Ricotta Gnocchi
These melt in your mouth ricotta gnocchi were a staple at my father’s restaurant and I never really saw them on the menus of other
Penne Con Fagiolini
Penne con Fagiolini You don’t need a fancy culinary school degree to sauté green beans in olive oil and garlic and toss them with penne,
Homemade Fresh Pasta
Making fresh pasta at home might seem like a daunting task, and while it is time consuming and with definite effort involved, it is not
Spinach Lasagna
Although this vegetarian spinach lasagna varies slightly from the traditional version of this classic Italian dish, it is equally delicious and filling. A flavorful homemade
Penne Arrabiata
Penne Arrabiata translates to Angry Penne, which is an apt name for this spicy pasta dish. My father didn’t typically put too much spice into
Pasta Puttanesca
Pasta Puttanesca is loosely translated to “street walker’s pasta.” There are a lot of stories about how this name came about. The most popular is that
Cacio e Pepe
I really love Roman cuisine, especially the pasta dishes. I have featured classics like Carbonara, Buccatini all’Amatriciana and Spaghetti alla Gricia here in the past.
Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe
Sausage and broccoli rabe is a great combination. Even if you are not a big broccoli rabe eater, you need to try them together. The contrast
Penne Filetto di Pomodoro
Filetto di Pomodoro, with prosciutto and onion, is a rustic and hearty tomato sauce that goes great over penne or your favorite pasta shape. Filetto