We all know Italians are famous for their pasta dishes. From spaghetti to gnocchi, from marinara sauce to Bolognese sauce, Italians know how to make pasta! One of the most widely known and loved Italian pasta recipes is Carbonara. It may be surprising but Carbonara is actually a rather recent Italian dish that has spread […]
5 from 1 vote Print ContentsBaked ZitiIngredientsInstructionsHistory Behind Baked ZitiThe NoodlesThe SauceThe Meat (or meats)The CheeseThe MethodEat it or Store it?Authentic Italian Baked Ziti Baked Ziti Total Time 40 minutes Servings 8 Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 medium white onion, chopped 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 […]
When it comes to home cooking, you can’t get very far without a good set of knives. Whether you’re chopping vegetables, carving meat, or slicing bread, you need the right knife for the job. Ideally, the knives will stand up over time and give you years of culinary enjoyment. Though you can buy knives individually, […]
Jump to the saltimbocca recipe at the bottom of the page ContentsWhat is Veal Saltimbocca?Origins of Veal SaltimboccaWhat To Serve With Veal Saltimbocca How To Make Veal SaltimboccaOur Recipe for Veal SaltimboccaTraditional Veal Saltimbocca RecipeIngredientsInstructions What is Veal Saltimbocca? Meaning literally “to jump in mouth,” saltimbocca is an iconic Roman dish traditionally made with veal, […]
ContentsWhat is Braciole?History of BracioleThe MeatsBraciole FillingsNeapolitan BracioleHow to Cook BracioleAuthentic Italian Braciole Steak RecipeAuthentic Italian Braciole RecipeIngredientsInstructions What is Braciole? Thinly sliced, tender strips of steak rolled together with cheese and bread crumbs then fried and slow cooked in a rich tomato sauce…now that sounds like a fantastic dinner! If this also makes your […]
When you mention pasta, what usually comes to mind for many people is Italian cuisine. As a matter fact, pasta has always been associated with Italy and Italian cooking. To be fair, pasta did originally come from Ancient Rome. Although many historians believe Arabs were the ones who introduced the cultivation of durum wheat centuries ago to […]
Contents Chicken ParmigianaBackgroundWhat is Chicken Parmigiana?Chicken Parmesan VariationsHow To Make Chicken ParmigianaTips and Tricks to Chicken ParmigianaThe RecipeChicken Parmigiana RecipeIngredientsInstructions Chicken Parmigiana If Chicken Parmigiana is your favorite Italian dish, you may be surprised to learn that it is not Italian at all. How is it possible that a dish that is on almost every […]
ContentsThe Ultimate List Of Types of Pasta Shapeshow many types of pasta shapes?1. BUCATINI2. PENNE3. SCIALATELLI4. TAGLIATELLE5. CASERECCE6. MAFALDA7. GNOCCHETTI SARDI8. SPAGHETTI9. SAGNE TORTE10. TAGLIATELLE11. PACCHERI12. TORTIGLIONI13. RIGATONI14. DITALINI15. FARFALLE16. MACCHERONI17. LINGUINE18. PICI19. RAVIOLI20. TORTELLINI21. CAPRICCI22. FUSILLI23. CANULE24. CHIOCCIOLE25. DITALI26. ZITI27. FRICELLI28. ORECCHIETTE29. STELLINE30. PASSATELLI31. MEZZE PENNE32. LASAGNE33. CROXETTI34. VERMICELLI35. AGNOLOTTI36. TORTELLONI37. TORTELLI38. FILINI39. ANELLI40. […]
We talk all the time about how great homemade food is, not just because we consider cooking to be a relaxing and satisfying experience, but because it’s so much more budget-friendly than going out and spilling all your money at a fancy restaurant. Plus, it never hurts getting compliments from your friends and family–they’ll be […]
5 from 3 votes Print ContentsAuthentic Italian Cannoli RecipeIngredientsFOR THE CANNOLI CREAMFOR GARNISHFOR THE EGG WASHFOR FRYINGInstructionsCannolo: The Origin Stories Authentic Italian Cannoli Recipe Course Dessert Cuisine Italian Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 1 hour Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes Servings 24 Author Nonna Box Ingredients 250 g flour 1 tbsp. bitter cocoa […]
The palate of the nation is always on the lookout for something new, exciting and adventurous. That special taste which brings flavor and punch to bland food, an ingredient that will have your guests asking for more. Calabrian Chili could be one of many ingredients that inspire you to create beautiful, tasty culinary masterpieces. ContentsWhat […]
Having a wide variety of Italian pasta sauce recipes at your fingertips is necessary for any chef especially a great marinara sauce recipe which is the key to unlocking a whole world of amazing cooking. Marinara is so versatile that one batch of sauce can give you countless meals. From pasta to pizza to dip, […]
Italians are famous the world over for their beautiful, creamy ice-cream, and yet there is another substance that the Italians have perfected, that could quite possibly be the perfect thirst quencher known to man. If you fancy something a little more adventurous, dare I say a little more original, and something that is quick and […]
Italians are famous for many things, a certain red car with a prancing horse, a demonstrative and passionate attitude, and delicious food that is enjoyed the world over. Speak to virtually any Italian, and you will see that passion and enthusiasm spill over at the mention of food, with Prosciutto being one of the favorite […]
A great example of authentic Italian cuisine is pasta in tomato-based sauce. In this article, we shall be looking into a Pasta Al Pomodoro recipe. It is simple to make and only requires basic ingredients. But before we get to the scrumptious part, let us first discuss some basic factoids, shall we? Print ContentsPasta al […]
