Ragù alla Potentina (roast pork stuffed with pecorino, garlic and pancetta) – Basilicata Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 3 hours Total time 3 hours 10 mins This recipe from Basilicata produces a succulent pork roast rolled around a stuffing made of garlic, parsley, pancetta, pecorino cheese, chilli and nutmeg. The roast…
Pitta ripiena calabrese / pitta china calabrese (stuffed flatbread) – Calabria
Pitta ripiena calabrese / pitta china calabrese (stuffed flatbread) – Calabria Print Prep time 1 hour 10 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 1 hour 30 mins Pitta is a typical Easter dish in Calabria and is typically eaten the same day it is made. Pitta is perfect for picnics as a…
Uova ca ‘nduja (eggs with ‘nduja salami) – Calabria
Uova ca ‘nduja (eggs with ‘nduja salami) – Calabria Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 20 mins Categories: Dairy-free*eliminate cheese, Gluten-free*use gluten-free bread, Quick and EasyEggs can also be more simply prepared scrambled with ‘nduja. The addition of tomatoes to the dish, makes it more of a one-dish…
Pasta e fagioli (pasta with beans) – Veneto
Pasta e fagioli (pasta with beans) – Veneto Print Prep time 24 hours Cook time 1 hour 30 mins Total time 25 hours 30 mins Categories: Vegetarian (eliminate the meat), Dairy free (eliminate the cheese), Gluten free (substitute gluten free pasta), Healthy Pasta e fagioli is one of the most popular soups in…
Linguine al granchio veloce (quick crab linguine)
Linguine al granchio veloce (quick crab linguine) Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 20 mins Categories: Kids, Quick and Easy, Gluten Free*use gluten free pasta, Dairy Free, HealthyThis is the quick version of my linguine al granchio which is just as impressive a presentation but missing some of…
Orecchiette con cima di rapa (pasta with broccoli or turnip tops) – Puglia
Orecchiette con cima di rapa (pasta with broccoli or turnip tops) – Puglia Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 35 mins Categories: Vegetarian* (leave out anchovy), Dairy-free, Kids* (leave out chilli), Quick and easy, Healthy, Gluten free*use gluten free pasta Pasta with broccoli happens to be a staple…
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…
Pasta con i gamberoni (prawn pasta)
Pasta con i gamberoni (prawn pasta) Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 35 mins Categories: Healthy, Kids*eliminate chilli, Quick and Easy, Gluten free*use gluten free pasta, Dairy-free Prawn pasta is a favourite in my household. We make it in a similar style to puttanesca with the olives…
Spaghetti aglio, olio e peperoncino (spaghetti with garlic chilli oil) – Campania
Spaghetti aglio, olio e peperoncino (spaghetti with garlic chilli oil) – Campania Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 20 mins Categories: Quick and Easy, Kids* eliminate chilli, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Gluten free*use gluten free pasta This is the simplest and quickest Italian pasta dish. It can be made…
Spaghetti alla puttanesca (spaghetti with olives, tomato, anchovies and capers) – Campania
Spaghetti alla puttanesca (spaghetti with olives, tomato, anchovies and capers) – Campania Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 35 mins Categories: Kids, Dairy-free, Vegetarian* leave out the anchovy, Gluten free* use gluten free pasta, Healthy, Quick and Easy The origin of the peculiar name of this dish,…