Homemade Smoked Salmon Cannelloni (Manicotti). Homemade smoked salmon cannelloni is a delicious alternative to the more traditional Italian cannelloni filled with ground meat or spinach and ricotta. This recipe is very simple to prepare and divinely delicious. Perfect for entertaining or as part...
Garganelli Pasta with Tuna Bolognese : Recipe from Emilia-Romagna. This super simple but yummy 3 ingredient pasta with tuna recipe from Bologna is probably the easiest Italian pasta recipe I know. However, despite its simplicity, it was recently registered as a traditional recipe from...
Pasta alla Papalina: recipe from Rome Pasta alla papalina is a creamy pasta recipe from Rome named after Pope Pius XII, who was the inspiration behind its invention. Usually made with fettuccine, this dish is super simple to make and a great way to use up leftover ham! Italians love to talk...
Seafood Linguine al Cartoccio (in foil) Seafood linguine al cartoccio is a fabulous dish to serve to guests! This popular Central-Southern Italian recipe is made with a delicious fresh seafood sauce and pasta, wrapped in foil or baking paper and baked in the oven. Linguine con frutti di mare al...
Sicilian Pasta with Sardines and Wild Fennel. Sicilian pasta with sardines and wild fennel is a delicious fusion of ingredients from Arab and Mediterranean cultures and a reminder of Sicily’s fascinating history. Called ‘pasta con le sarde’ in Italian and ‘pasta ch’i sardi’ or...
Piconi Ascolani: Baked Ravioli from Le Marche. As I write this post, Easter is less than 3 weeks away. Throughout Italy, cooks and housewives in every region will be starting to prepare the local dishes, snacks, cakes and pastries that are particular to the Easter holiday celebrations. As you...
