Pasta & Risotto

Cavatelli with broccoli is one of those magic pasta dishes that is hard to beat, both in flavor and in preparation time.

Tonnarelli cacio e pepe is one of the most famous dishes of the Roman tradition, of course, along with pasta alla carbonara and pasta alla gricia. Like spaghetti aglio e olio, it is one of the so-called poor man’s dishes or “piatti poveri” in Italian.  These are the meals that were prepared by the poorest …

Tonnarelli Pasta, also know as spaghetti alla chitarra is a long, square type of pasta typical of some parts of Central and Southern Italy that you can easily make at home. You can make tonnarelli even if you’ve never made homemade pasta before. All you need is 2 simple ingredients and 2 pasta making tools. …

This pear risotto mixes sweet pears with tangy gorgonzola and tops it of with crunchy walnuts to make the most delicious, creamy risotto.

Passatelli is an Italian type of pasta made with breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, nutmeg and lemon zest. In the past,…

Orecchiette with broccoli rabe is one of the signature pasta dishes from Apulia, city of Bari in particular. This is a classic “poor man’s dish” or cucina povera that dates back to ancient times. A couple of simple local ingredients like homemade pasta (orecchiette), seasonal veggies (broccoli rabe), anchovy fillets, extra virgin olive oil, garlic …

Pumpkin Tortelli or Tortelli Mantovani is a traditional pasta from Northern Italy (Lombardy region) made particularly for Christmas Eve. Pumpkin, as a protagonist of the season is also a key ingredient in the filling of these tortelli. But Tortelli Mantovani are called so for a reason. It’s not just simple pumpkin that sets them aside, …

Cold days are here, which means it’s the best time to indulge yourself with a hot bowl of homemade pasta. With all seasonal fall foods like mushrooms and chestnuts these tagliatelle is luxury in the bowl. Trust me, with homemade semolina flour pasta (tagliatelle, fettuccine or pappardelle are the best) that texture, that tiny little …

Pasta with Cauliflower is one of the staples of Sicilian cuisine. During cold season it’s one of the most comforting dishes you can treats yourself to. It’s made with all typical ingredients from this territory like purple cauliflower, pine nuts, raisins, anchovies and saffron. In Sicilian dialect you’ll often hear it by the name “Pasta …

Busiate or busiati is a long, thin, hollow tube pasta, twisted in the way that it resembles a telephone cord. Busiate are typical to Western Sicily and considered to be an iconic pasta type that represents Trapani region. In some way it resembles corkscrew or fusilli type of pasta. BUT they’re still FAR away cousins. …

Would you be surprised if I told you that the whole idea of this pasta was inspired by a piece of ricotta salata (salted ricotta cheese) that I had in the fridge? And it turned out SO-oh-o  good that I encored it 4 times during the same week. Before you mentally disconnect thinking of ricotta …

Red wine risotto is one of those magic dishes that requires minimum ingredients, very little effort but tun out to be out of this world delicious! Imagine delicate and creamy risotto paired with seasoned bites of Italian sausage and fragrant fresh rosemary sprigs. Of course it wouldn’t be the same without red wine. Just don’t …

Risotto with asparagus cream is definitely one of spring and summer favorites. Delicate taste, creamy texture and fresh green color  – what else could you wish for in classic Italian risotto? Crumbled Parmesan Crisps on top! They add an unforgettable charm and color to the whole dish, which makes it perfect not only for family …

There are a lot of pasta recipes that I would make and eat in a heartbeat. And this cavatelli lemon artichoke pasta is the new addition. You’ll be amazed how few simple ingredients turn into a spectacular pasta bowl. Cavatelli You can make it with store bought or homemade cavatelli. But you probably guessed it, …

Can one resist creamy oven-baked tortellini al forno with light golden crust and crumbled bacon? Impossible! This creamy and comforting pasta is a perfect dish for the whole family. You can easily add variety to your tortellini al forno by choosing different types of tortellini every time you make it: 3 cheese tortellini, spinach stuffed …