This is a wonderful, all-purpose dough for making savory torte, such as Timballo di Maccheroni alla Chitarra with Tiny Meatballs and Lamb Ragù. It is also what I use to...
The addition of just a few basic vegetables and a splash of cream (okay a generous splash of cream) transforms an ordinary tomato sauce into something much more luxurious, sugo...
This is an eggless dough, one that yields a lovely, chewy noodle (or whatever shape you choose). I use this recipe to make Whole-Wheat Fettuccine with Savoy Cabbage, Cream, and...
Emerald green, at once earthy and elegant, spinach pasta is a staple in Italy, particularly in Emilia Romagna, where it is used in the region’s most renowned dish, Lasagne Verde...
I have included instructions for mixing the dough in the food processor and for mixing it by hand. I almost always use the food processor, which makes quick work of the task....
Saffron’s origins are in the Middle East. But the fragrant, red-gold spice, which is harvested from the flower of the Crocus sativus plant, has been cultivated in Abruzzo’s Navelli plain,...
Fresh egg noodles in Italy are a gorgeous, rich golden color that is hard to replicate elsewhere. This is because of the intense red of the yolks (indeed, in Italy...
This is perhaps the quickest and easiest pasta recipe of all, but I am afraid it is also the most expansive! Truffle, especially the white variety from Alba, is one...
This is my own variation on the famous pesto sauce. It is a lovely dish to greet springtime with, when the desire for the fresh taste of herbs seems to...
A fantastic dish for a quick meal on the run, this fiery sauce takes only moments to cook. If you want a milder meal, remove the seeds from the chilies...
This is a dish for special occasions, and can be eaten warm or cold. It contains truffle oil, which is a very sophisticated and, unfortunately, expensive item. Fresh shiitake and...
An extremely delicate fresh pasta deserves a delicate sauce. Capelli d’angelo, or angel’s hair, is practically the finest cut of pasta you can obtain either by machine or by hand....