Fried pasta is not even a recipe; it is what we, Italians, do when we have pasta leftover and don t want to cook anything. Fried cooked pasta is a classic in Itay and very popular with children. When we were children, my mother used to make it for us when they had guests coming…
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Red Pesto Pasta Sauce
Calories per serving 107; Time to prepare 5 minutes; Easy.
The Red Pesto is a great alternative to Green Pesto for lower calories and fresh summer taste.
You can use with Pasta, Bruschetta or as a side sauce for grilled meat.
Zucchini Recipe Pasta And Ricotta
I made this zucchini recipe pasta and ricotta when I went to the market in Ventimiglia and found the first zucchini Trombetta of the season. The zucchini Trombetta are long and curved zucchini shaped like a trumpet and they are typical of the Italian Ligurian region. They are crunchy and have a distinctive flavour and…
Braised Chunky Lamb Ragu With Schiaffoni
I make the lamb ragu with the meat remaining on the bone of the leg of lamb, nothing goes to waste and the bone gives the ragu a creamy consistency and a deep flavour. There are periods when the supermarkets have special offers on legs of lamb, and we definitely do not miss the opportunity…
The Classic Pasta with Pesto Recipe from Genova
Traditionally, the Genovese pesto recipe is served with fresh Trofie pasta, green beans, and potatoes. They are all cooked together as the starch from the potatoes makes the sauce creamier. This pasta bowl is a complete meal with carbs, vegetables, and proteins from the cheese. It is a perfect light lunch to have during the summer…
Pasta with Swordfish Ragu and Aubergines
A delicious summer lunch made with swordfish ragu. I use the meat from behind the neck and around the top fin. It is tastier and costs half the price of the steak meat. Eating every part of the fish is a way of honouring its death. If you want to know more don’t miss the…
Italian Spaghetti and Meatballs Sauce
Italian Spaghetti and Meatballs Sauce is a complete, easy-to-do meal, and a perfect dinner for those busy days. As I have my ingredients ready in the freezer, it takes me only 5 minutes to prepare and the rest is cooking time. You can use frozen breadcrumbs described in the article: Grated Parmesan and Breadcrumbs. They…
The Spooky Pasta With Black Ink Cuttlefish Recipe
Though spooky it may look, you will love this pasta with black ink cuttlefish recipe. The ink taste is very similar to the vongole’s, a sweet flavour of sea. Often called squid ink, this name is not correct in fact the ink is found in cuttlefish, not in squid. To find out more about the…
Easy Bolognese Pasta
To make an easy Bolognese sauce, I make it in the pressure cooker, it takes only 35 minutes and it is full of flavour. A proper Bolognese sauce should cook for hours, while it only takes 30 minutes with a pressure pan. For more information on pressure cooker you can see my post: Pressure Cooker….
Traditional Lasagna Bolognese Sauce and Bechamel
This traditional lasagna bolognese sauce and bechamel is easy to make as I use different shortcuts. I made the Bolognese sauce with a pressure cooker or made a large batch and freeze it. You can find ready-made Béchamel sauce in all supermarkets in Italy and France, and the lasagne pasta sheets from De Cecco or…