The maltagliati are irregular pieces of egg pasta usually produced from the scraps of the pasta with which the tagliatelle or the lasagne are made. They have different shapes, from triangles, to strips, to round or rhombus shapes and also vary in thickness and size. This particular uneven pasta is characteristic of the Emilia Romagna region and of […]
We took this video a few summers ago in the country side of Vicenza while making tortellini with Zia Anna and Zio Bruno. MMMMhhhh those tortellini!!!! Zia Anna works also in a famous restaurant and she’s literally a tortellini-factory! I’m sharing also her fantastic filling recipe with 2 kinds of […]
For this pasta dish, broccoli rabe and orecchiette are cooked in the same pot. You could stop there and simply finish with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and some finely grated Pecorino or Parmigiano, but it’s exceptionally good tossed with capers, garlic, pesto, hot red chiles and tomatoes. photos […]
This dish is named in honor of the opera “Norma” by the 19th century Sicilian composer Vincenzo Bellini. photos coco zordan One story goes that the chef who invented the dish was so taken by the opera that he named it after Bellini’s work. Another story goes that a group of musicians, when presented with […]
Although it’s not often that we have leftover pasta, when this is the case a great way to use it is as a pasta frittata. All you do is mix your leftovers with eggs and grated cheese, perhaps some minced parsley/basil for color, and a bit of salt and pepper if it needs […]
Pasta with Tomato Sauce and Basil … The beauty of this simple tomato sauce is that it can dress just about any kind or shape of pasta, to suit your taste or what happens to be in your cupboard. The quality of the tomatoes is important, if you didn’t make […]
The quick pasta with tuna and tomatoes is a delicious and delicately tasty entree’ or one-course meal. It offers the ideal balance of carbs, vegetables, proteins and healthy fats. Easy to prepare, and ready in a few minutes, it’s perfect for a quick lunch or in case of an unexpected guest. Prepare the sauce while […]
There are countless variations of sugo di pomodoro in Italian cuisine and making a good tomato sauce can seem challenging, but if you follow these easy steps you’ll be able to make a great fool-proof salsa for your pasta or grains anytime. keep it simple pick the right ingredients: there are only […]
The broccoli pesto is a tasty creamy sauce perfect for seasoning any type of pasta and easy to make. Low in cholesterol and high in vitamins, broccoli packs this pesto with extra nutritional value. Using walnuts or pecans instead of the traditional pine nuts is less expensive, rich in fiber, […]