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.
Pasta alla Gricia; Recipe from Rome Pasta alla Gricia is a Roman recipe of very ancient origins. In fact, according to food historians, this recipe was invented around 400 AD and was a typical dish served in the taverns of Ancient Rome. It’s also often referred to as white Amatriciana! When in...
Neapolitan Baked Ziti Pasta al Gratin Maccheroni al gratin. Neapolitan baked ziti pasta al gratin with béchamel is a traditional dish in Naples, Southern Italy. Like other baked pasta recipes, it’s popular for family meals on Sundays and holidays. However, this delicious baked pasta...
Maltagliati Pasta with Braised Veal and Onions This super tasty 2 in 1 pasta with braised veal and onions recipe from Sicily can be served as two meals or two courses. Either way you are bound to love the the soft tender veal served in a thick onion sauce over pasta. Maltagliati con...
Warm Pasta Caprese with Maccheroni al Torchio Made with the typical Caprese salad ingredients of tomatoes, mozzarella and basil, this warm pasta Caprese is a delicious Italian summer classic! Caprese Salad is a typical summer salad from Campania in Southern Italy. It consists of tomatoes and...
Neapolitan Tagliolini Pasta Pie (Crostata) Baked pasta comes in many forms here in Italy, especially in the Southern regions. This wonderful looking Neapolitan tagliolini pasta pie is pretty easy to make. It’s also a tasty alternative way to serve tagliolini or tagliatelle. Crostata di...
Vermicelli di Positano This fresh tomato vermicelli di Positano recipe is great for summer. You only have to cook the pasta and marinate the vegetables and herbs. Perfect for vegetarians and vegans, easy, nutritious and delicious! Have you ever been to Positano? For many Italians and...
