HOMEMADE BARCHETTE PASTA (LITTLE BOATS PASTA SHAPE)
Learn how to make homemade barchette pasta, delicate Italian “little boats” made from enriched egg dough and shaped by hand to capture sauce beautifully.
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Learn how to make homemade barchette pasta, delicate Italian “little boats” made from enriched egg dough and shaped by hand to capture sauce beautifully.
Learn how to make homemade rigatoni using fresh egg pasta dough and a gnocchi board. These beautiful ridged pasta tubes are easier to shape by hand than you might think.
Casunzei are delicate beet- and potato-filled ravioli from the Dolomites, rooted in alpine cucina povera. Sweet, earthy, and simply dressed with butter and poppy seeds, they reflect a quieter, mountain-shaped Italy.
This hearty spelt tagliatelle is made from scratch and paired with sautéed mushrooms and a vibrant kale walnut pesto. The nutty flavor of spelt shines here, balanced by the creaminess of the pesto and the earthy depth of the vegetables. A comforting, nourishing pasta dish inspired by traditional Italian cucina.
Tender Barolo-braised beef tucked inside thin, hand-folded pasta—this classic Piedmontese Agnolotti con Brasato al Barolo brings depth, elegance, and tradition to the table. Learn how to prepare the filling and master the plin folding technique for perfectly sealed agnolotti every time.
Bring the flavors of Northern Italy into your kitchen with this classic Tortelli di Zucca recipe. These homemade pumpkin tortelli are filled with roasted pumpkin, Parmesan, and amaretti, balanced with a touch of mostarda and finished in buttery sage sauce. A fall pasta recipe that’s both comforting and elegant — straight from Mantua to your table.
A golden, tomato-free Italian lasagna featuring rich pork ragù bianco ( white Bolognese sauce) and sweet butternut squash béchamel — your ultimate fall comfort dish.
In this recipe the delicate homemade sorpresine pasta is colored with seasonal ingredients from the earth. Then the delicate folds embrace a creamy mushroom pasta. The perfect dish for fall!
Learn how to make authentic orecchiette pasta from scratch using just semolina and water. Step-by-step instructions for shaping, cooking, and pairing this classic Puglian pasta.
Let’s learn how to make homemade pappardelle pasta from scratch! This is the perfect way to spend the time in a cold winter day, especially if you plan to pair it with ragu’, as I usually do. Your house will smell divine and all the family will …
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