Pasta Recetas

Simple Pasta with Spinach, Mushrooms and Tomatoes

This is one of those simple recipes that are almost embarrassing to put on this website. But this was really…

Pappardelle Pasta with Porcini Mushrooms

Ciceri e Tria - Chick Pea Pasta with a Crunch

Ciceri e Tria is the best loved pasta of Lecce in Apulia, and of all the Salento area. It is a simple Cucina…

Macaroni and Cheese with Grilled Chick Peas

This recipe is easy and has a exotic taste that I hope you will like. Enjoy with Love, Catherine

Lemon-butter Linguini with Peppery Shirmp

It always surprises me when black pepper is used in such quantity that it makes a dish truly spicy, since we so…

Spaghetti with Seafood in Tomato and Herb sauce

A colleague of mine brought in some fresh oregano, marjoram, and Italian parsley from his garden, so I looked…

Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni

This is a very easy cannelloni that we've learned with the great chef Jamie Oliver.

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…

Pasta with Sauteed Vegetables, Olive Oil & Tomato Sauce

Simple and truly delicious. If you like tasty, fresh, and healthy food, this is likely to become a staple for…

Penne all'arrabbiata ('Angry' Penne in a Spicy Tomato Sauce)

Here's another signature dish of Roman cooking, penne all'arrabbiata or 'angry' penne, perfect for an impromtu…

Pasta with Cauliflower and Anchovy Sauce

This is a wonderful, mild flavored pasta we've adapted from Marcella Hazan. I know it sounds like an odd…

Spaghetti with a “Light Mushroom & Scallion Alfredo”

This dish is easy, delicious and looks beautiful. Enjoy with Much Love, Catherine

Individual Baked Rigatoni Cakes

Marvelous Mac 'n Cheese!

Homemade macaroni and cheese that's easy to prepare and tastes so much better than out of a box. A personal and family favorite!

Tomato Marinara with Garlic and Basil

This is a light and tasty sauce that the Roman's called "alla carrettiera". It's named for the drivers who…