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…
Lasagne alla bolognese (lasagne) – Emilia Romagna
Lasagne alla bolognese (lasagne) – Emilia Romagna Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 1 hour 10 mins Categories: Kids, Vegetarian*substitute meat sauce for grilled vegetables, Gluten free*use gluten free dry lasagne Everyone loves lasagne. While the dish itself takes a while to cook, it is a great dish…
Cappelletti in brodo (meat stuffed pasta in broth)
Cappelletti in brodo (meat stuffed pasta in broth) Print Prep time 45 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 55 mins Categories: Kids, Healthy, Dairy free*leave the cheese out, Season: Winter/Autumn This is our family’s favourite Christmas dish, both in terms of eating and in making it together as a family. First the…
Tagliatelle con ragu alla bolognese veloce (quick tagliatelle with meat sauce)
Tagliatelle con ragu alla bolognese veloce (quick tagliatelle with meat sauce) Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 50 mins Categories: Kids, Quick and Easy, Gluten Free*use gluten free pasta, Dairy Free*replace butter with olive oil and eliminate milk and cheeseEveryone loves eating pasta with bolognese sauce but most…
Zuppa di melone con prosciutto (melon soup with prosciutto crisps)
Zuppa di melone con prosciutto (Melon soup with prosciutto crisps) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 5 mins Total time 10 mins Categories: Healthy, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian* (leave out the prosciutto), Dairy-Free, Gluten free, Kids, Season: Summer This is a play on the traditional prosciutto and melon starter, common in Italy…
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…
Piadina (griddled flatbread) -Emilia-Romagna
Piadina (griddled flatbread) -Emilia-Romagna Print Prep time 45 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 1 hour 30 mins Categories: Kids Piadina are a typical dish of Romagna where there are many informal restaurants with outside seating during the summer frequented by families and groups. Piadine can be enjoyed with various sauces, sautéed…
Gnocco fritto / Crescentina fritta / Pinzin / Torta fritta (fried bread) – Emilia Romagna
Gnocco fritto / Crescentina fritta / Pinzin / Torta fritta (fried bread) – Emilia Romagna Print Prep time 1 hour 20 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 2 hours These small pieces of puffed fried bread are served with salami, prosciutto or cheese to stuff the bread with. I love the informal…
Ragù Alla Bolognese (bolognese meat sauce) – Emilia Romagna
Ragù Alla Bolognese (bolognese meat sauce) – Emilia Romagna Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 3 hours 40 mins Total time 3 hours 50 mins Categories: Kids, Dairy-Free* omit milk and substitute butter with olive oil, Season: Winter / AutumnBolognese meat sauce is one of the most famous Italian pasta sauces around…
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…