One of the most famous pasta recipes in the entire world is pasta al pomodoro. Spaghetti with tomato, a favorite among children and one of the easiest to prepare. The only secret is to use good quality tomatoes, fresh or canned, and fresh basil. Normally, the typical salsa al pomodoro is made with grated tomato, olive oil, basil,…
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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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Pasta with tomato and mascarpone sauce
I’m still alive! And I’m back with a super easy pasta recipe based on tomato and mascarpone. One of those that kids eat happily, perfect for starting their vacation, mornings at the pool, and afternoons of games full of energy. The other day I went to the supermarket, calmly, to browse, something I had really missed, because for the last…
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Roman-style pasta and potatoes with bacon
Pasta with potatoes! A typical recipe from Roman cuisine, very economical, easy, loved by children, and highly recommended for cold days. When I arrived in Rome, one of the things that surprised me the most, gastronomically speaking, was seeing pizzas topped with potatoes. I don’t mean aberrations like hot dog pizza with frozen french fries, but the well-known pizza with…
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Pasta with porcini mushrooms (tagliatelle ai funghi porcini)
Pasta with boletus (porcini mushrooms) is an exquisite dish, yet simple to make, very popular in Italy, especially during mushroom season. There are variations in which other ingredients like sausage or pancetta are added, although perhaps the most common alternative to the one I am presenting to you today is the one that also includes a little heavy cream. Today…
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Vegetarian pasta with Italian tomato and tofu sofrito
Delicious! Today’s vegetarian pasta recipe with Italian tomato sofrito and tofu has been a hit, even with someone I know whose appetite is ruined for a whole week at the mere sight of this soy derivative. I had heard that both soy and seitan worked very well in tomato sauces as substitutes for any type of meat, but I hadn’t…
