A cross between soup and a pasta dish, Pasta with Zucchini is Italian comfort food at its best! A one-pot meal ready in 35 minutes! Based on a family recipe from Naples. Pasta is my ultimate comfort food. This dish is one of my favorites! If you know me and have ever asked me what…
Leftover Spaghetti Frittata
Leftover Spaghetti Frittata is one of the best things in life! You can start with cold, cooked pasta out of your fridge or boil some just to make this fantastic dish! It’s great for picnics, lunches and brunches. Are there certain foods that symbolize summer for you? Maybe it’s tomatoes, blueberries, or homemade ice cream….
Homemade Alfredo Sauce with Garlic
You have to try this easy, Homemade Alfredo Sauce with Garlic! It’s got a creamy, velvety texture and huge flavor from Parmesan and Romano. Try it over pasta, chicken or zoodles! Gluten free. A few months ago, a reader asked if I have an Alfredo sauce recipe. I told her I didn’t but would add…
Spaghetti Bolognese
I tested this Spaghetti Bolognese recipe over and over to get the best flavor! It’s made with half sausage, half beef and just enough tomato, the way authentic Bolognese sauce should be! I’m pretty sure my blood type is B for Bolognese right now. (I’m actually type A, but that’s another story.) Anyhoo, I tested…
Pasta with Pecorino and Pepper (Cacio e Pepe)
Pasta with Pecorino and Pepper (Cacio e Pepe) hails from Rome and delivers big flavor in 25 minutes. A zesty, cheesy pasta dish with just five ingredients (including the cooking water used in the sauce)! This is the pasta dish you didn’t realize was missing from your life. And once you experience its delicious, brilliant…
Italian Mac and Cheese (Stovetop)
You’ll love this creamy Italian Mac and Cheese with cheddar, Parmesan, a hint of garlic and fresh basil! A delicious, stovetop meal ready in 25 minutes! Plus, a ridiculous story to go with it. As of this week, I’ve been married to my hubby for exactly half of my life. That’s 24 years of marriage,…
Homemade Manicotti
Every Italian food lover needs a great recipe for homemade manicotti! Make your crepes from scratch (it’s not hard!) and load them with a four-cheese and spinach filling. Guess what? This is my first post for Food Fanatic, where I’ll be a regular contributor! I’ll be the Italian Food Fanatic, in case my homemade manicotti…
Linguine with Creamy Walnut Sauce
We love this easy Linguine with Creamy Walnut Sauce, based on a dish we ate near Genoa. Just throw the mascarpone and other sauce ingredients in the food processor or blender and give them a whirl! Once upon a time, my family and I ate the most heavenly linguine with creamy walnut sauce while on…
Mom’s Pesto with Pecorino Romano
Mom’s Pesto with Pecorino Romano is the best! It’ll become your go-to recipe for basil pesto sauce! My family’s been eating pesto since 1982…long before it was cool to eat pesto in America. And, while it seems every grocery store, food blog and Italian restaurant features basil pesto nowadays, I have to say I’ve never…
Pasta Carbonara with Shallots
Pasta Carbonara with Shallots can be on your table in under 25 minutes! Eggs, bacon, Parmesan, Romano and shallots combine to make a delicious, creamy sauce for linguine, spaghetti or fettuccine. My recipe has no bacon grease; instead, a little olive oil and butter provide fantastic flavor! Ahhh, all is right again on my blog,…
