Spring time is calling! This colorful Rigatoni sautéed with mixed yellow and red pepper, green and black Mediterranean olives, ginger and cherry tomatoes is a fresh and light, tasty dish. Perfect for lunch or dinner. Ingredients : ( 2 servings) 200 Gr Rigatoni 4 Tbs. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 Medium Onion Julienned 2 Garlic…
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Lasagnetta alla Romana
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If you like lasagna, you will love this version too without the béchamel sauce. Comfort tasty food at its best. Ingredients : (6 servings) 4 Fresh Frozen Pasta Sheets 1 Lb. Organic Ground Beef 1/2 Lb. Organic Ground Pork 1 Onion Medium size finely chopped 1 Carrot Medium size finely chopped 1 Celery Stalk finely…
Fettuccine with Asparagus, Shitake Mushrooms and Pancetta.
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This combinations of flavors and ingredients will capture your palate and take you to taste the real aromas of Italy. Ingredients : ( 2 servings ) 3-4 Egg Nest Fettuccine 3 Tbs. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Clove Garlic peeled and finely chopped 1/4 Onion finely chopped 1/2 Cup Pancetta diced 10 Asparagus diced 2…
Rigatoni with Cherry Tomatoes + Basil & Stracciatella
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Summer nostalgia? Try this combination of Rigatoni with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil with Stracciatella cheese and you will see rays of sunshine again! Easy, fast and tasty. Ingredients : 200 Gr Rigatoni 1/4 Onion finely chopped 2 Garlic cloves 4 Tbs. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 200 Gr Cheery Tomatoes (I used Italian Imported in a can)…
Paccheri with Calamari, Peas & Cherry Tomatoes
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This is a divine pasta dish full of flavors with a hint of spice and is a hearty healthy meal that can be enjoyed all year round. Ingredients : (2 servings) 200 gr Paccheri 140 0z Cheery Tomatoes (I used Italian imported cherry tomatoes with the juice) 6 Calamari Tubes (sliced into rings) 10 Calamari Tentacles…
Goat Cheese Mint Lemon Risotto
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An amazing combination of a delicate flavors of lemon zest and mint enriched with the creaminess of the goat cheese and crunch of the pistachios to give that extra bite. Definitely one of the best risottos I have made so far! Ingredients : (2 Servings) 1 Cup Arborio or Carnaroli Rice 1/4 Onion finely chopped 1/2…
Velvety Potato Fennel Ginger Soup
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It was love at first spoonful. This velvety Potato Fennel Ginger soup topped with a kalamata & pine nuts tapenade is everything but basic. Its texture, flavors, and colorful aroma will definitely leave you wanting to cook it at least once a week. Try it and let me know what you think in the comments!…
Arugula Pear Pecorino & Caramelized Walnuts Salad
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I’m still sticking to my New Years cleanse and trying to replenish my diet by incorporating a salad daily, but definitely no basic boring salad. This Arugula Pear Pecorino & Caramelized Walnuts salad definitely fits the bill for flavor and satisfaction. Ingredients: (2 servings) 6 Cups Arugula 2 Pear Bartlett sliced or diced 1 1/2 Cup…
Fennel Orange & Moroccan Olives Salad
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I’m still reeling over all the delicious holiday feasts but I’m thinking it’s time to start a cleanse to bring in the new year feeling revitalized, and this refreshing salad (a very popular one in Rome around Christmas time) is the perfect start. Ingredients: (2 servings) 3 Cups Fennel sliced 2 Orange peeled and rounded…
Spaghetti with Almond-Fennel Pesto
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A vegan recipe that will be loved by anyone! The combination of all these ingredients make this pesto unique, refreshing and light. Ingredients : (for 2 servings) 200 gr Spaghetti (alternatively Linguine) 1 Cup fresh Basil 1/2 Cup Almonds sliced 1/4 Lemon Juice 1/2 Cup Fennel Tops chopped 1/2 Avocado Diced 1/3 Cup Extra Virgin…