Category: Pasta – Dry

Spaghetti Aglio Olio e Peperoncino

Spaghetti Aglio Olio e Peperoncino

Spaghetti Aglio Olio e Peperoncino (Spaghetti with Garlic, Olive oil and Chili Spaghetti) is a bold and flavorsome traditional Italian dish. Originating in Campania, this iconic pasta is the classic example of cucina povera, making the most of simple ingredients. Often considered the classic midnight spaghetti it 

Pasta with Homemade Pesto

Pasta with Homemade Pesto

Why you will love this recipe -It is a 30 minutes meal! So it is perfect for those busy nights when you still want to bring a homecooked meal to YOUR table. -It is a great vegetarian pasta dish, the addition of green beans and 

Shrimp Scampi Pasta (Italian Style)

Shrimp Scampi Pasta (Italian Style)

Shrimp Scampi Pasta is a simple and elegant dish that you can prepare in 30 minutes or less and it tastes heavenly: think of pasta with prawns, coated in a buttery, lemony, garlicky sauce: who can resist?

Asparagus Pasta with Ricotta Pea Pesto

Asparagus Pasta with Ricotta Pea Pesto

This recipe is a variation of the Ricotta Asparagus Pea Pasta. The idea came from the guess of my IG followers who initially thought I had made an Asparagus Pasta with Ricotta Pea Pesto. So here I am with the recipe! The pesto is made 

Authentic Italian Pasta Carbonara

Authentic Italian Pasta Carbonara

Authentic Italian Pasta Carbonara. The smell of sizzling bacon, the golden egg yolks creamy sauce combined with Pecorino romano that coat the spaghetti, all topped with freshly crushed black pepper are the ingredient of one of the most traditional Italian dishes! This recipe is perfectly 

Ricotta Asparagus Pea Pasta

Ricotta Asparagus Pea Pasta

Welcome spring with this delicate Ricotta Asparagus Pea Pasta. Creamy ricotta and parmesan, vibrant spring greens and tangy lemon zest coat every bite of this bow-tie pasta. This recipe is the perfect and uncomplicated weeknight dish to bring to the table and enjoy the warmer 

Easy Smoked Salmon Mascarpone Linguine

Easy Smoked Salmon Mascarpone Linguine

Smoked Salmon Mascarpone Linguine is a luxurious pasta, a delight for the senses and an elegant dish that seems demanding to prepare, but is actually ready in less than 30 minutes! I love the result, as the smoky notes of the salmon give a special 

Penne all’ Arrabbiata (Pasta with Spicy Tomato Sauce)

Penne all’ Arrabbiata (Pasta with Spicy Tomato Sauce)

Penne all’Arrabbiata is a classic, quick and easy Italian pasta dish. Although this recipe originated in the Lazio region, near Rome,  it is popular throughout Italy. I must confess that it was one of my favorite pasta dishes when I was a student, as it 

Pasta e Lenticchie with Cauliflower

Pasta e Lenticchie with Cauliflower

Pasta e Lenticchie (Pasta with Lentils) is an authentic Italian recipe similar in its method of preparation to Pasta e Fagioli. My interpretation includes the addition of Roasted Cauliflower and a garlicky lemon dressing for a dish that is rooted in the Italian tradition yet 

Pasta with Sardines (Pasta con le Sarde): a Sicilian recipe

Pasta with Sardines (Pasta con le Sarde): a Sicilian recipe

Pasta with Sardines, which in Italian is “pasta con le sarde”, is a classic Mediterranean dish. The recipe brings together quintessential Sicilian flavors with distinct Arabic ingredients. In one bite, you will taste the saltiness of the sardines, the sweetness of the raisins, the spiciness