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Rigatoni with Sundried Tomato and Almond Pesto

March 20, 2018
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Are you ready for an explosion of Mediterranean flavour? Try my delicious Rigatoni with sundried tomatoes, pine nuts, almonds and basil. The Sundried Tomatoes have a fleshy and elastic texture, a dark red colour, and an aromatic scent. During the season, these Italian tomatoes are left under the sun for about 3 days. Then, conserved with sunflower oil and a herbs mixture. […]

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“Pasta Pasticciata” Fusilloni Gratin with White Bolognese Sauce

March 8, 2018
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Pasta Pasticciata recipe is a Traditional Italian Pasta Pie typically prepared in Southern Italy and eaten by the whole family on Sunday meals or on special occasions You can prepare this delicious gratin pasta using Fusilloni, a thick, corkscrew shaped pasta. The word presumably comes from ‘fuso’ meaning: spindle, as fusilloni was traditionally spun by rolling a small rod over […]

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Paccheri pasta in Artichoke-Carbonara Sauce

March 1, 2018
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The famous carbonara sauce was born in Rome at the end of the Second World War and with it the Traditional Spaghetti Alla Carbonara. The creaminess that you get with a carbonara style sauce is perfect to make a wide variety of pasta dishes. Today, I will share with you a super yummy recipe made with artichokes-carbonara sauce! The sapid […]

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Hot Lentil Soup with Cornbread

February 8, 2018
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In Italy, a popular New Year’s Eve tradition states that eating lentils at midnight will bring one financial prosperity in the year to come… Red hot chilli peppers are also a symbol of good luck and money! Today, I want to share with you how to make a fantastic lentil soup with tomato sauce and blend it […]

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Cous Cous with Clams, Olives, Pistachio and Balsamic Vinegar “Malpighi”

December 13, 2017
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Many will say that clams are a typical Summer ingredient… but actually, they are delicious any time of the year! Their sandy taste matches perfectly with grains such as couscous and nuts like pistachio. Today, I’m going to mix these ingredients to create a wonderful autumnal recipe with a summer aftertaste.  A perfect way to say goodbye […]

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Christmas Pasta Decorations

December 7, 2017
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Did you know that you can make beautiful Christmas decoration with pasta? You can give your Christmas tree a heartfelt touch of homemade with this easy pasta ornament craft ideas! Create amazing snowflakes, stars, and every shape you want with different kinds of pasta. There are so many different pasta types that you can use, […]

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Halloween Penne with Pumpkin, Pancetta and Balsamic Vinegar “Saporoso”

October 26, 2017
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There’s no trick to making this Halloween recipe! Did you know eating pumpkin is very good for your heart? The fibre, potassium, and vitamin C content in pumpkin all support heart health! We all know that Halloween comes along with hundreds of candies and chocolates. However, it is possible to enjoy a healthy Italian meal made with seasonal […]

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Onion Soup with Parma Ham and Balsamic Vinegar “Saporoso”

October 12, 2017
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October knocked on the door, the breeze is colder and the fresh air stings our nose… What could be better than a creamy hot soup to warm up our bones? Today I’m going to share with you a wonderful recipe, perfect for the winter, a scented Onion Soup with crunchy strips of Parma Ham seasoned to perfection […]

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“Polentine” snacks with Seafood Salad (or whatever you like better)

August 3, 2017
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  Here is a special and typical Italian recipe for summer: “Polentine”! The preparation is very simple, all you need is cornmeal flour and water. Then, bake it in the oven!  This delicious snack does not contain gluten or dairy products and can be accompanied with any of your favourite ingredients. I made my Polentine with […]

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Stuffed Cuttlefish with White Balsamic Vinegar “Prelibato”

July 13, 2017
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Are you ready to try one of our most delicate and exquisite recipes? Today we have a delicious traditional recipe from the region of Puglia: Stuffed Cuttlefish. In Italian, “Seppie Ripiene”. The meat of this fish is healthy and nutritious. In the pulp of cuttlefish, you can find vitamins D, E, A, B6, B12, fatty acids omega 3 and […]