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a guide to Italian food, wine and culture

Risotto con asparagi e capesante (asparagus risotto with scallops) – Veneto

Risotto con asparagi e capesante (asparagus risotto with scallops) – Veneto   Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 50 mins   Categories: Vegetarian*(leave out scallops), Season: Spring This is my new favourite recipe and combines two of my favourite ingredients- asparagus and scallops. It is a great dish to serve… 

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Orecchiette con cima di rapa (pasta with broccoli or turnip tops) – Puglia

Orecchiette con cima di rapa (pasta with broccoli or turnip tops) – Puglia   Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 35 mins   Categories: Vegetarian* (leave out anchovy), Dairy-free, Kids* (leave out chilli), Quick and easy, Healthy, Gluten free*use gluten free pasta Pasta with broccoli happens to be a staple… 

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Pasta con pomodoro (pasta with tomato sauce) – Campania

  Pasta con pomodoro (pasta with tomato sauce) – Campania   Print Cook time 12 mins Total time 12 mins   Categories: Kids, Vegetarian, Dairy Free*eliminate cheese, Quick and Easy, Gluten free*use gluten free pasta, Healthy Children love this dish. Most restaurants in Italy will offer this dish off menu for children if asked. Author:… 

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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… 

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Pasta con i gamberoni (prawn pasta)

  Pasta con i gamberoni (prawn pasta)   Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 35 mins   Categories: Healthy, Kids*eliminate chilli, Quick and Easy, Gluten free*use gluten free pasta, Dairy-free Prawn pasta is a favourite in my household. We make it in a similar style to puttanesca with the olives… 

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Spaghetti aglio, olio e peperoncino (spaghetti with garlic chilli oil) – Campania

  Spaghetti aglio, olio e peperoncino (spaghetti with garlic chilli oil) – Campania   Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 20 mins   Categories: Quick and Easy, Kids* eliminate chilli, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Gluten free*use gluten free pasta This is the simplest and quickest Italian pasta dish. It can be made… 

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Pansotti (triangular ravioli filled with greens and cheese) – Liguria

  Pansoti (triangular ravioli filled with greens and cheese) – Liguria   Print Prep time 45 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 1 hour 10 mins   Categories: Vegetarian, Healthy, Season: Spring Pansoti are a quintessentially Ligurian dish traditionally paired with salsa alle noci (walnut sauce). It can also be served with olive oil… 

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Risi e bisi (risotto with peas) – Veneto

  1.0 from 1 reviews Risi e bisi (risotto with peas) – Veneto   Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 1 hour   Categories: Kids, Healthy*substitute olive oil for butter, Dairy free* substitute olive oil for butter and eliminate cheese, Quick and Easy* substitute store bought stock or water for… 

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Spaghetti alla puttanesca (spaghetti with olives, tomato, anchovies and capers) – Campania

  Spaghetti alla puttanesca (spaghetti with olives, tomato, anchovies and capers) – Campania   Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 35 mins   Categories: Kids, Dairy-free, Vegetarian* leave out the anchovy, Gluten free* use gluten free pasta, Healthy, Quick and Easy The origin of the peculiar name of this dish,… 

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Pappa col pomodoro (tomato and bread soup) – Toscana

  Pappa col pomodoro (tomato and bread soup) – Toscana   Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 2 hours Total time 2 hours 20 mins   Categories: Healthy, Kids, Vegetarian, Dairy Free, Season: Summer This soup originates from Siena in Toscana and was a traditional way to use up leftover bread. It can be… 

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