Valentine’s Day, the day of love, is around the corner, and what better way to celebrate it than by preparing a delicious Italian meal for your loved ones? In this blog post, we’ll explore the concept of “Valentine” – a fusion of Valentine’s and Italian cuisine. Whether you’re cooking for […]
Pasta
Orecchiette ai broccoli – Recipe from Puglia to get kids to eat vegetables
One of the greatest challenges of raising healthy kids is to convince them to eat more vegetables! I tried – and still try – it all! Here’s a way however if you’ve been asking how to get kids to eat vegetables, Orechiette ai broccoli recipe from Puglia, Italy. Great pasta with […]
Cacio e Pepe Recipe
When I first arrived in Rome it was very late on a Sunday evening. Ahead of me lay pure anticipation of days ahead exploring this phenomenal city. I knew there would be pavement pounding, heat, and crowds but I couldn’t be more excited. Slightly sapped of energy from the journey, […]
Traditional Italian Pasta Recipes
Italians love pasta. This is one of the basic sides that most Italian dishes are made with. On this list, you’ll find some of the most famous Italian pasta dishes, as well as some that are really regional and really special. There are so many more great Italian pasta dishes, […]
Mint Pesto
How to prepare and excellent Pesto Pasta using mint instead of basil.
Authentic Porcini sauce
Mushrooms are a symbol of the Fall and plenty of typically autumnal recipes call for their presence and one of the most common use is in sauces.
Pansotti with walnut sauce
Pansotti are a dish typical of Liguria, similar to ravioli.
Spaghetti With Tuna for children
This children’s dish, one that Francesco’s little son, Jacopo, loves, consists simply of spaghetti mixed with mashed canned tuna. Francesco recommends using Italian tuna canned in olive oil. “For grownups you can turn it into pirate spaghetti – spaghetti alla corsara – by adding a little tomato, parsley and garlic,” […]
Venetian Fresh Pasta For Ravioli recipe
What is a simple, almost every day task in Italy can be a major production in other countries. But once successfully made, fresh pasta dough can become a habit. The recipe can be cut in half. “It’s important to try to make the dough on a humid day so it […]
Genovese Pesto pasta sauce
Fresh basil, just blended with other natural ingredients. Genovese Pesto pasta sauce Fresh basil leafs Garlic 1 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Salt Pepper Pine nuts Parmesan Cheese Pecorino Cheese A Pesto recipe so easy it will take you (almost) more time to open a can … Unlike many Italian-American […]