Cannelloni (baked pasta tubes stuffed with ricotta and spinach) Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 55 mins Total time 1 hour 10 mins This is a classic dish in our home for Easter lunch. Sadly anyone who has had the frozen or ready-made versions of cannelloni may shudder at its mention but…
Spiedini di maiale (grilled pork and fennel skewers) – Toscana
Spiedini di maiale (grilled pork and fennel skewers) – Toscana Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 35 mins One of the most ingenious uses I have seen of day-old bread in Italy (of which there are innumerable) is to skewer chunks of bread between meat and grill them….
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…
Crescia sfogliata (flaky flatbread) – Le Marche
Crescia sfogliata (flaky flatbread) – Le Marche Print Prep time 1 hour 15 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 1 hour 40 mins Crescia sfogliata is a flaky, slightly addictive flatbread from the town of Urbino in Le Marche. The recipe dates back to medieval times. The possibilities for the fillings include…
Lasagne di carnevale / Lasagne napoletane (Neapolitan lasagne) – Campania
Lasagne di carnevale / Lasagne napoletane (Neapolitan lasagne) – Campania Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 1 hour 15 mins Total time 1 hour 25 mins This lasagne from Naples is made during carnival. It is a rich dish comprised of layered meatballs, Neapolitan meat sauce (prepared for the quintessential Sunday family…
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…
Tagliatelle con salsiccia e tartufo nero (tagliatelle with sausage and black truffle) – Umbria
Tagliatelle con salsiccia e tartufo nero (tagliatelle with sausage and black truffle) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 15 mins This dish makes the most of two iconic Umbrian ingredients: black truffles and sausage. The town of Norcia is the most famous in Italy for sausage and salumi…
Ciambotta (summer vegetable stew)
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…
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…