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Spaghetti alla Bolognese | The REAL Italian Recipe
Spaghetti alla Bolognese | The REAL Italian Recipe
The famous ragù is NEVER paired with spaghetti, but there is a real recipe from Bologna called “spaghetti alla bolognese.” Read more...
Gnudi | Authentic Italian Recipe
Gnudi | Authentic Italian Recipe
“Gnudi” means what you think it does! The name refers to the fact that these are “naked” ravioli, i.e. ravioli filling without the surrounding pasta.  Read more...
Focaccia Genovese | Authentic Italian Focaccia Recipe
Focaccia Genovese | Authentic Italian Focaccia Recipe
When most people think of “focaccia,” this is the type they usually have in mind. Hailing from Genoa, it’s a crusty flatbread with dimpled, salty pockets. Read more...
Grissini | Italian Breadstick Recipe
Grissini | Italian Breadstick Recipe
Grissini are the authentic Italian breadstick, invented during the 17th century in Turin. Read more...
Cime di Rapa | Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe Recipe
Cime di Rapa | Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe Recipe
Cime di Rapa is a classic pasta dish from Puglia. It’s very simple to make, but produces a flavor greater than the sum of its parts! Read more...
Pastina in Brodo | Authentic Italian Broth Pasta Recipe
Pastina in Brodo | Authentic Italian Broth Pasta Recipe
This is a classic dish that is usually served to children in Italy. Don‘t let that turn you off to it, though! It’s a great pasta to make on a... Read more...
Pasta e Fagioli | Authentic Italian Pasta & Beans Recipe
Pasta e Fagioli | Authentic Italian Pasta & Beans Recipe
Pasta e fagioli (“pasta fazool” in America) is commonly served as a soup outside of the Boot. In southern Italy, however, pasta e fagioli is in no way soupy!  Read more...
Pollo alla Cacciatora | Authentic Italian Chicken Recipe
Pollo alla Cacciatora | Authentic Italian Chicken Recipe
Pollo alla Cacciatora, often misnamed “cacciatore,” features bold and tangy flavors that make this dish an unforgettable classic. Read more...
Tortellini in Brodo | Authentic Italian Recipe
Tortellini in Brodo | Authentic Italian Recipe
“Tortellini in brodo,” or tortellini in broth, is a very simple but VERY delicious preparation for fresh tortellini. Read more...
Fried Baccala | Authentic Italian Recipe
Fried Baccala | Authentic Italian Recipe
There are more baccala recipes in Italy than there are cod in the sea; this is Eva’s Calabrian recipe, served with spicy peppers and potatoes! Read more...
Struffoli | Authentic Italian Christmas Dessert Recipe
Struffoli | Authentic Italian Christmas Dessert Recipe
This dessert is made up of a ton of little fried dough balls, glazed together with honey and decorated with sprinkles and candied cherries. Read more...
Cucciddati | Italian Christmas Cookies Recipe
Cucciddati | Italian Christmas Cookies Recipe
The rich filling of these Christmas treats, made from figs, nuts and chocolate, gets all of its sweetness from the ingredients themselves, with no extra sugar. Read more...