Gordon Ramsay’s quick and uncomplicated pasta recipes have gained traction with home cooks, including a 15-minute sausage Bolognese that has develop into a family favorite for some, according to a recent review published by Business Insider.
The review, which tested five of Ramsay’s pasta dishes, highlighted the chef’s ability to create flavorful meals in a short amount of time. The 15-minute sausage Bolognese, featured on “Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Cookery Course,” stood out for its rich flavor and simplicity, despite its abbreviated cooking time. One reviewer’s mother reportedly began making the dish almost weekly after the initial tasting.
Other dishes tested included a 10-minute turkey and leek pasta, a cacio e pepe, a shrimp scampi, and a Bloody Mary linguine. The turkey and leek pasta, which Ramsay himself reportedly makes for his family weekly, was ranked second, praised for its bright flavors and use of lemon and sage. The cacio e pepe, requiring 30 minutes, was lauded for its silky sauce and homemade Parmesan crisps.
The shrimp scampi, another 10-minute recipe, was described as transporting the reviewer to a seaside taverna with its bright and zesty flavors. However, Ramsay’s Bloody Mary linguine received the lowest ranking, with the reviewer finding the flavor surprisingly bland despite the inclusion of ingredients like vodka, celery salt, and Worcestershire sauce.
The review underscores a trend toward accessible, quick recipes from celebrity chefs, mirroring a similar exploration of Ina Garten’s pasta dishes. Ramsay’s recipes, as demonstrated in his cookbooks “Ramsay in 10,” “Quick and Delicious,” and “Ultimate Home Cooking,” aim to deliver restaurant-quality meals in a fraction of the usual time.
