Among the most beloved recipes in traditional Roman cuisine, coda alla vaccinara holds a place of honor. This stew of oxtail slowly cooked with celery, tomato, white wine, lard, pine nuts, and a touch of cocoa is a true explosion of flavor, history, and character. Born in the slaughterhouses of the Testaccio neighborhood, this recipe represents the essence of the…
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Eggs alla Pizzaiola with Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil
Looking for a recipe that combines simple ingredients with all the flavor of Italy? Today I’m bringing you Eggs alla Pizzaiola, so called because they use some of the most iconic pizza ingredients: tomato, basil, and mozzarella. This Italian cooking technique brings those flavors to life in a comforting, easy dish, perfect for any occasion. Watch the video with all…
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Pasta alla Zozzona: The Roman recipe combining Amatriciana, Carbonara & Gricia
Mamma mia! Today I’m going to tell you about an authentic gastronomic bomb: the famous pasta alla zozzona. Imagine this: you’ve tried amatriciana with its tomato and guanciale, you’ve enjoyed the creaminess of a good carbonara, you’ve been seduced by the perfect simplicity of gricia, and you’ve fallen for the minimalism of cacio e pepe. Now… what would happen if…
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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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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…
