Zucchini with garlic & basil sauce
Caramelizing the zucchini in this recipe creates a different flavor which is deeper and richer. For a more summer version, you could lightly soften the...
Pasta with summer zucchini, lemon and basil
I first made this pasta at a cooking class. We learned to make the pasta using a hand cranked pasta machine which was quite relaxing, and less time consuming than...
Orzo with olive oil and fresh basil
Is orzo rice or pasta? It is a small pasta that actually can be mistaken for rice because of its shape.
ravioli dough
Ravioli dough is slightly different than a noodle pasta dough in that it has more egg yolks that create a greater amount of moisture, more...
Pasta with eggplant (alla Norma)
Pasta all Norma is a classic recipe containing only vegetables. The flavors of the eggplant, tomatoes and onions create a luscious sauce that coats the pasta in a delicious sauce.
fresh homemade pasta
Why not try making homemade pasta noodles? It is not difficult and adds an extra bit of pizzazz to any meal.
Linguine alle Vongole (linguine with clams)
One of the best memories of summers in Portugal is Linguine with clams. How unusual that an Italian dish ignites the tastes, sights and sounds...
Pumpkin and ricotta filled ravioli (by hand) with butter and sage
Heavenly, creamy and seasonal homemade pumpkin ravioli that takes a bit of effort but results in an unforgettable dish. I recommend if you have never made your own pasta or...
Pasta Amatriciana
If you have ever been to Rome, Italy, you surely have seen Amatriciana pasta on the menu. It is a staple in Roman cuisine but has many different versions- adding...
pasta with peas & fresh ricotta
Since some people find pesto rich or overpowering, I created this recipe to smooth the flavor of pesto in order to make it easier and...
pasta with pesto & mascarpone
Since some people find pesto rich or overpowering, I created this recipe to smooth the flavor of pesto in order to make it easier and sweeter on the palate.
Orzo with roasted eggplant
Orzo is one of those hybrids of pasta and rice that works well with so many meals. This recipe is great for lunch but most often I use it as...
Orecchiette pasta with broccoli rabe & romanesco
Orecchiette pasta translates to pasta with “little ears” due to its round, squidgy shape. The pasta is one of my favorites and not often seen...
Spaghetti with creamy lemon sauce
Ahhh lemons, how I love them in almost anything. This is a very simple sauce that truly is all about the lemon flavor.
Easy Cacio & Pepe Pasta
I have been making this pasta forever and am never disappointed. With just a few ingredients – pasta, cheese, butter, olive oil, salt and ground pepper – you have a...
my favorite rigatoni pasta with eggplant & ricotta sauce
In a perfect world, I would eat pasta at every meal…along with a crunchy, crispy salad…just pure happiness. And rigatoni pasta is one of the...
Orzo rice with or without fresh peas
Is it pasta or is it rice? Whatever you think it is, orzo is easy to make and results in a good complement to many dishes. Unlike rice, overcooking Orzo...
It’s pesto
Fresh basil has such a strong, wonderful fragrance. It fills a room with its aroma and just begs to be put into some amazing dish. Liguria is a region in...
An easy Lasagne
Why is this lasagne easier? Because Bechamel sauce is eliminated and only a meat sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheese is layered. I prefer no Bechamel...
Marcella Hazan’s classic Bolognese sauce
Marcella Hazan is the author of the most popular Italian cookbook in the US, called Essentials of Italian cooking. Her bolognes sauce, or ragù, is from northern Italy and contains...
Pasta Bolognese sauce (Ragù)
There are hundreds of different Bolognese sauces, also known as ragù. This one is my own recipe that has been adapted over the years. The use of two different type...
fresh and easy tomato sauce
This sauce is quite simple and is made with fresh cherry or baby tomatoes. I like to mini San Marzano Plum tomatoes but buy what...
