Category: Primi Piatti | First Course

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Pasta Fresca | Fresh Pasta

There is nothing quite like fresh pasta. Much more delicate than its dried counterpart, it brings a completely different feel to any pasta dish. The..

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Pasta al Forno | Baked Rigatoni

Pasta al Forno, which means baked pasta, is a delicious, hearty pasta dish that uses the best of Italian ingredients to create a comforting and..

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Penne con Cavolfiore e Pangrattato Tostato | Penne with Cauliflower and Toasted Breadcrumbs

This pasta dish originates from cucina povera – “poor cooking” – a hearty meal created with only 4 ingredients and created to be both filling..

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Lenticchie per Capodanno | New Year’s Lentils

An Italian New Year’s Eve celebration is not complete without – lentils? These beans, largely considered to be “peasant food” in Italy, hardly seem like..

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Fettucine with Pesto Sauce

This Northern Italian sauce originates from Liguria, Italy, a city known for its basil crop and subsequently from this simple, yet powerfully flavorful sauce. While..

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Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

Pasta with broccoli rabe was a staple in my house growing up – and we always ate it the same way – boiled with spaghetti..

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Sweet Potato Ricotta Gnocchi

Gnocchi are a lovely alternative to traditional pasta and make for a comforting accompaniment to hearty fall and winter dishes. With an origin in Roman..

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Pumpkin and Butternut Squash Soup

Necessity is the mother of invention, and after making numerous pies and side for Thanksgiving, I was left with an abundance of roasted sugar pumpkins..

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Lenticchie e Pasta | Pasta with Lentils

This hearty dish is a bowl full of comfort. Pasta and legume dishes are very popular across Italy but really originate from a place of..

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Mille Infranti | Triddo

If you travel across Italy, you’ll find that each region, each city, and each town has its own distinct traditions. And while Italy is known..

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Spaghetti con le Cozze

To me, mussels are the most underrated seafood that exist. They’re cheap, relatively easy to prepare, and really pack a lot of flavor without being..

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Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

This dish, made of three simple ingredients, is the ultimate comfort food and is ready in just 20 minutes. Made with just pasta, extra virgin..

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