Gnocchi (potato dumplings) Print Prep time 1 hour Cook time 2 hours 30 mins Total time 3 hours 30 mins Categories: Kids, Diary free (eliminate butter), Healthy, Vegetarian Potato gnocchi are popular throughout the world and all over the Italian peninsula, but particularly in northern Italy. They can be served with melted butter…
Risotto al pomodoro (tomato risotto)
Risotto di pomodoro (tomato risotto) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 25 mins Categories: Kids, Gluten free, Dairy free (substitute butter with olive oil and eliminate the cheese), Vegetarian, Healthy, Quick and Easy This is the risotto version of pizza margherita. Tomato risotto is a traditional Italian dish….
Pasta al forno (baked pasta with tomato and mozzarella)
Pasta al forno (baked pasta with tomato and mozzarella) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 30 mins Categories: Quick and Easy, Children, Gluten free*use gluten free pasta, Vegetarian Baked pasta dishes are typical for major holidays and occasions in Italy. Pasta al forno usually means lasagne in the…
Busiate con pesto di melanzane (pasta with aubergine puree) – Sicilia
Busiate con pesto di melanzane (pasta with aubergine puree) – Sicilia Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 1 hour 25 mins Total time 1 hour 30 mins Categories: Healthy, Dairy free* eliminate the cheese, Gluten free*use gluten free pasta, Vegetarian, Season: Summer This is a simple, healthy and easy sauce to make….
Busiate al pesto trapanese (corkscrew pasta with tomato almond pesto)- Sicilia
Busiate al pesto trapanese (corkscrew pasta with tomato, basil and almond pesto)- Sicilia Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 25 mins This is a simple, healthy dish to make, particularly if you use or make a pasta made from ancient Sicilian grains or Kamut. This is a quintessential…
Busiate (cork screw-shaped pasta)-Sicilia
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…
Anelletti al forno (ring-shaped pasta with meat sauce, peas and cheese) – Sicilia
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…