Pasta with mussels (Tubettini con le cozze) Nonna Elena’s recipe has been handed down to every member of our family and you would think they have all put their own twist on it – wrong! ... Read more
VEGETABLE SOUP (MINESTRA DI VERDURE - MINESTRONE) A minestrone soup is known throughout the world. Like so many classic dishes, there are practically as many minestrone recipes as there are m... Read more
CREAMY SUNDRIED TOMATO PASTA My brother and sisters love this dish – it’s so tasty and satisfying! We used to ask our nonna to make this whenever we went to... Read more
ORECCHIETTE WITH BROCCOLI & CRISPY BACON Orecchiette is Italian for "little ears." Their size and rounded shape are just right for toppings such as: pancetta, pine nuts and ... Read more
Baked pasta (Pasta al forno alla Pugliese) Our family’s number one dish! Another recipe that is made all year round and is a classic on a Sunday – especially in the south of Italy wher... Read more
Traditional Baked Pasta (Lasagne) One of our ‘top five’ dishes of all time! This is a dish that takes time but it... Read more Tagliatelle with mushrooms (Tagliatelle ai fungi) Our family love mushrooms and this time of year we have everything from button mushrooms to fabulous porcini and truffles! This is a quick an... Read more Beans and pasta (Pasta e fagioli) Pasta e fagioli is a hot and substantial first course, a great classic of Italian cuisine that has its roots in the poor peasant tradition; w... Read more Baked tomato pasta (Pasta San Nicola) Warming and wonderful! As I'm writing this recipe, I am salivating so definitely one I will be cooking tonight! Read more Pasta with turnip greens (Orecchiette con le cime di rape) Being part of an Italian family ... Read more
Tagliatelle with mushrooms (Tagliatelle ai fungi) Our family love mushrooms and this time of year we have everything from button mushrooms to fabulous porcini and truffles! This is a quick an... Read more
Beans and pasta (Pasta e fagioli) Pasta e fagioli is a hot and substantial first course, a great classic of Italian cuisine that has its roots in the poor peasant tradition; w... Read more
Baked tomato pasta (Pasta San Nicola) Warming and wonderful! As I'm writing this recipe, I am salivating so definitely one I will be cooking tonight! Read more
Pasta with turnip greens (Orecchiette con le cime di rape) Being part of an Italian family ... Read more