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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...

Italian Eggs & Leeks Recipe | Uova con Cipolle Sponsali

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Feb 252 min read

Italian Eggs & Leeks Recipe | Uova con Cipolle Sponsali

If you’re looking for a quick, simple and delicious dinner, look no further! This traditional Italian dish is made by poaching eggs in a...

Italian Hardboiled Eggs in Tomato Sauce | Uova in Funghetto

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Feb 251 min read

Italian Hardboiled Eggs in Tomato Sauce | Uova in Funghetto

The name of this dish, “in Funghetto,” comes from how hardboiled eggs are cooked in a similar way to mushrooms, or “funghi.” This is a...

Tomato-Stewed Frittata | Uova in Trippa alla Romana Recipe

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Feb 252 min read

Tomato-Stewed Frittata | Uova in Trippa alla Romana Recipe

This unusual (but delicious) egg dish is made by stewing a sliced frittata—or omelette—in a savory tomato sauce. It’s called “Eggs in...

Polpette di Tonno | Italian Tuna Fish Meatball Recipe

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Oct 1, 20232 min read

Polpette di Tonno | Italian Tuna Fish Meatball Recipe

These delicious tuna meatballs may seem like a pescatarian alternative to traditional meatballs, but far from it. They are irresistible...

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...

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...

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...

How to Make Gnocchi alla Sorrentina | Authentic Baked Italian Gnocchi Recipe

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Mar 26, 20232 min read

How to Make Gnocchi alla Sorrentina | Authentic Baked Italian Gnocchi Recipe

It’s difficult to imagine anything better than a plate of fresh, handmade gnocchi pasta. Well, how about baked, fresh, handmade gnocchi...

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 Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce | Simple & Easy Recipe

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Jan 23, 20232 min read

How to Make Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce | Simple & Easy Recipe

A basic tomato sauce, whether it’s meant for a plate of spaghetti or an eggplant parmigiana, should be very simple. High quality tomatoes...

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...

How to Make Tomato Sauce from Scratch | Simple Italian Spaghetti Sauce

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May 30, 20211 min read

How to Make Tomato Sauce from Scratch | Simple Italian Spaghetti Sauce

This sauce is simple yet powerful. It is one of the basic building blocks of Italian cuisine. You can use it alone as a pasta sauce, or...

Authentic Italian Meatballs Recipe | How to Make the Perfect “Polpette”

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Apr 11, 20215 min read

Authentic Italian Meatballs Recipe | How to Make the Perfect “Polpette”

While many cultures have their own meatball traditions, few are as recognizable and memorable as Italian “polpette.” In this recipe,...