Italian Chef Compares Cheap vs Expensive Pasta – Is It Worth Paying Extra? When you go down the pasta aisle at your local supermarket, chances are you might often reach for the cheaper pasta – or if you’ve been following me long enough, maybe you don’t! After all, many people think, why would you need …
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Marinara Sauce
How to Make Marinara Sauce Like an Italian (Authentic Neapolitan Recipe) Marinara sauce, a classic staple also referred to as Neapolitan sauce, is the most popular sauce in the world. The sauce originates from Naples, as the name suggests, and although there is speculation about its roots in Sicily, what is undisputed is the comfort …
Pappardelle alla Martina
Pappardelle Alla Martina Better than Stanley Tucci Pappardelle alla Martina (or pasta alla martina) is a light and flavorful dish with thick pappardelle pasta and sauteed fresh shrimp, vegetables, basil, and white wine. This dish became a viral sensation thanks to actor Stanley Tucci, who has a strong passion for Italy and Italian food that …
Pasta with Chickpeas
How to Make Pasta with Chickpeas (One-Pot Pasta!) This one-pot Pasta with Chickpeas dish is one of my favorites. This style of dish is perfect for a simple but delicious meal and can be incredibly versatile, as you can choose from many pasta, vegetable, protein, and sauce combinations. It’s also the right way to make …
Sicilian Pasta alla Norma
Sicilian Pasta Alla Norma Sicilian Pasta alla Norma is made up of crispy fried eggplant smothered in rich tomato sauce and topped with salty, grated cheese. Originating in Sicily, where eggplants grow in abundance, this vegetarian dish is comfort food at its finest. Additionally, its unique blend of flavors captures the essence of Sicilian cuisine, …
Spaghetti alla Natalina
Spaghetti alla Natalina: The Crazy Delicious Italian Pasta Your Taste Buds Will Love Spaghetti alla Natalina, is an incredible, classic Neapolitan pasta dish. It is packed with delicious flavors and uses ingredients most of us have sitting in our pantry at home. The real star of this dish comes from a surprising source: Anchovies. If …
Top 5 Italian Pasta Recipes
Exploring My Top 5 Italian Pasta Dishes If there’s one thing that defines my culinary journey, it’s for sure the love affair with pasta. Its versatility and comforting appeal, have made it a constant in my kitchen—and heart. Moreover, pasta, for me, isn’t just a meal; it’s a celebration of flavors and memories. However, attempting …
Pasta alla Puttanesca
How To Make the Most Yummy Pasta Alla Puttanesca To make Pasta alla Puttanesca, no grocery trip is required, as it doesn’t involve a long list of ingredients or complicated instructions. A quick, easy, and budget-friendly pasta dinner delicious enough to charm everyone around the table. Hailing from Naples, Italy, this traditional Pasta Alla Puttanesca …
Lentils Pasta
How To Make Lentils Pasta Like an Italian This pasta with lentils is more like a stew than a pasta dish, and the pasta cooks while the lentil stew simmers. The aromatic trio of carrots, celery, and onions is sautéed to perfection, complemented by the warmth of crushed garlic and rosemary sprigs. While lentils simmer …
Rigatoni all’Ortolana
How To Make Vegetarian Pasta Sauce Like an Italian | Rigatoni all’ Ortolana This slow-cooked vegetarian ragu combines garden vegetables, aromatic herbs and tomato passata to create a comfort dish packed with flavour: Rigatoni All’Ortolana. Mix through your favourite short pasta cooked al-dente for a restaurant-worthy weeknight meal that even meat-lovers will drool over. Ortolana …