Here are three delicious Italian dishes that are ideal for your ceramic hob

It is not about how many domestic appliances, but about how well you use them. This is what happens with a ceramic hob, which even when you switch it off remains hot enough to keep on cooking while you take a well-deserved rest.

Today we will present you with three dishes that are ideal for putting this into practice and showing what a good cook you are.

Please note! These three recipes specify both the cooking time and the residual heat to help you make the most of your energy. Buon appetito!

Radiatori with pesto

Cooking time: 2 min + 10 min residual heat.

Pasta is always a good choice! This is the case with radiatori al pesto, a pasta that gets its name because it looks just like radiators. Now we have mentioned pesto, did you know that this sauce from northern Italy gets its name from the Italian word pestare (to crush) because this is how it is prepared?

The taste of basil gives it an incredible flavour and essential for a meal that is so easy to prepare and worthy of the best chef. Here it is!

Ingredients:

• Radiatori (between 70 and 100 grams per person).
• Pesto sauce.
• A pinch of salt.

Preparation:

Place a large pot with water on the ceramic hob. Add a tablespoon of salt and wait for it to boil. When it boils, add the radiatori and cook for 2 minutes.

Then, turn off the heat and cover the pot. Leave it to cook for 10 more minutes with the residual heat given off by the ceramic hob.

When the pasta is ready, drain and pour into a deep dish.

Then add the pesto sauce and mix well. You can then sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top to bring out the full flavour. Ready!

Macaroni with Bolognese sauce

Cooking time: 2 min + 10 min residual heat.

Are you short of time today or perhaps you do not feel like cooking? There are days when you are just not at your best. Perhaps today is one of those days when you deserve a break, a hug or its culinary equivalent: A good dish of macaroni with Bolognese sauce.

We all know that the classics always work so just follow these simple steps to prepare this dish much more simply and efficiently. Andiamo!

Ingredients:

• Macaroni (between 70 and 100 grams per person).
• Bolognese sauce.
• Oregano to taste.

Preparation:

Place a large pot of water on the hob to boil and add a pinch of salt.

When it boils, add the macaroni and two minutes later, turn off the heat and cover the pot. Leave it 10 minutes to finish cooking and then drain the pasta.

Then tip the pasta into a deep dish, add the Bolognese sauce and add oregano to taste. Just like in the previous recipe, you can also sprinkle powdered or grated cheese to taste. There you have a classic Italian dish and it only took a few minutes. 

Spaghetti with olive oil and garlic

Cooking time: 2 min + 8 min residual heat.

Less is more, and this goes for decoration, design and also in the kitchen. If you love the delicacy and harmony of the minimalist style then you will also love this recipe because it is simple, aromatic and tasty.

All it takes is one bite to transports you from the kitchen to an idyllic terrace overlooking the Mediterranean. It is easy to dream, and even easier to prepare this delicious dish which is suitable for vegetarians. Are you ready?

Ingredients:

• Spaghetti (between 70 and 100 grams per person).
• Olive oil.
• Garlic cloves to taste.
• Oregano.
• A tablespoon of salt.

Preparation:

First, take a cutting board. Peel the garlic cloves and chop them finely.

Switch on the hob and put water to boil in a large pot with a pinch of salt. When the water boils, add the spaghetti and cook for two minutes. The switch off the heat and cover the pot. Leave it to cook for another 8 minutes.

Then drain the pasta and tip it into a deep dish for mixing.

Meanwhile mix together the oil, oregano and chopped garlic. When it is ready, add the mixture to the spaghetti.

See how easy that was? Stop dreaming and prepare this dish in the purest Mediterranean style evoking the most authentic flavours of Italy.

"Taking advantage of residual heat when cooking on a ceramic hob is simple, fast and helps you save. It is really good not only for your palate but also for your pocket."