Sicilian Ricotta and Pistachio Pasta Recipe. Two of the most important ingredients in the Sicilian kitchen are ricotta and pistachios. Both are used in desserts and pasta recipes. This Sicilian ricotta and pistachio pasta is a delicious example of how beautifully these two typical foods can be...
The Best Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce Ever! (La Devozione by Peppe Guida) On a recent visit to Gragnano and Naples, I was very fortunate to have this best spaghetti with tomato sauce ever made for me twice! When I returned home, I just had to make it for myself! I now know I will never make this...
The Best Italian Pasta Ever: Pastifico dei Campi and ‘guess who’s coming for dinner’ I have long been a fan of Pasta di Gragnano and a visit to the town of Gragnano near Naples was pretty high up on my bucket list! So, I was super excited to be recently invited to visit pasta makers...
Italian Braised Onion Sauce (il Friggione) with Garganelli Pasta. Traditionally this intensely favourful braised onion sauce from Bologna takes hours to make even though it has very few ingredients. However, Il friggione is definitely worth the wait! Il Friggone con pasta. Il Friggione, also...
Bigoli with Duck Ragu from Veneto. Bigoli with duck ragu is a traditional dish here in Veneto where I live. In fact, if you are visiting the region you are bound to find it on offer in many restaurants. It is also often cooked by the Venetians on holidays or feast days. I have eaten it many...
Tuna and Anchovy Vermicelli (alla Campolattaro): recipe from Naples. This 19th century tuna and anchovy vermicelli recipe was invented by a Neapolitan marquis. It is not only simple to make and delicious, but you can impress your guests with the history behind the dish! Vermicelli alla...
