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Ingredients: 1 Lb. Spaghetti 4 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 cloves of garlic, sliced 1 Lb cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup heavy cream 8 oz grated parmesan cheese Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Steps: Cook the spaghetti in salted water according to …
Ingredients: 1/2 Lb. Spaghetti pasta 6 Oz. ready artichokes in brine, drained 2 slices prosciutto 4 tbsp pan toasted breadcrumbs 2 garlic cloves finely chopped 1 tbsp lemon juice 6 oz Extra Virgin Olive oil Pinch of chili flakes Salt and freshly ground pepper Grated …
It is almost time for cookouts and this pasta salad is the perfect dish to enjoy outdoors with friends and family. It is delicious, refreshing, elegant and simple. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 Lb. penne pasta, cooked and cooled 1/2 cup bite size broccoli florets blanched Asparagus heads …
This is such a great, tasty dish. The savory flavor of the lamb combines so beautifully with the freshness of the rosemary and the bay leaf. Lamb ragù is great sauce to make during the cold season; It is warm, rich, comforting as well as …
The best part about shared family meal is that it is the perfect moment to relax, refuel and reconnect. Pasta al Forno is the ideal meal to share with friends and family in every occasion. INGREDIENTS: 1Lb. of penne Rigate pasta 1 ½ fresh plum …
Fresh handmade Pappardelle pasta coated with savory, rich and deeply flavored ragú sauce. It is absolutely delicious and totally worths the wait. INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. fresh Pappardelle pasta 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium onions, finely chopped 13 oz. ground beef (85% lean) 2 …
Pasta with chickpeas (Pasta e Cecil) is the perfect winter soup. This Italian classic is nutritious, full of protein and rich in carbohydrates; it is just what we need once the weather gets chilly. Serves 6 Prep time 10 minutes Cooking time 30 minutes INGREDIENTS: …
It is a challenge to make a delicious soup with very few ingredients. In this recipe, I find out that kale, chickpeas and Fido pasta make perfect combination for a flavorful soup. INGREDIENTS: 1 shallots finely diced 1/4 cup Fido cut spaghetti 1 quarter chicken …
Spaghetti cooked al dente coated with creamy sauce made with sharp Pecorino cheese and rich egg yolk topped with crispy pancetta for the perfect flavor of sweetness and crunchiness. INGREDIENTS: 1 Lb. Spaghetti 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 Oz. Pancetta cut in 1/2 inch pieces …
There are various stories about the name of Pasta Puttanesca, but everyone agrees that it is a dish made with simple ingredients that tastes so delicious and smells so good while it is cooking. Pasta Puttanesca is one of my favorite dishes, the saltiness of …
You can use any type of pasta you have available. In this recipe, I used short pasta such as penne rigate because it matches perfectly with the consistency of the dish and its shape make it kids-friendly as this dish becomes a family favorite. SERVE …
Chickpeas pasta meets its match in this recipe, fresh basil pesto and string beans made a great combination for an elegant meal. Blanching my string beans using the same water for cooking the pasta helped me minimizing dirty pots and saving time. INGREDIENTS: FOR THE …
This pasta can be served warm or cold during summer time. It is healthy and fast, especially if you make the sun-dried tomato pesto in advance. Sun-dried tomato pesto has a bold flavor perfect match for this chickpeas pasta. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 Lb. chickpeas pasta 3/4 …
This is a very tasty springtime dish that brings out the delicate flavor of the vegetables. In this recipe, I cooked chickpeas shells pasta with seasonal ingredients but when it comes to pasta salads, the sky is the limit. You can pair it with your …
If you are looking for a classic pasta dish that can be enjoyed hot or cold; Farfalle with basil pesto is the one. I love the Farfalle bows pasta, its raffled edges shape makes it perfect to capture the pesto and its curves absorb more …
Beautiful long green ribbons made with egg dough and spinach. This is step by step on how to make fresh spinach pasta. INGREDIENTS: For the pasta: 200 g flour 00 plus extra for dusting 2 eggs 50 g spinach blanched (water squeezed out) and chopped For …
If you need an alternative for tomato based sauces, you should try this delicious roasted pepper sauce. It is light, smokey, creamy and It is great with any kind of pasta. In this recipe, I used yellow bell peppers but you can use any kind …
Traditionally, pesto is made from basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Now pesto can be made from almost any combination of nuts and leafy greens and this recipe is just contemporary spin on the classic one. It is great with pasta, roasted …
Everyone in my house seems to love this dish. The creamy white cauliflower purée taste delicious and makes perfect pasta sauce. In this recipe, I cook the cauliflower florets with milk to add more creaminess. INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. spaghetti ½ lb. cauliflower cut to florets …
Cacio e pepe is a classic dish from Rome and one of the simplest pasta dish; based only on three ingredients pecorino cheese, black pepper and pasta. INGREDIENTS: 1lb. spaghetti 1 ½ cup grated pecorino Romano 4 tablespoon freshly ground pepper Kosher salt STEPS: Bring …
The greatest recipes are usually the simplest; this delicious recipe is not only simple but also super fast. I find the fragrance of fresh sage and the nutty flavor of the brown butter pairs very well with fresh pasta. INGREDIENTS: 5 tbsp. unsalted butter ½ …
I love Paccheri pasta because of its large shape as it can be used in many different dishes such as lasagna-style dish, stuffed or just served with a hearty sauce. One of the famous Paccheri recipes in Calabria is Paccheri with swordfish. INGREDIENTS: SERVE 4 …
I like the simplicity of the tomato sauce, even if I believe in simmering the sauce for a long time to intensify the flavors. As every family has a different version on how to make this sauce, I find that it always tastes fresh, flavorful …
This kind of sauce reminds me of the fall when the pumpkins are abundant and in season. You can substitute the Calabaza with any available squash such as pumpkin, kabocha or butternut squash. As there are many variations to this dish. I personally oven-roast the …
Ragù Bolognese is one of my favorite sauces in Italian cuisine; it is so tasty and soul satisfying. While living in Italy I find out that every Italian cook has a favorite version of making the Ragù alla Bolognese, but the long slow cooking process …
I like making fresh pasta at home; it is an amazing experience full of satisfying pleasure of working with hands to create shapes and flavors. I had the privilege of learning to make fresh pasta while living in Italy and working side by side with …
When I received a beautiful large bunch of kale this week, I realized I have plenty than making a kale salad. So the first thing comes to my mind is kale pesto. In this recipe, the sweetness of the kale and the nutty flavor of …
Oven roasting brings out the natural sweetness of the vegetables. In this simple recipe, there is no need to long time slow cooking or simmering. The oven will make the trick. The cherry tomatoes make perfect match for the Paccheri Rigate pasta, which is good …
Looking for new recipe with eggplant? Try this simple pasta dish with chunky eggplant sauce. A sauce rich with the creaminess of the nutty flavor of the eggplant and the sweetness of the tomato make it perfect for your favorite pasta. INGREDIENTS: 1 pound of Spaghetti …
I like the summer cherry tomatoes as they are sweet and less acid, they work very will in this easy recipe. It is combinations of simple and fresh ingredients, the way the original recipe was made back in Italy. INGREDIENTS: 1 pound of Spaghetti ½ …
I like to cook this pasta in early spring when the asparagus are in season. It is such beautiful and colorful dish to enjoy with friends and family. It is simple and delicious as you can be creative by adding your favorite vegetables. INGREDIENTS: 1 …
I used to cook the paccheri pasta frequently while I was living in Italy. It is flavorful since the size makes it perfect to absorb the sauce, as well as the shape makes it perfect to be stuffed with your favorite fillings. NGREDIENTS: 1 pound of …
Paccheri pasta is very poplar in Campania south of Italy that usually cooked with seafood. Since everyone has his/her own favorite tomato sauce; I just want to let you know that you are going to love the Paccheri pasta with your favorite tomatoes sauce. This …
While I was living in Italy for over 7 years, I had been eating in many restaurants and Tratorias in different regions and parts of the Italian peninsula, but I have never seen Spaghetti with meatballs in the menu, why? It is popular Italian American dish …
I normally cook this dish during summer time, but I cannot resist this perfect pasta served with tomato sauce and topped with fried eggplant and basil that is why, it frequently ends up on the table in different times of the year. INGREDIENTS: 1 medium …
Options are limited when it comes to canned tuna ; either you make your favorite tuna sandwich or you can make this delicious pasta dish instead with less or equal time. If you have a canned tuna and pasta, you are good to go. A …
The short pasta ‘Orecchiette’ is famous with broccoli Rabe. In this recipe I tried broccoli florets, which has a grassy, earthy and mildly bitter flavor unlike the broccoli Rabe, which has a bitter taste. The flavors balanced very well as the anchovies added a nice flavor …
This simple classic Italian recipe pasta all’ Arrabiata means “angry” is originating from Lazio region in central Italy, which Rome is the capital. The good news about this classic pasta dish is that you can decide how spicy you like your sauce by adjusting the amount …
Here is a delicious pesto recipe that is easy to make. If you are looking for the unique Mediterranean flavors, this pesto combine the nutty flavor of the almonds/pine nuts and the freshness of the basil; this pesto is thick, rich and full of flavors. …
INGREDIENTS: 1-pound spaghetti 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 ounces Pancetta or bacon cut in cubes 1 egg 1 cup Grated pecorino Romano Salt and freshly grounded pepper STEPS: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. In a small bowl, …
is an Italian soft blue cheese made from cow’s milk, it carries its name from the particular region of Gorgonzola in Milan. I like using Gorgonzola in my Kitchen either as a sauce or just with a slice of pear. Normally, there is a famous Italian …
Anytime I have Orecchiette in hands, I always think about the popular dish orecchiette with rapini or broccoli rabe. The Orecchiette pasta name comes from its shape, which resembles small ears; it is a variety of short pastas typically of Pulia in Southern Italy, famous …
This dried pasta in the form of Rigatoni is very popular in the south of Italy. Its ridges make better adhesive surfaces for sauces and grated cheese such as parmesan and pecorino cheese. This recipe plays a key in the Mediterranean diet. You can not go …