Pasta con polpa di ricci (Pasta with sea urchin roe or “uni” if you like)
I would have never thought to incorporate sea urchin roe, the famous Japanese sushi bar ingredient — a.k.a. uni, into Italian food. But there we …
Feeling Like Tuscan Royalty: Pasta with Prosciutto, Tomato, and Basil
La dolce, dolce vita. Monday morning and time to get to work in my very cool little apartmento here in Montalcino. After a quick cappuccino at my favorite spot …
Blogging from the Treadmill: Pasta with Grilled Eggplant and Radicchio
So very excited! I have been reading report after report about the perils of sitting all day at your computer. ‘Shortens your life by 5 …
From Our Bookshelf: Vincenzo’s Broccoli and Pine Nut Pasta (Cooking with Italian Grandmothers)
What a wonderful find! I spent the last week perusing through my latest cookbook addition, Cooking with Italian Grandmothers, by Jessica Theroux. Jessica spent a …
Bucatini All’Amatriciana (Bucatini in Tomato Sauce with Pancetta and Hot Pepper)
Bucatini All’Amatriciana is a classic Roman dish that starts fights in restaurants and is the source of family and friend’s gossip and whispers over who …
Growing up Italian – Sunday Pasta: Penne with Roasted Tomatoes, Shiitakes and Ricotta
Growing up Italian, our family always sat down to a pasta meal after Sunday mass. I smile when I think of how my mother would …
Farfalle with smoked salmon and orange (Farfalle al salmone e arancia)
The beauty of this dish is the ready-to-go ingredients and a splash of citrus throughout. This recipe calls for Farfalle (butterflies) pasta but choose any …
Pasta with Pesto Trapanese
Baking day here at the homestead…..trying my hand at homemade Panettone. (I will report back as to whether it was a success – not so …
Pasta with Anchovies and Breadcrumbs (Pasta c’anciova e muddica)
This easy Sicilian pasta has become a weekday favorite in the house – incredibly easy and simple to make. Don’t let the anchovies scare you …
Pasta with Shrimp and Arugula-Hazelnut Pesto
Comfort food….Italian style. I simply love the bite of arugula and coupled with the sweet brininess of the shrimp is heavenly. Pesto should be its …
‘Our Italian Table’ cooks for The Stem Institute of LA: Pasta with Oven Roasted Vegetables
My brother, Joey, has been keeping the ‘Our Italian Table’ spirit alive on the west coast by cooking for throngs of friends, his church and even …
Pasta with Ricotta and Roasted Tomatoes
Ahhhh, spring…can any season be more vibrant?? My roses have exploded with a burst of incredible color; my little tomato plants are nestled comfortably in …
