Canederli : Italian bread dumplings (gnocchi) Italian bread dumplings, known as canederli in Italian and knödel in German, are a signature dish of the Tirol, a beautiful part of the Eastern Alps. North and East Tirol (Tyrol) are part of Austria, whilst the South Tirol belongs to...
Canederli in Broth South Tirol Recipe.
July 16, 2019 27 Comments
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.
July 9, 2019 34 Comments
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: Sicilian pasta recipe
July 3, 2019 29 Comments
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.
June 26, 2019 23 Comments
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...