A close relative of the Carbonara and the Amatriciana. A classic of Roman cuisine, prepared with rigatoni or spaghetti, ready in 20 minutes and without any complications. The guanciale, the part of the pig’s cheek, the base of the dish, is sometimes difficult to find outside Italy. Even if it sounds…
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Pasta with tomato and basil (pasta al pomodoro all’italiana)
One of the most famous pasta recipes in the world is pasta al pomodoro. Spaghetti with tomato, the children’s favourite and one of the easiest to prepare. The only secret is to use good quality tomatoes, fresh or preserved, and fresh basil. Normally the typical Pomodoro sauce is made…
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Pasta cacio e pepe (cheese and black pepper) a la romana
The recipe for spaghetti cacio e pepe, one of the best, most delicious, pleasant, cheap, quick and easy to prepare, classic spaghetti dishes of Roman cuisine. All you need is spaghetti, pecorino romano and black pepper. This cheese is called pecorino because it is made with pecorino milk, which in Italian means sheep. There are several types of pecorino, but only 5…
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Amatriciana pasta (bucatini all’amatriciana)
Another super classic: pasta a la Amatriciana. As I said when I posted the spaghetti alla Carbonara around here, it’s difficult to talk about some very popular and well-known recipes of the Italian cuisine. There are several versions and radical fans of one or the other not only defend the one they make at home as no more and…
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Pasta Arrabbiata (penne all’arrabbiata)
Penne all’arrabbiata (or penne arrabiata, as it is sometimes mistakenly written). Pasta, tomato, the spicy point of the chili pepper and a good glass of red wine: what more could you ask for? Another recipe for busy days or acute laziness, but a desire to eat and be more than self-satisfied. It is also ideal for the end of the…
