Polpettone Genovese (potato and vegetable casserole) – Liguria Print Prep time 40 mins Cook time 1 hour Total time 1 hour 40 mins This is a great starter which works well as a main for any vegetarians. It could also be served as a side dish with a meaty meatloaf and be…
Polpette di ricciola (fish cakes) – Sicilia
Polpette di ricciola (fish cakes) – Sicilia Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 30 mins Categories: Dairy free, Kids, Healthy, Gluten-free (substitute cornflour/cornstarch for flour and use gluten free breadcrumbs), quick and easy Traditional Sicilian fish cakes can be made out of amberjack, mullet, tuna, swordfish, sardines, anchovies…
Polpette con foglie di limone (meatballs wrapped in lemon leaves) – Sicilia
Polpette con foglie di limone (meatballs wrapped in lemon leaves) – Sicilia Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 25 mins We first found these meatballs in Macelleria Pennisi in Linguaglossa on Mount Etna. We grilled them at home on the barbecue and were blown away by their amazing…
Tiella di palombo e patate (potato and fish casserole) – Puglia
Cotoletta alla parmigiana (chicken Parmesan) – Emilia Romagna
Cotoletta alla parmigiana (chicken Parmesan) – Emilia Romagna Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 32 mins Total time 37 mins This recipe is a favourite with children the world over. We ate this dish with family friends on a scorching summer night in Modena. We dined in a town square watching the…
Anelletti al forno (ring-shaped pasta with meat sauce, peas and cheese) – Sicilia
Anelletti al forno (ring-shaped pasta with meat sauce, peas and cheese) – Sicilia Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 2 hours 45 mins Total time 3 hours Categories: Kids, Gluten free* use gluten free pasta, Dairy free* eliminate the cheese, Vegetarian*make with tomato sauce instead of meat sauce Anelletti are a ring-shaped…
Pitta di patate / Pizza di patate (potato casserole with tomato, capers, olives and anchovy) – Puglia
Pitta di patate / Pizza di patate (potato casserole with tomato, capers, olives and anchovy) – Puglia Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 50 mins Categories: vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, kids, healthy Pizza di patate is traditionally served as a starter but I also like it for lunch with…
Polpettone (meatloaf) – Emilia Romagna
Polpettone (meatloaf) – Emilia Romagna Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 55 mins Categories: Kids, Quick and Easy, Gluten free*use gluten free breadcrumbs Polpettone, known as meatloaf in America, is made in several regions in Italy with many variations. It is typically made free form however and cooked…
Spaghetti con polpette (spaghetti and meatballs) – Sicilia
Spaghetti con polpette (spaghetti and meatballs) – Sicilia Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 40 mins Categories: Kids, Dairy-Free*eliminate cheese and substitute wine or water for milk, Gluten free* use gluten free pasta, Quick and Easy Spaghetti and meatballs is a favourite amongst children and adults love…
Polpettine (meatballs)
Polpettine (meatballs) Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 30 mins Categories: Kids, Dairy-Free*eliminate the cheese, Quick and Easy, Gluten free *use gluten free breadcrumbs Meatballs are a symbolic Italian food outside of Italy. In Italy however meatballs are rarely on the menu. Meatballs are served as main…