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 Braised Pork Ribs with Pasta; Recipe from Emilia-Romagna. This succulent Italian braised pork ribs with pasta is a classic dish enjoyed throughout Italy. Traditionally it’s served on Sundays and holidays as two courses but it can be made into two meals or eaten as a one plate dish!...
Pasta alla Pastora Recipe from Alto Adige (South Tyrol) Maccheroni pasta alla pastora is a typical meat pasta dish from the beautiful Alto-Adige (South Tyrol) in North-East Italy. This is a delicious, hearty and very tasty recipe that is not only a great way to use up leftover Bolognese but is...
Calamarata Pasta with Stewed Cuttlefish and Peas. Stewed cuttlefish and peas is a delicious classic Italian seafood recipe that can be served as a main course or, as I have done, with pasta. In Italy, it’s eaten all year round, but is especially popular in the spring when fresh peas are...
Pasta alla Pizzaiola Recipe from Puglia (Salentina). Pennoni alla Pizzaiola Salentina. Pasta alla Pizzaiola is a simple but delicious Southern Italian pasta recipe inspired by pizza marinara, hence the name! Although, most definitely of Neapolitan origin, slightly different versions of alla...
Baked Sicilian Anelletti Pasta in Eggplant Boats. These anelletti pasta eggplant boats are a fabulous Italian version of stuffed eggplant! Full of typical Sicilian flavours, they are seriously yummy and look great. Your guests will love them! Eggplants, aubergines or brinjal. Eggplants...
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...
