Authentic Italian Pasta - Brakes

Authentic Italian Pasta

What is Pasta Pronto?
Pasta Pronto is a new premium ëone-stop-shopí
concept available exclusively from Brakes, the UKís
This leading great concept foodservice offers you a total ëoff-the-shelfí provider
package
letting you serve customers a choice of tasty, healthy, pastas
and sauces - quickly, efficiently and economically. With no
training required it gives you everything needed for a totally
professional presentation.
The purpose built service units include all the elements required
to store pre-cooked pasta and then reheat, on demand, in
portion controlled baskets. The bain-marie system holds the
sauces at the correct temperature, ready to be served with
Step 1 >
Refresh pasta in basket
Step 2 >
Put into branded cup
Why Pasta Pronto?
the pasta in specially designed ripple cups. It really couldnít
be simpler!
The Pasta Pronto product range means you can serve a
selection of truly authentic Italian pasta and a huge variety
of chilled and ambient sauces.
The system has been stylishly branded and comes backed
by a full range of supporting point of sale and disposables;
making it an attractive addition to any foodservice operation.
Step 3
Pasta Pronto is a complete concept, meaning that you can run
a professional and profitable in-house ëpasta-to-goí operation
and realise profit margins in excess of 60%*.
Quality ingredients = help create nutritionally balanced meals
Robust, reliable preparation equipment = fast and efficient service
Modern branded packaging and point of sale = attractive, professional presentation
Serve with sauce of choice
Operating a Pasta Pronto unit couldn't be easier.
Everything is included - even lids and forks are provided!
*Based on recommended selling price
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The sauces
A wide range of
sauces with recipes
from Italy and
around the world
Chilled sauces
Pasta Pronto offers a range of ten fantastic
chilled pasta sauces made from the finest
ingredients:-
Tomato-based varieties loaded with vitamin A
Cheesy options for calcium
Meat-based recipes for iron and zinc
A wide range of vegetables have been used in
the sauces and four recipes are suitable for
vegetarians.
Four of the sauces provide more than
half a portion towards 5-A-DAY*.
All the sauces can be reheated in the bag using
a steamer, or decanted and either microwaved
or placed in the gastronorm pot and heated
in the oven with the lid on.
Our recommended holding time in the bain
marie is 2 hours and the uncooked sauces can
be kept in the fridge for 3 days once opened.
All packed in 2 x 1kg bags which gives
20 x 100g portions.
Ambient sauces
For caterers preferring ambient sauces, Pasta Pronto
offers a range of 21 quality recipes including not only
the most popular Italian-style varieties but also more
adventurous flavours from around the world including
Chinese, Indian and Thai. They can be kept in the
fridge for 7 days once opened.
TOP TIP
Why not add some protein such as
chicken to the ambient sauces to make
a more complete meal?
C 74874 Tomato & Basil* (V)
A tangy tomato sauce with
sweet aromatic basil &
a hint of olive oil
C 74875 Arrabbiata* (V)
A thick tomato sauce with
warming chilli & herbs
C 74877
Tomato & Mascarpone (V)
A rich tomato sauce,
combining creamy
mascarpone with a
hint of basil
C 74883 Four Cheese (V)
A luxurious creamy bÈchamel
with a blend of mascarpone,
cheddar, hard cheese & a hint
of stilton
C 74884 Carbonara
A classic Italian creamy
cheese sauce with Parmesan
& ham pieces
All 1 x 2.25kg plastic jars. All suitable for vegetarians.
C 74882 Mini Meatballs
in Tomato Sauce
Succulent mini beef & pork
meatballs coated in a lightly
spiced tomato sauce
C 74878 Bolognaise*
A meaty minced beef tomato
sauce with carrots, garlic,
basil & thyme
C 74879
Sweet & Sour Chicken
Chicken strips in a sweet
& sour sauce with mixed
peppers & pineapple pieces
C 74880 Chicken Tikka
Chicken strips infused in a
medium hot spiced tomato
& yogurt sauce
C 74881 Barbecue Chicken*
Chicken strips in a sweet &
smokey tomato sauce with
red & green peppers
A 89716 Brakes Tomato & Basil, A 89717 Brakes Arrabbiata, A 89719
Brakes Tomato & Mascarpone, A 89763 Brakes Mediterranean Vegetable,
A 89718 Brakes Bolognaise, A 89723 Brakes Sweet & Sour, A 89720
Brakes Sweet & Sour with Vegetables, A 89762 Brakes Szechwan Style,
A 89722 Brakes Blackbean, A 89707 Brakes Korma, A 89708 Brakes Tikka
Masala, A 89711 Brakes Jalfrezi, A 89728 Brakes Rogan Josh, A 89709
Brakes Madras, A 89724 Brakes Thai Green Curry, A 89721 Brakes Thai
Red Curry, A 89725 Brakes Healthier Choices Tikka Masala, A 89726
Brakes Healthier Choices Korma, A 89729 Brakes Healthier Choices Balti,
A 89766 Brakes Fajita, A 89767 Brakes Cajun.

The pasta
Our pasta range has
something to suit everyone
Standard pasta
Pasta is an excellent way of meeting
nutritional needs, being a great carbohydrate
which is a low fat source of energy. Itís not
just a favourite with teenagers and young
adults, pasta is a popular menu choice
whoever your customers are.
Healthier pasta
As well as our regular white pasta we also
have an especially enriched pasta fortified
with iron and vitamins or wholemeal pasta
which contains more zinc, iron and fibre.
Pre-cooked frozen pasta
For operators looking for the ultimate in
convenience one variety of pre-cooked frozen
pasta is also available. Reheated from frozen
in just 10 seconds (6 seconds if defrosted) this
delicious pasta is ideal for maintaining availability
and reducing waste.
A 14403 Brakes Penne Pasta
(Quills), A 100266 Brakes Fusilli
Pasta (Twists), A 3313 Brakes
Conchiglie Pasta (Shells),
A 16807 Brakes Tricolour Pasta
(Twists), A 14402 Brakes Farfalle
Pasta (Bows). All 6 x 500g
A 84681 Wholemeal Penne
(Quills), A 89179 Wholemeal
Fusilli (Twists), A 84753
Enriched Penne Pasta (Quills).
All 12 x 500g
F 34415 Brakes Cooked
Frozen Penne Pasta (Quills)**
4 x 2.5kg
Nutrition
• To help meet school meal iron
requirements standards we have an
enriched pasta option
• A wide variety of vegetables in the
sauces; 5 provide more than half a
portion towards 5-A-DAY
• Loads of tomato in the sauces providing
vitamin A from the natural red plant
pigments (carotenoids)
• Cheesy sauces provide calcium
• % Guideline Daily Amounts (GDA)
information available from
www.brake.co.uk/pastapronto
• Full labelling nutrition information
disclosed on pack
• Full micronutrient information available
from www.brake.co.uk/pastapronto
• Full micronutrient information provided
to all software systems for school
menu analysis
Pasta from
Naples
The Pasta Pronto range of dried pastas
comprises nine authentic Italian
varieties made with 100% durum wheat
in Gragano, near Naples to the Garofalo
family recipe dating back to 1789.
Naples provides the ideal location for
making pasta with its microclimate
providing the perfect combination of
wind, sun and humidity ñ crucial for
the all-important drying phase.

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The equipment
Simple to install and operate, Pasta Pronto equipment
can be leased or purchased as either a counter top or free
standing option. The stainless steel construction provides
stylish but practical, easy clean surface areas.
The Pasta Pronto unit has been carefully engineered as a
completely self-contained, wheel-in unit. The unit enables the
reheating and serving of pasta and sauce in less than 20
seconds. It is fully mobile with lockable wheels for stability and all
components have been designed to ensure maximum operational
efficiency with minimal space and power requirements.
The units comprise separate holding pans, each individually temperature controlled.
Ambient - for holding the pasta prior to reheating
Boiler - for reheating the pasta
Bain-marie - for holding the hot sauces at the required temperature.
All holding pans include lids to protect product quality.
A fully integrated sneeze-guard provides additional protection
to the ingredients. The sneeze-guard can be easily removed for
cleaning. The lower part of the sneeze-guard is used to carry
the tickets for daily changing sauce choices.
Storage area for cups.
A header is included to carry the
branding - easily removable and fully
adjustable with four height options.
Full technical specifications available.
Please ask your Sales Representative
for details or visit our website.
Measures 1005mm x 725mm x 1845mm.
Cooking utensils & disposables
The reheating baskets have been specially designed for portion
control - one basket serves one 200g portion of pasta. Included
with your unit are portion control scoops to transfer the cooked
pasta to the reheating basket. Also included are ladles which
accurately measure 100g of sauce.
You can also order your disposables from us.
A 84754 20oz Pasta Pronto Ripple Cup (1 x 500)
A 84755 20oz Ripple Cup Lid (1 x 500)
A 26980 White Plastic Fork (1 x 100)
A 26977 White Plastic Dessert Spoon (1 x 100)
Equipment service
Simple to use
All equipment is supplied with a one year parts and labour warranty. In the rare event
that your equipment were to break down we have a national service network of highly
qualified engineers to call on and get you up and running within 48 hours.
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The unit requires only a
standard 13 amp socket
to run and operational
instructions are featured
on the back of the machine.
Engineered for maximum
stability and ease of use
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Also available
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The counter top unit, which provides the
same basic facilities as the floorstanding
unit, is designed to sit on an existing work
surface. Measures 800mm x 635mm x
446mm including sneeze-guard.

Point of sale
A full marketing and point of sale
package is available
The Pasta Pronto concept also comes with a range of
supporting point of sale materials. These have been designed
to give your operation a fresh contemporary Italian look and
feel, appealing to teenagers and adults alike. This will really help
you to generate interest in this great new concept, increasing
sales and repeat orders.
Poster
Included with the unit.
Branded poster to
generate awareness.
A-board
Branded ëAí board to
attract consumers from
outside. This item can
be purchased separately.
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Pasta Pronto Cup
The Pasta Pronto 20oz.
Ripple Cup (A 84754)
and lid (A 84755)
Loyalty Cards
Included with the unit. Branded
loyalty card and stamp to generate
frequency of visit - Get your 9th
pot of Pasta Pronto free!!!
Price Tickets
Included with the unit. Individual recipe
labels are supplied for each sauce and can
easily be changed on a daily basis. Labels
are pre-printed on one side with the
recommended selling price and have ëmagic
8sí (digital numeral template to be filled in
with your chosen price) on the reverse to
apply alternative pricing.
To find out more about Pasta Pronto call your Sales Representative or
customer services on 0845 606 9090. Or go online for more information
about all the elements of the package at www.brake.co.uk/pastapronto
Terms & conditions: All goods are sold subject to availability and Brake Bros Ltd's Terms and Conditions of Sale, a copy of which is available on request
or on our website at www.brake.co.uk. We reserve the right to alter prices, specifications or packaging without notice. VAT will be charged on products where
applicable. To conform to requirements of the Food Safety Act 1990 and to protect temperature integrity we are unable to accept returned product unless
notified as damaged or faulty at time of delivery. This does not affect your statutory rights. Whilst we make every effort to ensure these details are correct,
errors may occasionally occur. All products shown as serving suggestions. Ordering the pastas, sauces or disposables must be incorporated in Brakes
minimum delivery order of £80. **Available to Frozen account customers. Please speak to your Sales Representative to open your account.
Brakes Enterprise House, Eureka Business Park, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4AG Tel: 01233 206000 www.brake.co.uk. Part of brakesgroup. Brake Bros Ltd.
Registered office as above. Registered in England 02035315