Italy is divided up into 20 regions and each region, except for the Aosta valley, has a number of provinces. Although there are many types of pasta that are eaten in many or all the Italian regions, a lot originated in a particular region and then became popular in other parts of the peninsula, whilst others are only found in one or a few regions.
Italian Dumplings (Canederli) in Broth: Recipe from Trentino-Alto Adige. Italian dumplings (canederli) in broth is a delicious and easy way to use up stale bread. This is a signature dish from the beautiful South Tirol that is warming, comforting, filling and healthy! Simple Alpine food at its...
Gramigna with Sausage, Peas and Cream: Recipe from Emilia- Romagna. There are many tasty pasta with sausage recipes here in Italy. But, this gramigna with sausage, peas and cream definitely ranks among my favourites. It’s perfect for both family meals and entertaining. Gramigna alla...
Paccheri with Fresh Tuna Ragu: Recipe from Sicily Fresh tuna has been fished and eaten in Sicily since the time of the Phoenicians and possibly longer! This easy to make paccheri with fresh tuna ragu is a delicious example of the many ways Sicilians pair pasta and tuna. Mezzi paccheri con...
Occhi di Lupo (wolf’s eyes): Dried Pasta from Naples. Occhi di lupo means wolf’s eyes! Actually, many Italian pasta shapes have names inspired by the natural world. Among those I’ve featured here on The Pasta Project are farfalle (meaning butterflies), conchiglie (shells), lumache...
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...
