Pasta

Also known as gnocchetti dalla Valle D’Aosta, these dumplings (chnèfflènè) are a wonderful example of Italian mountain food. They are made with a thick dough similar to spaetzle cooked in boiling salted water and garnished with onions sautéed in butter, wine and a little broth. A simple vegetarian recipe that takes little time to make … Read more

This La Calamarata recipe is a classic dish from southern Italy that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. The dish pairs tender squid (calamari) with sweet cherry tomatoes and calamarata pasta, a unique pasta shape that resembles calamari rings. This recipe is excellent for anyone who loves authentic Neapolitan flavors and wants … Read more

Known as one of the four most famous pasta recipes from Rome, pasta all’Amatriciana is a simple and delicious classic Italian recipe with quite ancient origins. It is popular with both children and adults throughout Italy and abroad! History Amatriciana, also called matriciana in the local dialect, was originally just a white spice (no tomatoes!). … Read more

Pasta with broccoli is a classic Italian recipe that is super quick and easy to make and loved by many. This version includes pancetta, but you can replace it with other meat, fish or vegetables. A little broccoli history. Did you know that broccoli originated in southern Italy about 2,000 years ago? Yes, it was … Read more

Paccheri with calamari and potato is a quick and tasty Neapolitan pasta recipe, traditional on the Sorrento peninsula and the island of Ischia. This divine seafood pasta dish uses only a handful of ingredients and can be on your table in just 45 minutes! History This paccheri with calamari and potato recipe comes from a … Read more

The food of Lombardy. Because much of Lombardy is well-irrigated flat land, this region has a highly productive agricultural industry, producing crops such as rice, corn, wheat, sugar beet, and animal feed. There are also plenty of cattle and dairy farms. Like the rest of Italy, the most common crops and livestock dictate the cuisine … Read more

Anchovies are healthy too! Anchovies are also very nutritious and have many vitamins and minerals that provide great health benefits. Best known as a source of Omega-3 fatty acids, anchovies are packed with protein. In addition, they are an excellent source of calcium, selenium, niacin, vitamin B12, potassium and vitamin A! Aside from their flavor-enhancing … Read more

Italians love both farmed and foraged mushrooms, and there are so many delicious ways they can be prepared and eaten. However, I would say the most popular way is with pasta, like in these mushroom pasta recipes. Mushrooms can be paired with meat or seafood or be the main character in a recipe. You can … Read more