Lasagne di carnevale / Lasagne napoletane (Neapolitan lasagne) – Campania Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 1 hour 15 mins Total time 1 hour 25 mins This lasagne from Naples is made during carnival. It is a rich dish comprised of layered meatballs, Neapolitan meat sauce (prepared for the quintessential Sunday family…
Ragù napoletano (neapolitan meat sauce) – Campania
Ragù napoletano (neapolitan meat sauce) – Campania Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 7 hours Total time 7 hours 10 mins Categories: Children, Gluten-free *use gluten-free pasta, Dairy-free*eliminate the cheeseIn Naples, this is the quintessential Sunday dish which is cooked over night on Saturday. The luxuriously rich, condensed sauce is served with…
Parmigiana di melanzane in crosta (bread filled with aubergine Parmigiana) – Sicilia
Parmigiana di melanzane in crosta (bread filled with aubergine Parmigiana) – Sicilia Print Prep time 1 hour 30 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 2 hours The deliciously familiar layers of aubergine married with cheese and tangy tomato sauce were conveniently encased in a soft, slightly sweet bread reminiscent of childhood packed…
Polenta
Polenta Print Prep time 2 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 42 mins Polenta is a traditional staple food from northern Italy. It is most frequently made with yellow cornmeal, but traditionally referred to a mixture of cereals and legumes as it existed before corn was brought to Italy from America. Polenta…
Polenta bianca con scampi (white polenta with langoustines) – Veneto
Polenta bianca con scampi (white polenta with langoustines) -Veneto Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 45 mins This dish is healthy, quick and easy and gluten-free. More importantly it is delicious. The slightly sweet succulent langoustine or crayfish are flavoured with slight taste of garlic, wine and olive…
Lasagne al pesto (pesto lasagne) – Liguria
Lasagne al pesto (pesto lasagne) – Liguria Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 50 mins Total time 1 hour 5 mins Categories: Vegetarian, Kids, Gluten free *use gluten free pasta and see note for béchamel substitute Pesto lasagne is the combination of two great Italian recipes- lasagne and pesto sauce. The pesto…
Pappardelle con ragú di costine di manzo (pappardelle with beef short rib ragú)
Pappardelle con ragú di costine di manzo (pappardelle with beef short rib ragú) Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 5 hours Total time 5 hours 10 mins Categories: Gluten-free (use gluten free pasta), Kids, Dairy-free (eliminate cheese) If you have a slow cooker (and if you don’t, then splurge on one for…
Tagliatelle con salsiccia e tartufo nero (tagliatelle with sausage and black truffle) – Umbria
Tagliatelle con salsiccia e tartufo nero (tagliatelle with sausage and black truffle) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 15 mins This dish makes the most of two iconic Umbrian ingredients: black truffles and sausage. The town of Norcia is the most famous in Italy for sausage and salumi…
Risotto al granchio (crab risotto)
Risotto al granchio (crab risotto) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 35 mins This is a versatile dish serving as an easy mid-week meal but because crab is considered a rather luxurious ingredient, it can also be an elegant dinner party dish. Author: Woo Wei-Duan Recipe type: First…