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Capuliato Siciliano | Sicilian Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

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Aug 183 min read

Capuliato Siciliano | Sicilian Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

As summer draws to a close and autumn approaches, Italians get to work preparing some of their favorite warm-weather ingredients to last...

Roman-Style Stuffed Tomato Recipe | The Perfect Summer Vegetable Dish

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Jul 142 min read

Roman-Style Stuffed Tomato Recipe | The Perfect Summer Vegetable Dish

This classic, Roman stuffed tomato dish is perfect for summer. It’s light, refreshing, and always served cold. The tomatoes are filled...

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...

Penne all’Arrabbiata Recipe | Authentic Italian Spicy Tomato Sauce

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Jul 72 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...

How to Make Scottiglia | Tuscan Mixed Meat Stew Recipe

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Dec 3, 20232 min read

How to Make Scottiglia | Tuscan Mixed Meat Stew Recipe

Tuscany is famous for its meat dishes, but this one is a little unusual in that it combines a variety of proteins into a rich,...

Pasta ai Cinque Pomodori | The ULTIMATE Tomato Pasta Recipe

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Sep 3, 20234 min read

Pasta ai Cinque Pomodori | The ULTIMATE Tomato Pasta Recipe

For some time, Italian chefs have experimented with “Pasta ai Tre Pomodori” (“Three Tomato Pasta”) or “Pasta ai Quattro Pomodori” (“Four...

Montanara Recipe | Mini Fried Italian Pizza

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Jul 9, 20232 min read

Montanara Recipe | Mini Fried Italian Pizza

The most famous kind of Neapolitan fried pizza—“pizza fritta”—doesn’t actually resemble a pizza at all: it looks like a big, fried...

Pasta alla Checca Recipe | A Fresh Summer Pasta with a Raw Sauce

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Jun 25, 20231 min read

Pasta alla Checca Recipe | A Fresh Summer Pasta with a Raw Sauce

This traditional Italian summer pasta has a sauce that is completely raw: all you have to do is mix the ingredients and boil the pasta!...

Pasta alla Zozzona | Rome’s “Dirty” & Delicious Pasta Recipe

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Jun 11, 20232 min read

Pasta alla Zozzona | Rome’s “Dirty” & Delicious Pasta Recipe

“Pasta alla Zozzona” roughly translates to “Dirty Pasta,” a provocative name which you’ll understand when you taste it! It shares the...

Cheesy Ravioli in Tomato Sauce | Ravioli alla Caprese Recipe

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Jun 4, 20235 min read

Cheesy Ravioli in Tomato Sauce | Ravioli alla Caprese Recipe

This ravioli recipe hails from Capri. If you love the flavors of a Caprese salad, then you’re sure to appreciate this pasta which is...

Green Bean & Tomato Spaghetti | Authentic Italian Summer Pasta Recipe

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May 7, 20232 min read

Green Bean & Tomato Spaghetti | Authentic Italian Summer Pasta Recipe

This light, delicious pasta dish is perfect for summer! The sauce is made from green beans cooked in a simple tomato sauce until very...

Vegetarian Mushroom Ragù Recipe | “Tocco de Funzi” Pasta Sauce

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Apr 30, 20232 min read

Vegetarian Mushroom Ragù Recipe | “Tocco de Funzi” Pasta Sauce

This Ligurian mushroom pasta sauce is as rich and flavorful as any meat ragù, but completely vegetarian and vegan! It’s the perfect fit...

How to Make "Eggs in Purgatory" | The Italian Shakshouka Recipe

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Apr 23, 20232 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...

Pesto alla Trapanese Recipe | How to Make Sicilian Pesto Sauce

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Apr 16, 20232 min read

Pesto alla Trapanese Recipe | How to Make Sicilian Pesto Sauce

Everyone knows the famous basil-based “Pesto alla Genovese,” but few outsiders know that there are many different kinds of regional pesto...

Parmigiana di Melanzane | Authentic Italian Eggplant Parm Recipe

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Jan 23, 20233 min read

Parmigiana di Melanzane | Authentic Italian Eggplant Parm Recipe

This dish goes by a few different names outside of Italy: eggplant parm, eggplant parmesan, eggplant parmigiana… In Italy, it’s known by...

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...

Bucatini all'Amatriciana | Authentic Italian Pasta Recipe

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Sep 15, 20212 min read

Bucatini all'Amatriciana | Authentic Italian Pasta Recipe

A classic pasta dish from Lazio, the area around Rome, Bucatini all'Amatriciana is made with the pecorino cheese and crispy guanciale of...

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...

Pomodori Arrosto | Italian Baked Tomato Recipe

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Jun 13, 20211 min read

Pomodori Arrosto | Italian Baked Tomato Recipe

This recipe is incredibly simple to make, but yields an absolutely delicious side dish. After dehydrating in the oven for 1-2 hours,...

Pasta allo Scarpariello | Simple, Quick & Delicious Cherry Tomato Pasta Recipe

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May 30, 20214 min read

Pasta allo Scarpariello | Simple, Quick & Delicious Cherry Tomato Pasta Recipe

This is the first recipe we always recommend to someone who is new to authentic Italian cuisine! This pasta dish is very simple and uses...