Cocoa Pasta

Ladywhisper

I bought my OH some cocoa pasta from Hotel Chocolat at christmas (he looooves pasta so i couldn't resist) but we have no idea what to do with it still so its been sat in a cupboard since. Has anyone used it before or can suggest anything?

Thanks.

skiTTish

If its unsweetened it would go fab with chilli con carne
Or if sweetened ,with mascarpone and fruit ?

Wonder_Girl

there is a recipe idea on thier website
http://www.hotelchocolat.co.uk/recipe-cocoa-penne-Apennecocoa/

Also has a top 10 ideas for it's use

1. Served in wine glass mixed with Prosecco sauce and berries.
2. Perfect for a side with full-flavored saucy meat dishes.
3. Make a quick and easy, yet original dessert with a bit of honey and cream and a sprinkling of cinnamon.
4. Drizzle with our Cocoa bean and chilli olive oil, finish off with grated Parmesan cheese.
5. Serve with Tomato sauce – a spicy Puttanesca is particularly good
6. A pasta salad with roasted vegetables and balsamic dressing
7. A creamy, cheesy pasta bake using strong-flavored cheeses
8. Autumnal side dish with dried fruits and nuts in a citrus vinaigrette dressing.
9. Tossed with pesto or tapenade
10. Fresh summer dessert with strawberries, marscapone and balsamic vinegar in a wine glass.

Ladywhisper

Wonder_Girl wrote: »

there is a recipe idea on thier website
http://www.hotelchocolat.co.uk/recipe-cocoa-penne-Apennecocoa/

Also has a top 10 ideas for it's use

1. Served in wine glass mixed with Prosecco sauce and berries.
2. Perfect for a side with full-flavored saucy meat dishes.
3. Make a quick and easy, yet original dessert with a bit of honey and cream and a sprinkling of cinnamon.
4. Drizzle with our Cocoa bean and chilli olive oil, finish off with grated Parmesan cheese.
5. Serve with Tomato sauce – a spicy Puttanesca is particularly good
6. A pasta salad with roasted vegetables and balsamic dressing
7. A creamy, cheesy pasta bake using strong-flavored cheeses
8. Autumnal side dish with dried fruits and nuts in a citrus vinaigrette dressing.
9. Tossed with pesto or tapenade
10. Fresh summer dessert with strawberries, marscapone and balsamic vinegar in a wine glass.

Thanks! I swear that wasn't there the last time i looked ^^ or i'm going blind, heh.

jackieglasgow

Hi there, this is only half a reply, as I've forgotten the name, but there's a Jewish dessert made with noodles/tagliatelle type pasta with a rich creamy custard like suace, which might be good with this. I've only had it once, years ago, at an ex boyfriends' mother's house, but it was delicious. I will try and remember it's name and come back, or it will ring a bell with someone on here, and they'll post with more info.

Jackie X

spuddy1

Hi Jackiegalsgow, is it Lockshen (sp) pudding?

xx