I found this recipe on an Italian recipe site under the title of “Passeggiando tra i Monti Lattari” which translates to “Walking through the Lattari Mountains”. Very poetic name! Quite a poetic dish as well. The star of this dish is the corbarino tomato, a…

This is a really simple pasta dish for two that lets the sweet datterini tomatoes and the salty pancetta do all the work.

What is Lardo? If you’re not accustomed to eating or cooking with animal fat, lardo might seem a bit weird. Fear not, it will be worth the adventure. Not unlike pork belly, lardo is essentially a thick slab of dense fat. Pork belly (as its…

This classic bolognese lasagna recipe was developed as a combination of several different recipes I’ve found on Italian blogs. Each has variations in proportions and herbs. This recipe reflects my personal tastes, but feel free to adapt to suit your tastes. Fresh Lasagne Noodles There’s…

From the Liguria region (northwest Italian coast, with Genoa as its capitol), this ravioli features “bitter” greens that are tempered with ricotta and a pine nut and walnut, milk based-sauce.

Pasta with mussels and lentils is a hearty first course for those who are fond of mollusks and need a good dose of fiber! It also is a dish that will require some time and effort. You’ll need to cook the lentils after soaking them…

Star ravioli is a fun shape to make. Which is good, because it’s going to take a while! Stuffed with: mushrooms, garlic, and ricotta

This Spaghetti with Zucchini Pesto recipe makes an elegant-looking pasta dish that is fast and easy to make.