Makes 5 or 6 servings Striping the pasta is really fun, but also takes some time. You may want to batch it out and save some of the dough for later. When you make this, you may want to prepare extra ravioli and freeze them. The sauce will also freeze […]
Maccheroni alla Chitarra
Makes 1 1/4 lb dough A chitarra is a special tool used to cut pasta. The sheet of fresh pasta is pushed against the wires in the chitarra frame to make long noodles. Ingredients 7 oz (1 cup plus 2 tablespoons) semolina flour 7 oz (1 1/2 cups) all-purpose or […]
Maccheroni con Carbonara e Carciofi Fritti (Homemade Macaroni wth Egg, Guanciale, and Fried Artichokes)
Makes 6 servings Fresh, homemade pasta always hits a little different, and this macaroni is made using a traditional Italian chittara, a wire cutting tool. We don’t all have a chitarra hanging around, so you can use hand cut noodles or buy fresh or dried pasta at the store. You […]
Minestra Maritata
Makes 4 to 6 servings This is a typical dish of the Campania region in which the meat “marries” with the vegetables. The broth can be prepared a few days before the rest of the soup, making it a quick and easy spring time supper. Ingredients 8 oz pork ribs […]
Montazzoli Braided Breakfast Bread (Tarrolle)
Makes 2 loaves (about 12 servings each) This recipe makes two loaves of bread, but if you don’t need both, you can freeze the other. Cool the loaf fully, then wrap rightly in plastic, and freeze before glazing. When you’re ready to use it, let it defrost and bake at […]
Mozzarella Cheese
Makes 2 pounds Ingredients 6 oz salt 1 gallon water 2 lb mozzarella cheese curd, cut into 1/2-inch cubes Directions Add the salt to the water and bring to a boil. Remove the pot from the heat. Place the cheese curd in a bowl and pour enough water around the […]
Mushroom Tortelli with Parsley Sauce
Makes 6 to 8 servings Use whichever mushrooms you prefer for this dish. Experiment with different varieties to see how they change the flavor profile of the dish. Ingredients Mushroom Stuffing 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove 1 shallot, minced 2 lb mixed wild mushrooms, cleaned and cut […]
One-Pot Pastas
There is no greater joy than a dinner that is truly 15 minutes prep-to-table. Especially on a busy weeknight, but honestly, any night. Opening a jar of store-bought pasta sauce and boiling a pound of spaghetti is easy, but how about something a little more homemade in just as much […]
Orange, Chocolate & Macadamia Nut Biscotti
Makes 24 cookies Ingredients 3 cups bread flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 5 eggs 1 1/4 cups sugar 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/4 cups chopped macadamia nuts 1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest 1/2 cup melted chocolate, for drizzling (optional) Directions Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Sift […]
Panitta Fritta o Panelle
Makes 4 servings (12 pieces) Ingredients 1 1/4 cups chickpea flour, sifted 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more as needed 1 1/2 cups cold water 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallion, white part only 1 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley 1/2 tsp chopped sage 1/2 tsp […]
Pappardelle with Broccoli Rabe and Ricotta
Serves 6 to 8 We love this recipe with homemade chestnut pappardelle, but for a simple meal, any pasta will do. Substitute broccoli, broccolini, or even chopped Swiss chard for the broccoli rabe. Ingredients 2 lb broccoli rabe Kosher salt, as needed 10 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, […]
Pappardelle with Butter Beans and Tomato Ragù
Makes 4 Servings Ingredients 12 ounces fresh or dry pappardelle Salt, as needed 1 1/2 cups halved grape tomatoes 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 cup cooked butter or lima beans 1/4 cup vegetable broth 1 tablespoon chopped […]