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…
Oca con mele (roast goose with apples)
Oca con mele (roast goose with apples) Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 2 hours Total time 2 hours 10 mins When you store your goose, remove all the packaging before putting it in the refrigerator so that the skin crips nicely when roasted. The goose gets stuffed with rosemary, sage,…
Rotolo di magro (pasta wheels stuffed with spinach and ricotta) – Emilia-Romagna
Rotolo di magro (pasta wheels stuffed with spinach and ricotta) – Emilia-Romagna Print Prep time 3 hours Cook time 25 mins Total time 3 hours 25 mins This is the vegetarian version of a classic Emilian dish that includes chicken giblets, sausage, minced veal and liver in the filling. The vegetarian version…
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…
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…
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…
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…