Shelford Delicatessen

Recipe


	Pasta with Pancetta, Parmesan & Herbs

Simple, delicious & looks absolutely amazing, a cut away from the usual pasta sauces, it is great on its own or with a BBQ. * 2 Thick slices of stale bread * 1 Clove of garlic chopped up * A little red chilli cut up dry or fresh (how spicy do you like it) * 20g Butter * 2 'Bacon thick' slices of pancetta cut into small pieces * Dash of wine vinegar * A slightly larger dash of wine * 2 Sun dried Tomatoes cut up * Extra virgin olive oil * As much Parmesan as you want (80gms'ish) grated * Salt & Black Pepper * 250g Benedetto Cavalieri pasta (spaghetti, spaghettoni, penne) * Chop masses of Parsley, Basil, Oregano, Thyme, Chives, Tarragon * 1 Lemon Put a pan(1) of water on to cook pasta Crumble bread into rough crumbs(don't worry if there are a few larger bits) Melt butter in a pan(2) & fry the breadcrumbs until golden, stir all the time!! Put to air on a plate to the side, uncovered Add pasta to water & watch the time(I always forget) & cook for the time stated on the packet. Meanwhile place pan(2) back on the heat, add a little olive oil When hot add the garlic & the chilli & fry After 30 seconds add the pancetta & fry until it starts to brown & crisp Add sun dried tomatoes Flash pan with vinegar & wine & allow to nearly totally evaporate Take pan off the heat Drain pasta Add pasta to the pan & stir in the herbs & breadcrumbs Add parmesan & a little more olive oil Taste & season with salt & pepper Serve in large dish with lemon wedges to squeeze over Baby spinach or chargrilled vegetables could be added.

Friday's Specials

Soup
Carrot and Sweet Potato

Sandwich
Lamb with Oregano, Lemon, Black olives and Tomato Salad - £3.35

Salads
Penne Pasta in a Sun Dried Tomato Passata with Baby Spinach & Feta

Sweet Chilli Cous Cous Salad with Mange Tout, Cherry Tomatoes & Crumbled Feta

Because our specials are made fresh each day, they are available from 11:30 onwards.

Fresh Dishes

Available this week:

Toasted Peanut & Chocolate Chip Cookies
Crisp on the outside but soft in the middle, one is not enough! Avail Tues

Confit Leg of Duck with Red Onion Marmalade
Wonderfully aromatic duck, tender on the inside but crisp on the outside. Avail Thurs

Traditional Fish Pie topped with Mash
The best fresh fish and smoked fish is used in this pie with leeks & lashings of herbs. No shellfish! Avail Fri

Chocolate Hazelnut & Almond Brownies
Great served warm with a little ice cream. Avail Fri

Fish of the day
See today's fresh catch straight from this morning's fish market in the early early hours...Avail Tues

Spiced Date & Apple 'Jacks'
Dates cooked with bramleys to sticky perfection before being sandwiched between two layers of oats & seeds. Avail Thurs

Slow Roast Shoulder of Sawston Lamb with Oregano & Lemon
The most lacal lamb available is given the Kleftiko treatment. Avail Weds

Chick Pea, Feta & Roasted Vegetable Salad
Stacks of fresh parsley & lemon. Avail Mon

A seasonal menu is always available from our freezer.

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All our food is hand prepared in our Environmental Health approved kitchen. Our products may contain traces of nuts. Our specialist bread, cakes & pastries are delivered fresh each morning by Newnham Bakery.

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