Banchetto Food Bazaar

Banchetto is an italian word meaning “a feast.”

What better way to start the weekend than a Saturday early morning Street Fiesta which starts from 12:01 a.m. and ends at 11:00 a.m.

Curacha Crabs and Maki

From delectable Asian food (maki, tempura, takoyaki, etc.), home-cooked fares (pasta, noodles and packed rice meals), and even fresh fruits, meat and seafoods.

Cuapao

Various Seafood and Pasta Dishes

There is also an array of Filipino dishes and not to forget the yummy desserts comprised of cakes and other pastries.

Lechon Kawali

Brazo de Mercedes

Or if you fancy the Filipino street foodstaples (isaw, adidas, fishballs, squidballs, siomai, lumpia, etc.), they are also there to experience and are cooked right before your eyes.

Dumplings and Wraps

It was primarily organized for the purpose of promoting tourism in Ortigas Center. Funky Princess Marketing Specialists was directly commissioned by Ortigas Center Association (an association of building owners around Ortigas Center) through their Ortigas Center Tourism Council, to organize, plan and manage it.

Fresh Lumpia and Morcon

I definitely shall return and Banchetto my heart out!

Bon Appetit  and Cheers! =]

Should you want to join as one of their Vendors please contact: 655-0590 or (0922) 880-0861.

Creamy Noodle Pasta

I’ll start off with a quick and simple dish. If you ran out of your regular pasta and all that’s left is for chicken noodle soup don’t fret. Here’s a quick and yummy option for your pasta cravings or for an instant snack. (shown above is not the baked version)

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

225 g/8oz. noodle pasta

1 tbsp. vegetable oil

175 g/6 oz. of sausages, sliced and/or

400g/14 oz. tuna in brine, drained and flaked

2 tbsp. cornflour (cornstarch)

425 ml/15 fl. oz./ 13/4 cups skimmed milk

*(If you want to bake it in the oven):

4 medium tomatoes, sliced thinly

25 g/1 oz. fresh breadcrumbs

25 g/1 oz. reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, grated

salt and pepper

LET’S COOK:

The Pasta:

Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas Mark 5. Bring a large pan of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the instructions on the packet. Drain well.

The Sauce:

Heat the oil in a frying pan (skillet) and fry all of the sausages, until a bit done. Place the cooked pasta in a bowl and mix in the sausages and/or tuna. Set aside. Blend the cornflour (cornstarch) with a little milk to make a paste. Pour the remaining milk into a saucepan and stir in the paste. Heat, stirring, until the sauce begins to thicken. Season well. Pour the sauce over the pasta mixture and stir until well-combined.

*If you want to bake it:

Transfer to the base of an ovenproof gratin dish and place on a baking sheet (cookie sheet). Arrange the tomato slices over the pasta and sprinkle with the breadcrumbs and cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes.

*Serves four

Bon Appetit and Cheers! =]