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…
Tajarin al tartufo (Tagliolini with white truffle) – Piemonte
Tajarin al tartufo (Tagliolini with white truffle) – Piemonte Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 5 mins Total time 10 mins Categories: Vegetarian, Gluten-free*use a long gluten free pasta, Quick and Easy, Season: Autumn This is a very simple yet extremely decadent dish. White truffle is one of the most rare and…
Maccheroni al gratin veloce (quick macaroni and cheese)
Maccheroni al gratin veloce (quick macaroni and cheese) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 15 mins Categories: Kids, Gluten Free*use gluten free pasta, Vegetarian, Season: Autumn/WinterThis is the quick version of the traditional recipe based on a bechamel sauce.For children sometimes I add cubed ham to the pasta….
Spaghetti con gamberi di fiume (spaghetti with crayfish)
Spaghetti con gamberi di fiume (spaghetti with crayfish) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 15 mins Categories: Kids, Healthy, Quick and Easy, Dairy Free, Gluten Free*use gluten free pasta This is a super elegant and effortless dish. My children squeal with delight when they see it on the…
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…
Pasta alla Norma (tomato, aubergine and ricotta salata pasta) – Sicilia
Pasta alla Norma (tomato, aubergine and ricotta salata pasta) – Sicilia Print Prep time 1 hour Cook time 1 hour Total time 2 hours Categories: Vegetarian, Dairy Free*leave out the cheese, Gluten free*use gluten-free pasta, Season: Summer Pasta alla Norma is a quintessential Siclian dish named for the opera, Norma, written by Catania…
Minestrone alla Genovese (vegetable soup)- Liguria
Minestrone alla Genovese (vegetable soup)- Liguria Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 35 mins Total time 50 mins Categories: Healthy, Vegetarian, Gluten free*use gluten free pasta, Quick and Easy, Dairy Free*leave out cheese I do find it tempting to tamper with this dish everytime I make it. It seems illogical that simply…
Pasta con pomodoro (pasta with tomato sauce) – Campania
Pasta con pomodoro (pasta with tomato sauce) – Campania Print Cook time 12 mins Total time 12 mins Categories: Kids, Vegetarian, Dairy Free*eliminate cheese, Quick and Easy, Gluten free*use gluten free pasta, Healthy Children love this dish. Most restaurants in Italy will offer this dish off menu for children if asked. Author:…
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…