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The ULTIMATE Spicy Meatball Recipe
Despite the “that’s a spicy meat-a-ball” stereotype, there are traditionally no spicy meatball recipes in Italy. In fact, spicy food is...

Pasta Grammar
Feb 164 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...

Pasta Grammar
Jul 7, 20242 min read


Penne all’Arrabbiata Recipe | Authentic Italian Spicy Tomato Sauce
Arrabbiata (literally “angry”) is a very popular spicy tomato sauce, but far too many people rely on jarred, store-bought versions. It’s...

Pasta Grammar
Jul 7, 20242 min read


Simple Italian Swordfish Steak Recipe | How to Make Pesce Spada Grigliato
This simple and delicious dish uses a unique condiment called “salmoriglio” to season a grilled swordfish steak. This sauce is made with...

Pasta Grammar
Apr 23, 20231 min read


How to Make "Eggs in Purgatory" | The Italian Shakshouka Recipe
"Uova in Purgatorio" is the Italian version of the Mediterranean classic, shakshouka, where eggs are poached in a pan of flavorful tomato...
Pasta Grammar
Apr 23, 20232 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...
Pasta Grammar
Oct 23, 20221 min read


Pollo alla Diavola | Spicy Italian Chicken Recipe
Pollo alla Diavola, or "Devil's Chicken," is so-called because of the spicy rub that is applied. It's cooked in an unusual manner, too:...
Pasta Grammar
Oct 3, 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...
Pasta Grammar
Sep 22, 20212 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...
Pasta Grammar
Jul 11, 20213 min read


'Nduja Egg Toast | Fried Egg with Spicy Calabrian Sausage
If you're the kind of person who likes to splash a little Tabasco on your eggs, then you've come to the right place. Cooking with a...
Pasta Grammar
May 2, 20211 min read


Italian Green Beans Recipe | Simple & Delicious Italian Side Dish
Italian cuisine is all about taking a few simple ingredients and elevating them into something truly delicious. This simple side dish...
Pasta Grammar
May 2, 20211 min read


'Nduja-Stuffed Chocolate Truffles | Simple Recipe for SPICY Chocolate
'Nduja is a spicy, slightly sour, spreadable pork sausage from Calabria. And it happens to pair wonderfully with chocolate. Seriously,...
Pasta Grammar
May 2, 20211 min read


Spicy Italian Pork Ribs Recipe | Authentic Calabrian Ribs
Most people wouldn't think of pork ribs when considering Italian food. However, pork is the "national meat" of Italy and, well, let's...
Pasta Grammar
May 2, 20211 min read


Spaghetti all’Assassina “Assassin’s Pasta” | How to Make the Authentic Italian Recipe
Spaghetti all’Assassina is literally a killer plate of pasta! It’s a very simple and easy-to-master recipe, but with a powerful and...
Pasta Grammar
Nov 15, 20205 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...
Pasta Grammar
Oct 11, 20203 min read
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