Penne alla vodka is a decadent pink vodka sauce, cooked low and slow with fresh oregano, sweet San Marzano tomatoes and a healthy amount of Parmigiano. Other favorite Pasta recipes to try: Linguini with Clams Traditional Bolognese Sauce Orechiette with Swiss Chard and Lemon This post was updated 2/20/20 with added nutrition information and tips
Bucatini Carbonara with Guanciale and Extra Cheese
Bucatini carbonara is a classic Roman favorite, with a decadent addition of salty guanciale, creamy egg yolks and extra cheese! This really started out as an “accidental carbonara”, as we like to call it. One late night, after teaching a cooking class for a few hours, we were hungry (more like starving) and exhausted. There […]
Ziti with Roasted Eggplant and Ricotta Cheese
A classic Italian recipe, also known as pasta alla norma, ziti with roasted eggplant and ricotta cheese is a quick and impressive pasta dish. The written post, with tips and photos have been updated since originally posted all the way back in 2012! I have had the pleasure to receive an advanced copy of legendary […]
Traditional Bolognese Sauce
Traditional bolognese sauce is a labor of love. Made low and slow with layers of ground beef and pork, carrots and celery and a splash of milk for creaminess. A few months ago we had the pleasure of touring a local ranch near us in Washington in a small town called Ferndale. Long story short, […]
Orecchiette with Swiss Chard, Parmesan and Lemon
A simple chard pasta recipe, Orecchiette with Swiss Chard, Parmesan and fresh Lemon is light and quick to make for a weeknight dinner. When we moved into our house last year, I had a goal, a dream, if you wish to start a vegetable garden. (PS..I’m always sharing garden stories on my Instagram), Now […]