Orecchiette with Meatballs: Recipe from Puglia. This orecchiette with meatballs is based on a similar dish that I enjoyed during a recent trip to Salento, Puglia, in Southern Italy. Many consider this dish to be the authentic Italian version of pasta with meatballs! Orecchiette maritate con...
Orecchiette with Nduja and Eggplant (Aubergine)
Orecchiette with Nduja and Eggplant; recipe from Southern Italy. If you like spicy pasta recipes then orecchiette with nduja and eggplant is one to try. The tomatoes, nduja, eggplant and ricotta salata combine to make a dish that is full of rich, bold Southern Italian flavour. This orecchiette...
Cavatelli Pasta with Rocket (Arugula)
Cavatelli Pasta with Rocket (Arugula); recipe from Puglia. This healthy and delicious vegetarian cavatelli pasta with rocket is a traditional dish from Puglia in Southern Italy. Typical of the Southern Italian culinary tradition, it’s one of many simple recipes made with just a few fresh...
Orecchiette Pasta with Romanesco Broccoli
Orecchiette Pasta with Romanesco Broccoli, Burrata and Anchovies. This orecchiette pasta with Romanesco broccoli is based on a traditional recipe from Puglia. It can be made with other types of broccoli too and is a wonderfully delicious and nutritious winter pasta dish. Orecchiette con Broccolo...
Orecchiette with Braciole alla Barese (beef rolls)
Orecchiette with Braciole alla Barese (beef rolls); recipe from Puglia. This rich and tasty traditional orecchiette with braciole alla Barese recipe comes from Bari in the Southern Italian region of Puglia (Apulia). Like many similar Italian ‘Sunday sauce’ recipes, it takes a while to cook...
Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe (rapini) from Puglia
Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe (rapini) from Puglia. Orecchiette con cime di rapa. This orecchiette with broccoli rabe, also known as rapini, is one of the signature pasta dishes of Apulian cuisine. However, it is also popular in neighbouring Basilicata and the surrounding areas of...