You wanted comfort food? This is Italian comfort food, and one of my childhood favorites. (Please note that this is nothing like the meat sauce served in school cafeterias across America, but I digress). The real Bolognese style... Read More »
I hate cauliflower. I like vegetables in general, but cauliflower is not my friend. I do like it roasted with olive oil. And I do like it with pasta. So when Veronica (my daughter) asked me to make penne with cauliflower,... Read More »
"Down in New Orleans where the blues was born, it takes a cool cat to blow a horn..." as the song goes. It maybe Mardi Gras weekend, but Sunday Pasta must go on, even with a hangover. To get fully in the spirit, I've taken a... Read More »
Just nuts. Crazy good. That is, if you like walnuts. This recipe for Fettuccine con Salsa di Noci is often callled Pesto di Noci (Walnut Pesto), but I don't like to call things "pesto" if the recipe calls for cream (and I prefer... Read More »
Straw and Hay. If you don't know the difference, hay is green (and is eaten by the horse) and straw is yellow (and is used for the horse to sleep on). Thus, this rustic favorite from Emilia-Romagna is made with the combination... Read More »
Here is a guaranteed way to get your kids to eat broccoli. And even adults love it. Once again, so simple, so healthy, so delicious. Cavatelli is a ricotta based pasta, popular in Southern Italy, and will be found in the... Read More »
Once again, so simple, so unusual, so good. This is usually considered a summer dish, but if made during the colder months it can be considered a plate of sunshine. Check out our wine pairings that compliment Spaghetti al... Read More »
Orecchiette con Ceci (or chickpea) is a rather flavorful dish. Serve it as a different pasta from the norm. This recipe is also has healthful ingredients such as the ceci and spinach. Check out our wine pairings to... Read More »
Mmmm good. Pasta alla Gricia is basically the five major food groups: pancetta, onion, olive oil, pecorino cheese and black pepper. It reminds me of how good a few basic ingredients can be when combined the right way. ... Read More »
This Sunday Pasta recipe is dedicated to Veronica. We will call it "Veronica's favorite" and along with it we will wish her a very happy birthday! I suppose this was the inspiration for Kraft Mac n' Cheese, which we all know... Read More »
