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From a hearty serving of fluffy gnocchi to a forkful of twirled linguini, nothing beats a bowl of pasta - even better when it’s made with love. So, we’ve collected our favourite homemade pasta and sauce recipes from around the NEFF kitchen to bring a little bit of Italy into your own kitchen. Why homemade? When it’s so easy to buy pasta from the supermarket, making your own can feel like a daunting task. But homemade pasta is easier than you imagine, and has a texture and flavour unrivalled by the bulk supermarket stock. Plus, there’s nothing like a homemade sauce to round out a family meal. What ingredients do I need to make pasta? This depends on what kind of pasta you’re making. From lasagne to spaghetti, most traditional homemade pasta recipes use flour and eggs, sometimes with additional salt, but you can also find egg-free, gluten-free and rice flour pastas, so keep looking. It’s imperative to use fresh eggs, and most recipes call for quality flour types like “00” or semolina. Here are some hot tips to nail your recipes: Know when to fold Kneading is a key part of pasta making. The perfect dough has been folded, and re-folded, until the eggs and flour are seamlessly combined. Olive oil is your friend Is your dough too dry? Add a few drops of olive oil. Don’t use water or more eggs, as this will mess with the consistency. Too sticky? Use a bit of extra flour. Let it rest To give your pasta the best chance at success, wrap it and give it time to rest for at least an hour - overnight if possible. This makes it easier to roll your dough out and cut it into your desired shape. Now, choose your recipe and get started. Make gnocchi from scratch (the Italian way) Soften your potatoes, measure out your flour and grind your salt - it’s time to serve up a bowl of NEFF’s delightful gnocchi dumplings, cooked to perfection in your Fullsteam oven. With only three ingredients, this potato pasta is one of the easiest ways to attempt to make pasta at home. When the small pieces of fluffy comfort have risen to the surface, top them with a roasted tomato sauce. Ricotta gnocchi with pumpkin and blue cheese sauce Ready to step it up a notch? This creamy ricotta gnocchi is just as easy to whip up with all the ingredients in one bowl. The sauce is a delicate, cheesy concoction laced with fresh basil and sautéed vegetables, sure to become a family favourite for the adults around the table. Make your own pumpkin pasta This fresh, colourful take on homemade pasta is the perfect way to make your pasta a little more exciting (and healthy). Kids will love the orange hue, and your palate will love the simple, striking flavours. By adding ½ cup of pumpkin puree to your salt, eggs and flour, you’ve got a winning comfort recipe on your hands. Or step it up a notch with our garlic and feta-stuffed Pumpkin Ravioli recipe. The perfect tomato and basil pasta sauce Best served atop an al dente bowl of fresh linguini, this heirloom tomato sauce recipe has fast become a staple in the NEFF recipe book. Fill your induction cooktop with the scent of Italy and whip up this seasonal mix of ripe tomatoes, chili, garlic, basil, olive oil and white wine in under 20 minutes. Try this walnut-sage butter When it comes to pasta, less is often more - especially if you’re short on time. This quick and creamy mix of roasted walnuts, fresh sage leaves and melted butter can help bring your homemade pasta to life. We can highly recommend this sauce on a bowl of beetroot gnocchi.  ___________________________________________________  About NEFF   NEFF is a German-engineered kitchen appliance brand, with a product range that includes ovens, cooktops, rangehoods, coffee machines and dishwashers designed to make life in the kitchen a daily pleasure. For people who love to cook, NEFF gives you the tools to create meaningful connections, express your creativity and make memories. Because real life happens in the kitchen.   Learn more about NEFF here.

Preheat the oven CircoTherm, 145°C. Combine the white chocolate, cream cheese, butter, sugar, milk and vanilla in a saucepan and whisk over an induction cooktop on level 5 or FlameSelect gas cooktop on level 5 until melted and smooth. Allow to cool, then stir through the beaten eggs, sifted dry ingredients and lemon rind until combined. Gently fold through half the blueberries. Pour the mixture into a greased and paper lined 31 x 21cm slice tin then top with the remaining blueberries. Bake adding Vario Steam Low for 50-60 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Allow to cool in the pan on a wire rack. Remove from the pan, slice and serve with a drizzle of cream.

Mix sesame oil, ginger, garlic and coriander together and spoon evenly over salmon fillets. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Cut salmon into slices approximately 5mm thick. Gently separate soba noodles. Place noodles, salmon, snap peas and edamame beans onto large perforated steamer tray that has been lined with baking paper. Cook on Fullsteam 100˚C for 4 minutes. Divide noodles, steamed vegetables, carrot, cucumber, radishes and avocado evenly between 4 serving bowls. Arrange salmon on top of vegetable mixture and garnish with shallot and coriander.Serve with sesame dressing or chilli sauce if desired.

Wash potatoes and place on large perforated stainless steel steamer tray. Cook on FullSteam 100°C for 30 minutes or until potatoes are soft (see note if you don't have a FullSteam oven). Transfer potatoes to oven tray and lightly crush each one with a potato masher or fork. Mix garlic, rosemary and olive oil together and drizzle over smashed potatoes.  Season with freshly ground salt. Roast on CircoTherm 200°C for 40 minutes or until golden and crisp.

Peel the potatoes and cut into quarters. Put the potatoes on the large perforated stainless steel tray. Place the tray into the oven, select FullSteam 100⁰C and cook for 15 – 20 minutes or until potatoes are cooked when tested with a fork. If you do not have a FullSteam oven you can boil the potatoes for 20-25 minute or until cooked. Remove from the oven or strain the potatoes and set aside. Let them cool down naturally. Preheat the oven on CircoRoasting® to 210 ⁰C. Place the duck fat into a large baking tray, place on level 2 and heat for 8 minutes. Add the garlic, thyme, potatoes, salt and pepper and bake for 30 - 40 minutes or until they are golden brown. Turn the potatoes over half way through. Place cooked potatoes on absorbent paper for 2-5 minutes before serving.

Heat a frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add the oil to the pan then add the cardamom, cloves, cinnamon and bay leaves and cook until fragrant. Reduce the heat to medium then add the onion, garlic and ginger and cook until tender. Stir in the spices and cook for a further minute. Place into the unperforated stainless steel tray with the rice and the stock and stir well. Cook on FullSteam at 100˚c for 18 minutes. Add the prawns to the rice and place peas and asparagus in the perforated stainless steel tray. Continue cooking for a further 3 minutes or until cooked. Combine the rice and vegetables together with the coriander in a serving bowl. Serve with natural yogurt.

Preheat the oven on CircoRoast at 220˚c. Place the beef on the wire rack over a multipurpose pan that has been lined with baking paper. Brush beef with olive oil. Insert the MultiPoint MeatProbe into the centre of the beef. Place beef into the oven on shelf level 3 and connect the probe to the oven. Select the MultiPoint MeatProbe to 54˚c and high steam When beef is cooked allow to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing thinly. Combine the salad ingredients reserving the peanuts & shallots for serving. Arrange the beef slices over the salad. Combine the dressing ingredients and mix well. Drizzle over the salad and sprinkle with peanuts and shallots.

Whether it’s dark and bitter or creamy and sweet, chocolate is a much-loved Australian dessert. We make cakes with it, drizzle it on everything we can and share it as a gift to celebrate life milestones. But cooking with this ingredient isn’t as easy as it looks. So we’ve put together a guide with the best recipes and techniques to help you master cooking with chocolate. Here’s everything you need to know… How is chocolate made? Chocolate goes through a long journey before it hits the supermarket shelves. In fact, this ingredient begins its life as a seed on a cacao tree. Once these seeds are harvested, the cacao is fermented for 2-9 days and dried before being sent to a factory, where they’re roasted to develop its unique flavour. The roasted beans are put under an extremely high amount of pressure to form cocoa powder which is then processed, tempered and moulded into a stable form with a shiny surface. Feeling hungry? Click here to see seven great places to buy chocolate in Australia. What are the different types of chocolate? The supermarket shelves are stocked with an endless amount of chocolate varieties, but when it comes to baking, there are three major types that you should be aware of. These include: Dark chocolate Dark chocolate is the healthiest form of chocolate, made by combining chocolate liquor with sugar. It has little or no added milk, with a minimum of 35% cocoa solids, retaining its strong, bittersweet flavour that is great for baking when other sweeteners are already in the mix. Milk chocolate Milk chocolate is the most consumed from of chocolate, world-wide. It is made with added milk and only 20-30% cocoa, so it’s milder and sweeter than dark chocolate. While it’s fantastic for eating on its own, milk chocolate is not as commonly used in the kitchen as many find its sweetness to be overpowering in some desserts. White chocolate Some purists say that white chocolate isn’t chocolate at all because it does not contain any cacao solids. But it does include cocoa butter mixed with sugar, milk and different flavourings, perfect for fruity desserts. Click here to learn about more forms of chocolate (including pink chocolate). What can I make with chocolate? Around the world, chocolatiers, bakers, pastry connoisseurs and home-chefs use this highly versatile, delicious food in countless recipes and desserts, ranging from simple to elaborate. Here are some of our favourite recipes from around The NEFF Kitchen… Chocolate marble cheesecake with roasted cherries Chocolate mousse Chocolate cake Chocolate self-saucing pudding Chocolate crème brulee Chocolate peppermint tart White chocolate macadamia brownies Mango and white chocolate lamingtons Chocolate chip biscuits Three ways to melt chocolate Whether you’re making chocolate mousse, a ganache filled cake or simply chocolate dipped strawberries, melting chocolate is a skill every home cook has to master. But did you know that there are multiple ways you can achieve smooth and creamy melted chocolate with different NEFF appliances? Here are three you can try today: On your cooktop Do you have a NEFF gas FlameSelect cooktop or NEFF induction cooktop? The great news is you can melt chocolate in a saucepan on level 1, no double boiling required! If you don’t have a NEFF cooktop you can use the well known double boiler method. Simply bring some water to a boil (you only need your pan filled about an inch of the way) and reduce to a simmer. Pour half your chocolate into a heatproof bowl and place on top of the simmering water, stirring as the chocolate melts to remove any lumps. You can then add the rest of the chocolate into the melted mixture and stir until completely melted. Click here to view our range of gas and induction cooktops. In your microwave This is a quick and easy way to melt chocolate without using multiple pans. Simply place your chocolate in a bowl and heat in your microwave in 30 second bursts, stirring between to remove lumps and ensure your chocolate doesn’t burn. If you start by melting half of your chocolate this way and slowly add the rest of your chocolate once the first batch is fully melted, you should be able to melt it faster and remove the chance of overheating your chocolate. Click here to view the NEFF microwave range. Using your steam oven Looking for a gentle and hands-free way to melt chocolate? Use your NEFF steam oven! Place the chocolate in a flat bowl and wrap completely in baking paper so that no water can drip in. Use the steam setting at 50°C and it should be melted after 15-20 minutes. Simply stir until smooth and leave to cool slightly. Click here to view the NEFF range of FullSteam and VarioSteam ovens. Cooking techniques There are many different ways we use chocolate in our cooking. Two of the most common techniques include tempering chocolate and making chocolate ganache. Tempered chocolate is essential when making chocolate coated desserts, providing an attractive sheen that snaps perfectly. The process cycles between heating and cooling to create a mixture of melted chocolate that is smooth and glossy at room temperature. Click here to learn how to temper chocolate. Chocolate ganache is a technique all bakers and dessert lovers should master. It is made using melted chocolate combined with cream, perfect for glazing or filling desserts to make them a delicious showstopper. Tips for cooking with chocolate Finely chop chocolate for melting, and heat it slowly to ensure it doesn’t burn or become lumpy. Don’t buy choc-chips if you plan on melting them as they often contain stabilisers that help them hold their shape in bakes. Don’t be afraid to use chocolate that looks like it’s covered in white dust as it’s probably just cocoa butter that has collected on the surface when the chocolate gets too warm. Pay attention to cacao percentages as they tell you how much of the chocolate is made from cocoa beans. Want to learn more about cooking with chocolate? Attend one of NEFF’s free product demonstration to learn about the benefits of cooking with our European engineered appliances while getting culinary tips from our experiences home economists.

Whether it’s a birthday or an engagement party, a cake is a great way to celebrate a life milestone with family and friends. But why settle for one layer when you can have many? Tiered cakes are no longer just for bakers and culinary experts. They can be made by anyone with an oven and the determination to make something beautiful. We know that making a layered cake isn’t easy, so we’ve put together a list of tips we’ve developed over the years. Here’s how to make sure your multi-layered cake is a success… Read through the entire recipe before getting started. While people pay a lot of attention to the ingredients, it’s easy to skim over the method which can have devastating results, especially if you need an extended period of time between steps. Take note of the temperature of your ingredients (and oven). Don’t forget that baking is a science, and temperate is important during the preparation and cooking phase. For example, your butter needs to be softened in order to cream with the sugar properly and your oven cavity has to be properly heated for your cake batter to rise. Prepare your cake pans properly with butter and baking paper. Because there is nothing worse when making a cake from scratch, than patiently waiting for it to bake and cool, before realising that the cake is stuck to the dish and can’t be removed without ruining your base. Check the doneness beyond the clock. While recipes will usually provide the ideal time for baking, every oven is different, so make sure you check it yourself before taking the cake out of the oven. Your cake is done when it begins to pull away from the sides of the pan. When you touch the middle of the cake, you should feel a firm bounce-back. Never frost or cut a cake until it is completely cool. We know it can be tempting to cut a warm cake fresh from the oven, but doing this may result in cracks and crumbs that will make the cake lose its shape. Trying to ice a hot cake will either melt your icing or will see crumbs mix into the icing. For a smooth finish you really need a cool cake. Use steam in the cooking process. When using a NEFF steam oven, water is injected into the food at regular intervals which seals in all the flavours and ensures your cake stays moist. So, whether you’ve chosen a flavoursome orange cake or something more chocolatey, steam will let the individual flavours shine. In addition, NEFF’s steam oven uses a hot pressurised system that helps your cake cook evenly while retaining its moisture and flavour. Click here to learn more about why you should use steam when making cakes. Want to test your new-found skills on some tall cakes from around The NEFF Kitchen? Here’s a list of layered cakes that will make your home-made dessert the talk of the party… Ultimate chocolate cake with dark chocolate ganache Festive gingerbread layer cake Cherry ripe layer cake Layered meringue cake Indulgent vanilla layer cake with white chocolate ganache Learn more about how your NEFF appliances can help you take your culinary skills to the next level by booking a free product demonstration with our experienced home economists.