Polpettine (meatballs) Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 30 mins Categories: Kids, Dairy-Free*eliminate the cheese, Quick and Easy, Gluten free *use gluten free breadcrumbs Meatballs are a symbolic Italian food outside of Italy. In Italy however meatballs are rarely on the menu. Meatballs are served as main…
Maccheroni al gratin (macaroni and cheese) – Sicilia
Maccheroni al gratin (macaroni and cheese) – Sicilia Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 55 mins Categories: Vegetarian, Kids, Gluten free*use gluten free pasta, Season: Autumn/Winter The key to making this dish properly is making a loose béchamel sauce and partially cooking the pasta before finishing it…
Pappardelle al ragù di cinghiale (ribbon pasta with wild boar sauce) – Toscana
Pappardelle al ragù di cinghiale (ribbon pasta with wild boar sauce) – Toscana Print Prep time 6 hours Cook time 2 hours 30 mins Total time 8 hours 30 mins Categories: Gluten free*use gluten free pasta, Season: Autumn/Winter This recipe requires some advance planning but there is not much hands on preparation….
Ossobuco alla milanese (braised veal shank) – Lombardia
Ossobuco alla milanese (braised veal shank) – Lombardia Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 3 hours 15 mins Total time 3 hours 25 mins Categories: Dairy-free*substitute olive oil for butter, Kids (see note), Gluten free *substitute cornflour/cornstarch for flour This is one of the few Italian dishes where the main course…
Spaghetti al tartufo nero di Norcia (spaghetti in black truffle sauce) – Umbria
Spaghetti al tartufo nero di Norcia (spaghetti in black truffle sauce) – Umbria Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 20 mins Categories: Kids, Dairy-Free, Vegetarian *(leave out anchovy), Gluten free* use Gluten free pasta, Quick & Easy This pasta dish is simple to make yet the use…
Arancini (risotto fritters filled with mozzarella) – Sicilia
Arancini (risotto fritters filled with mozzarella) – Sicilia Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 50 mins Total time 1 hour 10 mins Categories: Kids, Vegetarian*leave out the meat, Dairy free*leave out the cheese and butter, Gluten free *substitute cornstarch/cornflour for flour and gluten free breadcrumbs for breadcrumbs Everyone loves these rice fritters….
Spaghetti alle vongole (spaghetti with clams) – Campania
Spaghetti alle vongole (spaghetti with clams) – Campania Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 45 mins Categories: Kids* eliminate chilli, Healthy, Dairy-free, Quick and Easy, Gluten free*use gluten free pasta This dish is entirely dependent on the quality of the clams you procure and how well…
Arrosto morto (pan roasted beef rib eye) – Emilia Romagna
Arrosto morto (pan roasted beef rib eye) – Emilia Romagna Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 55 mins Categories: Kids, Quick and Easy, Gluten free *substitute cornflour/cornstarch for flour, Dairy Free*substitute butter with olive oilThis recipe for pan-roasted beef is a family favourite, particularly when served with…
Spaghetti alla carbonara (spaghetti with creamy egg and bacon sauce) – Lazio
Spaghetti alla carbonara (spaghetti with creamy egg and bacon sauce) – Lazio Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 20 mins Categories: Kids, Quick and easy, Gluten free* use gluten free pasta Carbonara refers to the word carbonari which means “charcoal burners. There are differing explanations as to…
Torta gianduia (hazelnut chocolate layer cake) – Piemonte
Torta gianduia (hazelnut chocolate layer cake) – From Piemonte Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 1 hour Total time 1 hour 10 mins Categories: Kids* has nuts, Vegetarian Torta gianduia is my husband’s favourite cake and originates from his home region of Piemonte. The cake is utterly addictive and we have…