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...
Olive Oil
Penne with chili sauce
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...
Pasta for all seasons
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...
Pasta omlette
There is no Pasquetta (Easter Monday) for many Italian families without a frittata di maccheroni. On this day, weather permitting, everybody takes this dish with them on a picnic, wherever...
Pasta with peas
This dish was made by my mother as soon as the very tender and sweet, new season peas were available; it can also be made with very fresh board beans....
Peasant soup
This is my own version of a peasant soup which is also enjoyed in some of the best restaurants all over Italy. For this dish, the Neapolitans use pasta called...
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...
Tomato sauce
There are many ways to make a tomato sauce. This is a very basic and quick version, but it makes an excellent standby when hunger beats the clock! Serves: 4 Ingredients:...
Baked pasta
This is a dish for grand occasions, such as wedding or Christmas. Some gourmet Neapolitans add fresh truffles, but personally I think that is going a little too far. Serves: 8...
Vegetarian lasagne
This is wonderful dish which will fully justify the effort involved. Serves: 6-8 Ingredients: 550 g (1 1/2 lb) fresh pasta verde dough or 1 lb (450 g) dried green lasagne...