This legendary fried zucchini pasta is a fast and exceptionally tasty recipe.
Tomato Sauce
Having a perfect tomato sauce recipe is crucial to Italian cooking. It is one of the primary building blocks to numerous other sauces.
Paccheri with Tomato Sauce & Mozzarella di Bufala
Paccheri is a common type of pasta in Italy and is known for its large, tube-like shape. Although similar to rigatoni, paccheri is shorter and larger in diameter. This is a perfect pairing for the heavy, sweet tomato sauce. Ingredients Preparation Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until very…
Ossobuco alla Milanese
Ossobucco is a classic Italian recipe made with braised veal shanks. The marrow bones are what give this dish it’s famous name which literally means “bone with a hole” (osso “bone”, buco “hole”). Topped with a fresh “gremolata” this slow-braised Italian recipe is amazingly tasty and surprisingly easy to cook. Ingredients Preparation Place the rosemary,…
Risotto alla Milanese
An all-time classic from Milan, risotto alla Milanese works perfectly as a side dish with ossobuco or as a first course on its own. The key ingredient is the use of saffron which give this dish it’s unique taste and signature yellow colour. SERVES 4 Ingredients Preparation Heat stock and saffron in a 2-qt. saucepan…
Gnocchi in Fontina Cheese Fondue with Black Truffle
Give your traditional potato gnocchi a tasty kick with black truffle and Fontina fondue. Fontina is a fairly pungent and intense cheese from the Aosta Valley. Its earthy, nutty and mushroom-like taste pairs exceptionally well with truffles. Young Fontina has a softer texture, which is ideal for fondue. Whisk it with milk, butter and Parmigiano to…
Spaghetti alle vongole
Spaghetti with clams is a timeless recipe suitable for all seasons. This easy and tasty dish can be prepared in about thirty minutes. The secret to the success is choosing quality ingredients and properly sorting and cleaning the clams. Ingredients Preparation Start sorting and ensuring clams aren’t sandy by tossing them in a large bowl…
Nonna’s Cabbage and Tomato Recipe / Verza al pomodoro di mia nonna
Cabbage is one of those underrated vegetables. Though most people don’t know how to prepare it, it can be a delight when cooked properly. This delicious, easy vegetarian dish inspired from my nonna’s recipe really hits the spot. It reveals Savoy cabbage’s scrumptious crunchiness, while combining its rich umami flavour with a briny tomato sughetto…
Creamy Pumpkin Gnocchi
Soft and delicate, pumpkin gnocchi are a popular first course. They can be prepared with few ingredients, including a simple butter and sage sauce, or even a creamier sauce based on pumpkin purée
Steamed Mussels With Tomato
Whether we’re talking about a dinner party or a quick weeknight meal, it doesn’t get much better than a big bowl of steamed mussels. Mussels have a lot of things going for them—they are quick to cook and they are delicious. Often made in bianco, they also pair perfectly with tomatoes.
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