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
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…
Maccheroni al gratin veloce (quick macaroni and cheese)
Maccheroni al gratin veloce (quick macaroni and cheese) Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 15 mins Categories: Kids, Gluten Free*use gluten free pasta, Vegetarian, Season: Autumn/WinterThis is the quick version of the traditional recipe based on a bechamel sauce.For children sometimes I add cubed ham to the pasta….
Caponata (sweet and sour aubergine (eggplant)) – Sicilia
5.0 from 1 reviews Caponata (sweet and sour aubergine (eggplant)) – Sicilia Print Prep time 35 mins Cook time 1 hour Total time 1 hour 35 mins Categories: Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Healthy, Kids, Gluten free, Season: Summer There are many variations on caponata depending which region of Sicily the recipe originates. This one is…
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…
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…
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….