Chocolate Dessert Pasta

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Experimentation in the kitchen is the spice of life, and it’s how we stumble upon some of our most cherished recipes—but not every experiment leads directly to a new favorite. That was certainly the case when I ventured into the world of chocolate pasta.

My brother gave me this chocolate pasta from Australia...

Known for its rich and somewhat unconventional flavor, chocolate pasta can be a bold choice, and it certainly isn't for everyone. My latest culinary adventure involved pairing this intriguing pasta with roasted plums and vanilla ice cream, a combination aimed at balancing the unique pasta's taste with familiar, comforting flavors.

Roasted plums...

My daughters and I were equally curious to see how this unusual dish would turn out. While the roasted plums, with their syrupy sweetness enhanced by cinnamon and honey, brought a delightful contrast to the plate, the chocolate pasta itself left us a bit puzzled.

The consensus was clear: it was an interesting experience, but perhaps too out-of-the-box for our tastes. My youngest even suggested that a drizzle of chocolate syrup might tie the flavors together better, suggesting that a bolder chocolate presence could be the key to enjoying this dish.

If you’re feeling adventurous or simply love the idea of exploring new and unusual food pairings, this chocolate pasta dish might just be up your alley. While it wasn’t a hit in our home, the world of culinary experiments is all about personal taste.

Who knows? You might find a way to tweak this dish into something wonderful for your own family. Whether it’s a hit or a miss, it’s all part of the fun and creativity that cooking brings to our lives.

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Ingredients:

(Serve 4)

• Plum Washed Pitted Halved, 350g

• Cinnamon Powder, Pinch

• Sea Salt, Pinch

• Pure Honey, 1 TBSP

• Hot Water, 1L

• Chocolate Pasta Preferably The Professors', 250g

• Granulated Sugar, 1 TBSP

• Fresh Orange Zest, 1 Orange

• Good Quality Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, For Serving

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Equipment:

• Skillet / Pan

• Oven

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Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 190 degree celsius or 375 fahrenheit.

2. Transfer the plums to a baking tray.

3. Sprinkle cinnamon powder, salt and drizzle honey over the top.

4. Toss to combine well.

5. Arrange the plums cut side up.

6. Wack into the oven and bake for 15 mins.

7. Remove from the oven and give it a quick toss.

8. Return to the oven and continue baking for another 5 to 15 mins or until the plums are soft.

9. Remove from the oven and set it aside.

10. In a skillet over medium heat, add hot water.

11. Add in the chocolate pasta.

12. Season with sugar and cook until the pasta is al dente.

13. Remove from heat, season with salt and orange zest.

14. Give it a final mix.

15. Drain and transfer onto serving plates.

16. Top with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream and that roasted plum.

17. Serve immediately.

Will you give this a try?

It's bizarre for me and my kids...

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