Tuna Fettuccini Recipe

I’d always prefer a pasta with a creamy and rich white sauce over one which is tomato-based anytime, anyday. With this preference, I myself made a recipe when I was in high school for our Food Technology home cooking project. Guess what? My experiment turned out to be a taste bud prostitute which pleased almost everyone I cooked for. Yay! So I'm sharing this recipe with you guys.

Ingredients:                                                                                                     

• 2 big cans of Century Tuna Spicy
• 1 kilo uncooked fettuccini
• 1 can button mushrooms (pieces and stems)
• 8-10 pieces black olives (optional)
• 1 small bar of Quickmelt cheese, grated
• 1 pack Knorr Cream of Mushroom
• 2  tetra packs of Nestle Multipurpose Cream (330ml each)
• 1 bar anchor butter (unsalted)
• Finely chopped parsely
• 10-15 cloves of garlic
• 1 large Onion (white)
• Pepper

Procedure:

1. Cook the pasta as seen in the directions until it becomes al dente.
2. Saute the minced garlic until golden brown using 1/4  of the bar of butter. I do use garlic liberally  whenever I cook since it has already been proven by the that it can help in lowering the blood pressure and in preventing the development of hypertension.
3. Add chopped onions. Use the white onion since it becomes “sweet” when cooked.  
4. Add the 2 cans of spicy Century Tuna. To make the cream based pasta a little unconventional and healthy at the same time, I decided to put a little kick to it by using the spicy variant of Century Tuna. Do not remove the oil along with the tuna. It  contains good cholesterol and adds more flavor to it!
5. Simmer for 3 mins. to let some of the oil evaporate
6. Dilute the cream of mushroom in hot water and pour it along with the garlic, onions, and tuna. Add 2-4 cups of water and mix thoroughly.
7. Add the 2 tetra packs of all-purpose cream. Since we’re Filipinos, add a little water to the pack. Shake it a little then pour it as well in the pan. Sayang naman yung natira.
8. Add the chopped mushrooms, parsely, black olives, and grated cheese. Add the remaining ¾ of the butter and let it cook for 2 more minutes.
9. Add black ground pepper as desired.
10. Serve while hot

Dezaato Pan

Dezaato Pan is like a secret you would want to keep for yourself. It’s one of those places where you could enjoy a cup of coffee without the cramped up feeling you’d usually experience in other leading coffee shops. It is a sanctuary in the middle of the hectic Manila.

I posted a status about this café a week ago and a blogger friend messaged me saying that he doesn’t blog about Dezaato since publicity may bring the same cramped up feeling in other cafes. I guess we both want to keep it to ourselves, but then again, something so good mustn't be kept to ourselves, right?

Dezaato Pan is a Japanese-themed café located along Banawe cor. Sct. Alcaraz St. in Quezon City which offers a wide selection of coffee, tea, bread, gelattos, and several set meals. Having such a diverse menu offering makes this café a standout among others.   

Upon entering the cafe, you could already choose from the different breads and put it in a tray like how you would do in BreadTalk.

On my first visit last week, I ordered Mocha Oreo ice-blended coffee and a moist Blueberry muffin (P45), both of which didn’t disappoint.

On my visit today, I ordered one of their ice-blended coffee offering, Praline Hazelnut (P160 for 16oz.). Upon giving it a sip, the taste reminded me of one of my favorites, Nutella! It doesn’t have that usual coffee flavor and aftertaste so coffee drinkers out there might find this a sweet little surprise. 

I also tried their Coffee Walnut Cake which had a generous serving of roasted walnuts which gave a smoky taste and slight crunch to the moist mocha cake. Don't you just love the presentation of this slice of cake? I bet it's no piece of cake doing that. Okay, korny na :)

Being a artsy-fartsy person, I couldn't help but gawk on the artisan cakes on the display. As you can see, the prices, ranging from 570-775 pesos, are actually comparable to the mainstream cake shops. I would definitely choose a beautifully decorate cake from Dezaato over a plain boring cake. It's literally a work of art on a plate!

Aside from the food, what I’m raving about Dezaato is the spacious and clean ambiance. The café, keeping up with its Japanese theme, sports a clean minimalist interior with solid lines and neutral colors which gave it a simple yet modern touch. It occupies a two story building. Located in the first floor is the counter and three tables while the second floor provides more seats for customers.

Here, rarely do you have to be near anyone within two feet. I have my claustrophobic tendencies so enjoy having my own personal space once in a while. The café has free wifi so customers can surf while enjoying the café’s treats. 

They also have an open space outside the second floor, a provision for smokers I believe. 

Overall, the Dezzaato Pan is by far my favorite among the coffee shops I visited. I love the feeling of space that it gives. The wide array of delectable food it serves won’t surely leave you dissatisfied.

And since I'm a lifestyle blogger now, I should post a photo of me with the product. It's like a mandatory thing.

Dezaato Pan

Dezaato Pan has branches at SM Mall of Asia, Banawe Ave., and Tomas Morato in Quezon City. 

For inquiries, call 366-7384 or 367 3426. 

ADVANTAGES

• Wide selection of delectable food
• Taste of coffee is distinct from other coffee shops
• Spacious place
• Beautiful minimalist interiors
• Offers free wifi
• Does not play loud, distracting music
• Friendly staff

DISADVANTAGES

• Food is quite pricey for a student’s budget
• Food has high sugar content like most coffee shops