Wine Pairings for Farfalle al Salmone White: Soave, especially from Pieropan, Inama and Gini Red: Barbera, especially from Hilberg, Bartolo Mascarello and Francesco Quaquarini, and Schiava from San Michele Appiano When I... Read More »
In researching this pasta dish, Farfalle al Salmone, something strange happened that has not happened with other pasta recipes. I found tales of this dish in Naples, Rome, Milan, and even all the way down at the bottom of the... Read More »
Wine pairings for Rigatoncello con Peperoni Rosato: Taburno Aglianico Rosato, Feudi di San Gregorio Ros’Aura; Mastroberardino Lacyrma Christi del Vesuvio Freshly roasted red peppers have an earthy, savory element. That... Read More »
It is difficult to find the exact origin of which Italian town inspired roasted red peppers in pasta (peperoni), but it gives the rigatoncello such a sweet, smoky but scrumptous flavor that it doesn't seem to matter. It may... Read More »
Wine pairings for Rigatoni alla Norma Red Wine: Palari Faro or Rosso del Soprano, Di Giovanna Nerello Mascalese Apparently eggplant is the American broccoli equivalent to parent-child tableside frustration. Happily,... Read More »
Rigatoni alla Norma is the epitome of Sicilian cooking for many. The rich colors, interesting mix of flavors, and, of course, the eggplant make this dish from Catania, an eastern city in Sicily, a favorite dish for locals,... Read More »
Wine Pairings for Fettuccine Alfredo White Wine: Chardonnay, especially from St. Michael-Eppan “Sanct Valentin” from Alto Adige and Planeta from Sicily Fettuccine Alfredo is an American favorite just like Chardonnay.... Read More »
Fettuccine Alfredo is a dish native to Rome, yet many Italians may not even recognize the name. In Italy, the dish is typically called fettuccine al burro. The variation was created in Rome in 1914 when Alfredo di Lelio, owner of... Read More »
Wine pairings for Lasagna algi Spinaci Red: Chianti Classico, especially Castell’in Villa, Fontodi and Canalicchio di Sopra. I love Ed’s comment that “Spinach lasagna is a superfood: vegetables, protein, grain, and... Read More »
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 »
