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The Fair Trade Cook Book
The FAIRTRADE COOKBOOK
Fair Trade Recipes for a Fairer World

Pasta - Basics

Get your Fair Trade Pasta from Traidcraft, U.K. The Italians would be horrified because they have a thing about pasta making it afresh for each day, and choosing the shape to go with other ingredients.
When you are hungry, the important thing is to eat nutritious and filling food.

The shades of night were falling fast
The rain was falling faster
When through an alpine village passed
An alpine village pastor.
A.E. Houseman.

Ingredients

For 2 normal adults or 1 hungry teenager:
225 gm Fair Trade pasta of your choice
FAIRTRADE Sources
Pasta

Method

Boil plenty of water as the pasta absorbs water and expands.
Put in the pasta to cook and let the water come back to the boil.
The cooking takes 12 to 15 minutes once the water is boiling.
When the pasta is cooked, drain and "use".

Variation

Pasta Stir Fry.
Add the cooked pasta to a Green Salad to make the salad more filling.
Cover with real tomato sauce and melted cheese.