Tag: PASTA

SPAGHETTI WITH CHERRY TOMATOES & PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE

SPAGHETTI WITH CHERRY TOMATOES & PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE

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 

SPAGHETTI WITH ARTICHOKES & PROSCIUTTO

SPAGHETTI WITH ARTICHOKES & PROSCIUTTO

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 

SPRING PASTA SALAD

SPRING PASTA SALAD

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 

BEST PENNE WITH LAMB RAGÙ

BEST PENNE WITH LAMB RAGÙ

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 

PASTA AL FORNO

PASTA AL FORNO

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 

PASTA E CECI (pasta and chickpeas soup)

PASTA E CECI (pasta and chickpeas soup)

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: 

CLASSIC PASTA PUTTANESCA

CLASSIC PASTA PUTTANESCA

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 

PENNE RIGATE WITH MEATBALLS

PENNE RIGATE WITH MEATBALLS

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 FUSILLI WITH HOMEMADE SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO

CHICKPEAS FUSILLI WITH HOMEMADE SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO

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 

FARFALLE WITH BASIL PESTO

FARFALLE WITH BASIL PESTO

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 

SPINACH TAGLIATELLE WITH BUTTER SAGE SAUCE

SPINACH TAGLIATELLE WITH BUTTER SAGE SAUCE

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 

SPAGHETTI WITH CREAMY ROASTED YELLOW PEPPER

SPAGHETTI WITH CREAMY ROASTED YELLOW PEPPER

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 

PACCHERI PASTA WITH SWORDFISH

PACCHERI PASTA WITH SWORDFISH

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 

MEZZI RIGATONI WITH SIMPLE TOMATO BASIL SAUCE

MEZZI RIGATONI WITH SIMPLE TOMATO BASIL SAUCE

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 

SPAGHETTI WITH CALABAZA SQUASH

SPAGHETTI WITH CALABAZA SQUASH

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 

CLASSIC RAGÙ BOLOGNESE

CLASSIC RAGÙ BOLOGNESE

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 

FRESH PASTA DOUGH

FRESH PASTA DOUGH

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 

PACCHERI WITH KALE PESTO

PACCHERI WITH KALE PESTO

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 

PACCHERI WITH OVEN ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES

PACCHERI WITH OVEN ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES

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 

SPAGHETTI WITH CHUNKY EGGPLANT SAUCE

SPAGHETTI WITH CHUNKY EGGPLANT SAUCE

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 

A PERFECT PASTA TO TRY THIS SPRING

A PERFECT PASTA TO TRY THIS SPRING

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 

PACCHERI PASTA WITH FRESH RICOTTA

PACCHERI PASTA WITH FRESH RICOTTA

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 WITH TOMATO AND BASIL

PACCHERI PASTA WITH TOMATO AND BASIL

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 

PASTA WITH TINY MEATBALLS RECIPE “PASTA CON I POLPETTINE”

PASTA WITH TINY MEATBALLS RECIPE “PASTA CON I POLPETTINE”

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 

PERFECT PENNE WITH FRIED EGGPLANT & BASIL

PERFECT PENNE WITH FRIED EGGPLANT & BASIL

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 

TRY THIS BEST CLASSIC COQ AU VIN

TRY THIS BEST CLASSIC COQ AU VIN

Coq au vin (rooster in red wine) is a classic French stew and one of the most delicious. This hearty dish full of flavors, which the chicken is braised in rich red wine sauce cooked with pearled onion, earthy mushrooms, carrots and thick cut crispy 

HOW TO TRANSFORM YOUR CANNED TUNA TO A FANCY MEAL

HOW TO TRANSFORM YOUR CANNED TUNA TO A FANCY MEAL

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 

ORECCHIETE WITH BROCCOLI FLORETS & ANCHOVIES

ORECCHIETE WITH BROCCOLI FLORETS & ANCHOVIES

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 

HOW TO MAKE PENNE ALL’ ARRABIATA

HOW TO MAKE PENNE ALL’ ARRABIATA

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 

LINGUINE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES PESTO

LINGUINE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES PESTO

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. 

HOW TO MAKE BEST SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONARA

HOW TO MAKE BEST SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONARA

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, 

PENNE WITH CREAMY GORGONZOLA SAUCE AND FRESH SAGE

PENNE WITH CREAMY GORGONZOLA SAUCE AND FRESH SAGE

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 

MUST TRY ORECCHIETTE WITH SPINACH PESTO

MUST TRY ORECCHIETTE WITH SPINACH PESTO

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 

MUST TRY THIS EASY CLASSIC ITALIAN PASTA, RIGATONI WITH CHERRY TOMATOES

MUST TRY THIS EASY CLASSIC ITALIAN PASTA, RIGATONI WITH CHERRY TOMATOES

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