Springtime tagliolini
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...
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Sardinian risotto
This risotto does not differ much in principle from the Spanish paella. Considering that Sardinia and Catalonia have many things in common, including some dialect, this is not so surprising....
Tomato and meat ragout
Another indispensable recipes. Although it takes some time to cook this sauce, the actual preparation is very tasty. The best result is achieved by using a piece of pork and...
Bolognese sauce
One of the best-known Italian recipe abroad, Spaghetti Bolognese does not exist in Italy. It is something you will find in a restaurant run by non Italians or by Italians...
Tortellini with cream
Tortellini are nothing else than a smaller version of tortelloni. Ol women in the region of Emilia Romagna, toward the north of Italy, make tortellini which are very small indeed....
Cannelloni
It is well know all over the world that cannelloni can be made in thousands of ways. Fillings are made from meat, fish or vegetables or a mixture. In principle,...
Penne rigate with sausage
The ribbed penne rigate are very popular in Italy, and abroad too. Usually, an Italian trattoria offers them all’arrabiata with chili or with a tuna fish sauce. (They are used...
Taglierini with three mushrooms
Fresh chanterelles and morels are in season during the spring and early summer and are now available in most large supermarkets. Fresh ceps are available from August until late October....
Spaghetti carbonara
I include a recipe for this well known dish because most people I know get it completely wrong, either adding milk or cream or letting the eggs become scrambled. This...
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, you obtain a Neapolitan sauce that is equally good. If...
Walnut brownies
Yields approximately 18 brownies Ingredients: 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted 1/2 cup amaretto 1 cup butter 8 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped 5 eggs 3 1/3 cups sugar 1/4...
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 any pasta you have on hand) 1/2 cup freshly grated...