Italian cheese

Trofie with pestoTrofie with pesto

Trofie with pesto

Trofie is a particular pasta shape from Liguria. It is usually home made but you can find it in good…

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Taglierini with three mushroomsTaglierini with three mushrooms

Taglierini with three mushrooms

Fresh chanterelles and morels are in season during the spring and early summer and are now available in most large…

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Ravioli with spinach and ricottaRavioli with spinach and ricotta

Ravioli with spinach and ricotta

The ravioli in this recipe are square (you can make round too, called tortellini), and different sizes are called raviolini,…

5 years ago
Spaghetti carbonaraSpaghetti carbonara

Spaghetti carbonara

I include a recipe for this well known dish because most people I know get it completely wrong, either adding…

5 years ago
Spaghettini with tomato and basilSpaghettini with tomato and basil

Spaghettini with tomato and basil

This is one of the simples sauces. If you use garlic instead of onion, and olive oil instead of butter,…

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Potato ricotta gnocchiPotato ricotta gnocchi

Potato ricotta gnocchi

Serves: 6 Ingredients: 6 medium potatoes (russet or any other baking potato) 1 1/2 whole nutmeg grated 1 tablespoon salt Black…

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Pasta carbonaraPasta carbonara

Pasta carbonara

Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti (or bucatini or fettuccine) 4 large eggs 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese 3 tablespoon…

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Angel hair pasta with fresh garlic and parmesanAngel hair pasta with fresh garlic and parmesan

Angel hair pasta with fresh garlic and parmesan

Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 lb angel hair pasta Salt 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh herbs such as…

5 years ago
Pasta e fagioliPasta e fagioli

Pasta e fagioli

Serves: 4 Ingredients: 4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 small red…

5 years ago
Pasta with butter and cheesePasta with butter and cheese

Pasta with butter and cheese

This is one that I had a lot growing up. Quick, easy and tasty. Serves: 4 Ingredients; 1 lb orzo (or…

5 years ago
Stuffed fryer peppersStuffed fryer peppers

Stuffed fryer peppers

Serves: 4 Ingredients: One 5 ounce bag baby spinach 2 slices of white bread, finely chopped 1/4 cup milk 1 large…

5 years ago
Polenta with tomato mushroom saucePolenta with tomato mushroom sauce

Polenta with tomato mushroom sauce

Serves: 6 Ingredients: 3/4 cup cornmeal 2 3/4 cup cold water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 cups…

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