Pasta Cacio e Pepe from Rome & Lazio. Cacio e pepe is a traditional pasta recipe from the Eternal city, Rome and the Lazio region in general. Like many popular pasta dishes, its roots can be found in the simple food of the peasant population. In this case, mainly the shepherds of the Agro...
Lasagna Valdostana Recipe from the Aosta Valley. This simple but seriously delicious lasagna recipe comes from the Aosta Valley (Val d’Aosta) in Northern Italy. There are a couple of versions of lasagna Valdostana, one with tomatoes and one without. Italians often refer to pasta and pizza...
Ziti Pasta with la Genovese ragu; recipe from Naples. Ziti pasta with la Genovese ragu, or alla Genovese, is a traditional iconic Neapolitan recipe. This is actually a very old recipe, apparently dating back to the 15th century. In fact, this is one of the most typical dishes that families in...
Casarecce Pasta Caponata One of the most iconic dishes in Sicilian cooking is caponata. This sweet and sour Mediterranean veggie dish is delicious as a side with both meat and fish and, as in this recipe for casarecce pasta caponata, makes a fabulous pasta sauce! Pasta alla caponata is...
Spaghetti with mussels alla Tarantina. Many people prefer to eat seafood in restaurants, rather than cook it at home. However, many seafood dishes, especially seafood pasta recipes, are really not difficult to make and don’t leave your house smelling of fish! This spaghetti with mussels alla...
Sausage and Radicchio Pasta Recipe from Northern Italy. Sausage and radicchio (Italian chicory) is a popular combination for both pasta and risotto recipes, particularly here in Northern Italy, where most of the country’s radicchio is grown. This sausage and radicchio pasta recipe has only 3...
