Carbonara is one of the most traditional pasta dishes in Italy. Originally from Rome, now Italians all over the country are declaring their recipe the best. Italians would never add asparagus to their Carbonara, however I love to lighten this dish with a bit of veg....
I used to make this with fresh sardines which are abundant in the San Francisco Bay Area, but this dish is just as delicious with canned. Just make sure to get the best quality possible, preferably Italian, Portuguese, or Spanish. Cooking the fennel in this way gives...
Perfect for when it’s almost too hot to eat anything… during peak tomato season. Make sure the tomato sauce is nice and cold, and serve in a deep bowl to make sure the pasta retains its heat. Also works well with anchovies, tuna, or salami. PREP TIME 15 minutes...
I always take an extra moment at the market when the fava beans come in. Do I want to go through the effort of podding them, boiling them and shocking them in ice water and then after they cool peel them individually? Yes. The answer is always yes. Fava beans are...
Conchiglioni is a perfect vessel for holding the prosciutto and ricotta, in order to enjoy the rich flavors together in perfect unison. When peas aren’t in season just go for frozen. PREP TIME 15 minutes COOK TIME 10 minutes SERVES Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 1...
Sausage and peas are always perfect together. The sauce is better the next day, so make sure to make it well in advance. The key to a delicious sugo is the slow cooking of the vegetables until they are very very soft. PREP TIME 15 minutes COOK TIME 10 minutes...
This is a classic and elegant dish, which I like to make with either Penne or Spaghetti. Make sure you find small green beans or Haricot Verts. A few cherry tomatoes at peak season tossed in at the very end won’t hurt either, and also add a nice splash of color....
We’re opening a new Felicetti Pasta facility and, of course, we will bring our commitment to the environment, sustainability, supporting the local economy and, most importantly, making the best organic pastas to our second home. In our 110th year, demand for Felicetti...
1 Box Monograno Kamut Cioccole 1 pound rip and red tomatoes (Roma or Heirloom Cherry are great), chopped 1 16-ounce can San Marzano Tomatoes, crushed by hand 3.5 ounces Tomato Paste, look for the imported Italian ones in the tube 1 clove garlic, peeled Extra-Virgin...
