Timballo di melanzane (baked pasta wrapped in aubergine/eggplant) – Sicilia Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 1 hour 20 mins Total time 1 hour 50 mins Categories: Kids, Healthy*grill the aubergine instead of frying, Gluten free*use gluten free pasta, Dairy Free* eliminate the cheese This dish has a wow factor to the…
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…
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…
Pasta alla checca (pasta with fresh tomatoes) – Lazio
Pasta alla checca (pasta with fresh tomatoes) – Lazio Print Prep time 1 hour Cook time 10 mins Total time 1 hour 10 mins Sometimes tomato based salads become boring and while the hot weather makes one scream for fresh, raw fruit and vegetables, deep in your soul you still want to eat…
Ciambotta (summer vegetable stew)
Gnocchi alla sorrentina (potato gnocchi baked with tomato and mozzarella) – Campania
Gnocchi alla sorrentina (potato gnocchi baked with tomato and mozzarella) – Campania Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 55 mins Categories: Kids, Vegetarian, Healthy, Quick and Easy (use store bought gnocchi and tomato sauce), Gluten free (use store bought gluten free gnocchi). This is a favourite Italian dish…
Risotto al pomodoro (tomato risotto)
Risotto di pomodoro (tomato risotto) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 25 mins Categories: Kids, Gluten free, Dairy free (substitute butter with olive oil and eliminate the cheese), Vegetarian, Healthy, Quick and Easy This is the risotto version of pizza margherita. Tomato risotto is a traditional Italian dish….
Busiate con pesto di melanzane (pasta with aubergine puree) – Sicilia
Busiate con pesto di melanzane (pasta with aubergine puree) – Sicilia Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 1 hour 25 mins Total time 1 hour 30 mins Categories: Healthy, Dairy free* eliminate the cheese, Gluten free*use gluten free pasta, Vegetarian, Season: Summer This is a simple, healthy and easy sauce to make….
Branzino al sale (salt baked sea bass)
Branzino al sale (salt baked sea bass) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 25 mins Categories: gluten-free, dairy-free, quick and easy Baking food in a salt crust uses the same principle as the earth oven but is infinitely more convenient. The vast quantities of salt required leave a…