ can of water)
For the topping:
500g Tesco Finest All Rounder Potatoes, chopped into chunks
200g carrots, chopped
200g celeriac, peeled and chopped
2tbsp milk
50g butter
100g Tesco Finest Gruyère, grated
Prep
15 mins
Makes
6
Cook
40 mins
Dry fry the beef in a non-stick pan with a splash of oil, breaking up the mince with a wooden spoon as it cooks.. Once browned, use a slotted spoon to transfer to a plate and discard the fat in the pan.
Add 2tbsp olive oil and fry the onion, carrots, celery and garlic with a pinch of salt and the bay leaves and oregano for 8-10 mins until softening.
Stir in the tomato puree, then add back the browned beef with the red wine, bring up to a fast simmer, then add the Worcestershire sauce, chopped tomatoes. Simmer for 30 minutes.
Heat the oven to 200C/gas 6. Meanwhile, for the topping, bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Add the veg and boil for 15-20 mins until softened. Drain and steam dry in the pan, then roughly mash with the milk, butter and seasoning. Add most of the cheese.
Spoon the mince into an ovenproof dish. Swirl the mash on top, then sprinkle over the remaining cheese. Bake for 25-30 mins until golden and bubbling.
Serve the Tesco Finest Rioja Reserva alongside, if you wish.
For high-quality ingredients that elevate your everyday cooking, there’s nothing better than Tesco Finest.
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Make your everyday taste better
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