This super -legged but delicious 3 ingredient paste with tunbologese recipe from Bologna is probably the easiest Italian can of tuna pasta recipe I know. Despite its simplicity, however, it is registered as a traditional recipe from Emilia-Romagna with the Italian Academy of Kitchen (L’Ccademia Italiana della Cucina). Pasta Con Tonno Alla Bolognese. The Italian … Read more
This lightweight oven -baked tagliatelle pasta with Fontina recipe takes very little time to make and calls for just a handful of ingredients. Perfect for meals at the last minute, busy weekday and as a side dish with white or red meat. A recipe from the Aosta valley. This cheesy baked tagliatelle with Fontina comes … Read more
This Rigatoni-Pasta recipe with shallots and guanciales is based on a traditional bowl from Emilia-Romagna, where they grow sweet Romagna scale. It’s easy to make, extremely tasty, and of course you can use other types of shallots too! Rigatoni Con Scalogno di Romagna é Guanciale. One of the many things I love about Italy is … Read more
Penne Pomodoro or Penne Al Pomodoro is a classic Italian recipe that children and adults have loved. All you need is a handful of simple ingredients and approx. 30 minutes to have this lightweight tomato bassle paste on the table. Perfect for busy weeknights and family meals. Origin and history. Pomodoro is the Italian word … Read more
Known as pasta alla cenere in Italy, this easy gorgonzola pasta with olives is a deliciously creamy gourmet dish that only has 3 main ingredients. Plus, it takes less than 30 minutes to make! Perfect as an evening treat and special enough to serve to guests! What does alla cenere mean? Cenere in Italian means … Read more
Pasta with broccoli is a classic Italian recipe that is super quick and easy to make and loved by many. This version includes pancetta, but you can replace it with other meat, fish or vegetables. A little broccoli history. Did you know that broccoli originated in southern Italy about 2,000 years ago? Yes, it was … Read more
Paccheri with calamari and potato is a quick and tasty Neapolitan pasta recipe, traditional on the Sorrento peninsula and the island of Ischia. This divine seafood pasta dish uses only a handful of ingredients and can be on your table in just 45 minutes! History This paccheri with calamari and potato recipe comes from a … Read more
The food of Lombardy. Because much of Lombardy is well-irrigated flatland, this region has a highly productive agricultural industry, producing crops such as rice, corn, wheat, sugar beet, and animal feed. There are also plenty of cattle and dairy farms. Like the rest of Italy, the most common crops and livestock dictate the cuisine of … Read more
Anchovies are healthy too! Anchovies are also very nutritious and have many vitamins and minerals that provide great health benefits. Best known as a source of Omega-3 fatty acids, anchovies are packed with protein. In addition, they are an excellent source of calcium, selenium, niacin, vitamin B12, potassium and vitamin A! Aside from their flavor-enhancing … Read more
Also known as gnocchetti dalla Valle D’Aosta, these dumplings (chnèfflènè) are a wonderful example of Italian mountain food. They are made with a thick dough similar to spaetzle cooked in boiling salted water and garnished with onions sautéed in butter, wine and a little broth. A simple vegetarian recipe that takes little time to make … Read more