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Pasta con Ceci e Cime di Rapa | Pasta with Chickpeas and Broccoli Rabe Recipe

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Oct 133 min read

Pasta con Ceci e Cime di Rapa | Pasta with Chickpeas and Broccoli Rabe Recipe

This humble pasta dish doesn’t sound very exciting, but it’s one of the most satisfying (not to mention addicting) southern Italian...

Pasta with ‘Nduja Recipe | The Best Spicy Pasta You’ll Ever Try

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Jul 72 min read

Pasta with ‘Nduja Recipe | The Best Spicy Pasta You’ll Ever Try

For those who like spicy (and meaty) pasta, this is the recipe for you. It’s a very simple sauce made with ‘nduja, a soft and spicy pork...

Five Simple Ways to Make Delicious Broccoli Pasta | The Regional Variations of Southern Italy

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Nov 26, 20236 min read

Five Simple Ways to Make Delicious Broccoli Pasta | The Regional Variations of Southern Italy

Broccoli (at least the kind that you’re likely thinking of) is a traditional southern Italian ingredient. Each region of the south has...

Polpette di Melanzane | Authentic Italian Eggplant “Meatball” Recipe

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Oct 1, 20232 min read

Polpette di Melanzane | Authentic Italian Eggplant “Meatball” Recipe

When properly cooked, eggplant delivers a savory punch that can actually compete with meat. Don’t believe us? Try these delicious...

Pappardelle ai Funghi Recipe | How to Make Italian Porcini Mushroom Pasta

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Sep 24, 20232 min read

Pappardelle ai Funghi Recipe | How to Make Italian Porcini Mushroom Pasta

Throughout all of Italy, the advent of autumn means it’s time to enjoy one of the best pasta dishes in the country: pappardelle ai...

Pasta e Patate “Ara Tieddra” | Baked Potato Pasta Recipe

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Sep 24, 20232 min read

Pasta e Patate “Ara Tieddra” | Baked Potato Pasta Recipe

“One-pot pastas” are a rarity in Italy, but this is an exception (and perhaps one of the first in history). This recipe comes from...

Italian Cheesy Fried Rice Ball Appetizer Recipe | How to Make “Crocchette di Riso”

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May 14, 20233 min read

Italian Cheesy Fried Rice Ball Appetizer Recipe | How to Make “Crocchette di Riso”

These fried bites of cheesy rice are a delicious appetizer that will keep you coming back for more! This recipe comes courtesy of Eva’s...

Italian Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Recipe | How to Make Calabrian-Style Sausages

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May 7, 20232 min read

Italian Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Recipe | How to Make Calabrian-Style Sausages

This traditional Italian sausage dish, known locally as “Vruaccula e Sotizzi,” is a staple in northern Calabria. The broccoli rabe...

Frascatula | Italian Broccoli Polenta Recipe

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Oct 23, 20221 min read

Frascatula | Italian Broccoli Polenta Recipe

This Calabrian polenta dish is a little unusual in that the polenta is cooked directly with vegetables (in this case broccoli) and...

How to Make “Pasta con Ceci” | Italian Chickpea Pasta Recipe

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Jun 5, 20223 min read

How to Make “Pasta con Ceci” | Italian Chickpea Pasta Recipe

This is Eva's favorite pasta dish of all time! Try it and you'll see why. It’s a very simple dish: chickpeas cooked in tomato sauce and...

Spicy Calabrian Pesto | Pesto Calabrese Recipe

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Sep 22, 20212 min read

Spicy Calabrian Pesto | Pesto Calabrese Recipe

While most people are familiar with "pesto alla Genovese," there are actually several different varieties of pesto in Italy. One of our...

Panino con Pesce Spada | Italian Swordfish Sandwich Recipe

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Aug 28, 20212 min read

Panino con Pesce Spada | Italian Swordfish Sandwich Recipe

This sandwich is a specialty of Scilla, a coastal Calabrian town named after the legendary monster which Odysseus is said to have...

Tripe & Tomato Sauce | Authentic Italian “Trippa” Recipe

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Jul 11, 20213 min read

Tripe & Tomato Sauce | Authentic Italian “Trippa” Recipe

Tripe, the stomach lining of a cow, is a delicacy that few work up the courage to try. Those who do, however, are in for an incredible...

Stroncaturella: Homemade Calabrian Whole Wheat Stroncatura Pasta

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May 9, 20213 min read

Stroncaturella: Homemade Calabrian Whole Wheat Stroncatura Pasta

Stroncatura (or "struncatura") is a classic Calabrian pasta that was originally made from the floor scraps of whatever the local flour...

Calabrian “Curujicchi” | Savory Italian Donut Recipe

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Jan 17, 20213 min read

Calabrian “Curujicchi” | Savory Italian Donut Recipe

A Calabrian delicacy, this version of the highly regional "curujicchia" hails from the village of Dasà. A light, fluffy and savory potato...

Calabrian Peppers & Potatoes | "Pipi e Patati" Recipe

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Oct 11, 20203 min read

Calabrian Peppers & Potatoes | "Pipi e Patati" Recipe

"Pipi e patati" (peppers and potatoes) is a spicy Calabrian dish which can be served in a variety of manners: as a side dish, as the...