Pasta, Italian Recetas

Zesty Lemon Parsley Risotto

The simplicity of this recipe and the tart lemon flavor make this usually heavy dish much lighter and more refreshing. This recipe is slightly…

Pasta with Eggplant, Tomato, and Red Chili Pepper

This is a great recipe that I have adapted from the awesome Marcella Hazan. Everyone loves it (even if you…

Traditional Roman Fettuccine

This is as real as simple roman pasta gets - very traditional, very easy to make, and very very good. The family will love it!

Fettucine Nero

NETTLE PESTO WITH RAVIOLI

The stinging nettle is one of the tastiest veggies around. It has a robust aroma that is woody and mushroomy. Nettle has one of the highest…

Rigatoni with Sausage and Tomato Cream Sauce

Tubes of rigatoni hold the tomato sauce, giving you a burst of creamy flavor with every bite. Use either hot or…

Hearty Tomato Sauce

This sauce is a hybrid between a traditional marinara sauce and puttanesca sauce. It still features that rich tomato flavor as a base but has a…

Pasta capperi, olive, anchovy

This is a mediterranean sauce for pasta, it's very simple. As you may know from my profile I don't use garlic and onion, but I will write the recipe…

Homemade Manicotti

This recipe is simple and absolutely delicious. It is a reasonable amount of work, so good to cook for a large party or family gathering. It is…

2 Hour Sausage Ragu

This is a big dish that I threw together this weekend to rave reviews. I add a little sugar a la "The Godfather". Remember that scene?

Dreamy Linguini

I actually dreamt this recipe one night. I have very vivid and often lucid dreams and this isn't the first time something like this came to me in a…

Pasta with Greens and Feta Cheese

Simple, tasty recipe that the whole family will like. Instead of spinach, greens could include arugula,…

Pasta Marinara

An easy marinara with complex warm flavors. Gives wonderful aromas while you're cooking this dish. You can't help but enjoy a glass of your…

5-Hour Pork Sugo

Sugo is a long-cooked Italian sauce; similar to a Ragu or a Bolognese. Choose your favorite pasta to go with this big and decadent dish. Enjoy!

Pasta with Spinach, Ricotta, Ham

This is one of our family staples. It is healthy and delicious! Two of our kids say it is their favorite…