Recipes

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Recipes

The Original Lasagna alla Bolognese Recipe

The Original Lasagna alla Bolognese Recipe

This lasagna was invented before the now-ubiquitous meat ragù. In this vegetarian version, layers of fresh pasta are paired with a spinach and onion filling.

The Original Lasagna alla Bolognese Recipe

This lasagna was invented before the now-ubiquitous meat ragù. In this vegetarian version, layers of fresh pasta are paired with a spinach and onion filling.

Penne alla Vodka | The Authentic Italian Recipe

Penne alla Vodka | The Authentic Italian Recipe

Penne alla Vodka is often attributed as an American dish, but it was actually invented by an Italian and first popularized in Italy.

Penne alla Vodka | The Authentic Italian Recipe

Penne alla Vodka is often attributed as an American dish, but it was actually invented by an Italian and first popularized in Italy.

Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino Recipe | Plus Some Italian-Approved Variations

Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino Recipe | Plus Some It...

Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino is one of the simplest pasta dishes there is. It’s so simple that the name is simply a list of the ingredients.

Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino Recipe | Plus Some It...

Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino is one of the simplest pasta dishes there is. It’s so simple that the name is simply a list of the ingredients.

Tortelli di Zucca | Squash Ravioli Pasta Recipe

Tortelli di Zucca | Squash Ravioli Pasta Recipe

Despite acquiring the name “tortelli,” these are squash ravioli that blend sweet and savory flavors to make an incredible autumn dish.

Tortelli di Zucca | Squash Ravioli Pasta Recipe

Despite acquiring the name “tortelli,” these are squash ravioli that blend sweet and savory flavors to make an incredible autumn dish.

Frascatula | Italian Broccoli Polenta Recipe

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 results in a much thinner, more liquid porridge.

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 results in a much thinner, more liquid porridge.

Polenta Taragna | Cheesy Italian Polenta Recipe

Polenta Taragna | Cheesy Italian Polenta Recipe

This simple, northern Italian dish traditionally uses a corn/buckwheat polenta blend, giving the finished dish a stronger, earthier taste.

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Polenta Taragna | Cheesy Italian Polenta Recipe

This simple, northern Italian dish traditionally uses a corn/buckwheat polenta blend, giving the finished dish a stronger, earthier taste.

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The cover of The Italian Family Kitchen cookbook by Eva Santaguida and Harper Alexander, creators of Pasta Grammar.

The Italian Family Kitchen Cookbook

Learn the secrets of authentic Italian home cooking, passed down through the generations with love, and embrace a passion for good food as you cook your way through 100 comforting recipes.

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