There are not many people that are disappointed when they hear that Lasagna is what's for Sunday Pasta and this is for good reason. This pasta dish is ancient (quite literally) and the dish is just as rich as its history. It... Read More »
As the name may indicate Bolognese originated in Bologna, Italy in the early nineteenth century. This ragu is traditionally made with tomatoes or tomato paste and heavily laden with meat. It is traditionally served with thicker... Read More »
Penne al cavolfiore is a pasta and cauliflower dish that originated in the south of Italy and has become exceedingly popular in Sicily. The true Italian treasure, however is in the name and history. Cauliflower was adapted by the... Read More »
Walnuts are believed to be indigenous to Persia, but the Romans cultivated them and brought them to Europe, where they were highly revered. Our salsa di noci (walnut sauce) recipe hails from Liguria, the region in... Read More »
This dish, meaning “straw and hay” is a reference to the physical appearance of the pasta. It is a combination of two wide pasta ribbons, one yellow from egg, and the other green from spinach. Hailing from Northern regions of... Read More »
Although it is sometimes confused with gnocchi due to its thicker composition, cavatelli is a unique pasta. Historically, it originiated in Sicily and southern Italy and is known for its rolled edge which is good for holding... Read More »
This pasta has very indistinguishable origins, but has become a popular primo in southern Italy, especially in the summer. We like it all year round, with its light and creamy, lemony flavor. Very popular on the Sorrentine... Read More »
Pasta con ceci, or pasta with chickpeas is a dish that has become a staple on chilly evenings, and commonplace on the menus in Italian bistros. However this dish began in Europe as that of peasants. The saying “fricti ciceris... Read More »
This dish is Roman through and through. If you spend time in the Eternal City this pasta is sure to become a good friend as well as some other better known Roman pasta dishes---bucatini all’amatriciana, spaghetti alla... Read More »
Many pasta dishes have rich histories behind them that celebrate an individual chef, region or even have a myth associated with them, however this dish’s past is about as simple as the recipe. It is said that this recipe is... Read More »
