Traditional Italian cuisine gives us preparations that transform very simple ingredients into truly memorable creations. Among the most beloved and tasty veal recipes, one wonder stands out that evokes the aromas of classic Neapolitan pizzas. Preparing delicious veal straccetti pizzaiola style is the perfect excuse to enjoy those main courses with veal that win over the whole family. With very…
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Pasta alla Checca: the Italian pasta salad recipe ready in 10 minutes
When the thermometer climbs, pasta alla checca (pronounced “keka”) becomes the star of Roman tables: a cold Italian pasta that mixes juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil in a raw sauce ready in ten minutes. Unlike other pasta salads, here the pasta is added to the tomato while still warm so that the cheese melts just slightly, just…
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White fish acqua pazza: light Neapolitan video recipe in 3 minutes
The white fish acqua pazza, or crazy water fish, is a light and quick Neapolitan recipe in which sea bass, sea bream, or another lean fillet is gently poached in a lively broth of dry white wine, cherry tomatoes, and extra virgin olive oil. Born in the Gulf of Naples, where fishermen cooked their catch with tomatoes and seawater—cheaper than…
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Pasta with clams, cherry tomatoes, and arugula pesto
Are you craving a pasta recipe with wedge clams that is simple and full of nuances? In this proposal, we combine cherry tomatoes with an arugula and pistachio pesto to achieve a creamy and surprisingly quick-to-prepare dish. Furthermore, using wedge clams is more economical than resorting to more expensive seafood, such as large clams. Although they are small, wedge clams…
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Pasta with peeled shrimp, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes
How delicious, pasta with fish and vegetables! And this recipe for linguine with fresh peeled shrimp and zucchini is without a doubt one of my favorites! In Italy, it is common to add saffron and a little cream to this recipe. It is also very delicious but, call me picky, if I have excellent fresh shrimp, I almost feel bad…
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Pearl barley and lentil salad
If you are a bit tired of rice salad, you can substitute it with barley. In this lentil salad recipe, you have an example of something very easy, healthy, and balanced. In Italy, barley grain is used a lot in soups and, now in summer, in salads. Orzo perlato, as they call it in Italian, already without the husk, is…
