Gnudi di Zucca

Oct 4, 2023 | Fall, Mains, Pasta

In the world of Italian cuisine, gnocchi’s lesser-known cousin, gnudi, often takes center stage for its delicate texture and rich flavors. Gnudi, which means “naked” in Italian, are essentially “nude” dumplings, minus the doughy exterior,...

Pasta con Mollica e Noci (Breadcrumbs and Walnuts)

Mar 28, 2021 | Mains, Pasta

This pasta is traditionally from southern Italy. My family has it every Palm Sunday! It comes together in just 15 minutes making it one of the easiest pasta dishes of all time. We typically use cavatelli but you can really use any pasta you like. One thing to remember...

Gnocchi

Mar 14, 2021 | Pasta

My nonna made gnocchi all the time. Whenever I went to her house for lunch there was a good chance we were having gnocchi – and there was absolutely nothing to complain about that. But she made them so much that I had this false impression that they were really...

Carbonara

Dec 27, 2020 | Mains, Pasta

A creamy and classic Italian delight. Carbonara, a quintessential Italian pasta dish, has been capturing the hearts and palates of food enthusiasts for generations. With its simple yet incredibly satisfying combination of ingredients, this dish embodies the essence of...

Pesto

Jul 21, 2020 | Pasta

Pesto is for one of those days you want a fresh plate of pasta that packs a punch! So flavourful, very little ingredients and no time at all. Pesto The word pesto is actually Italian for pound. Because waaay back in the day pesto was made by hand….using pestle...

Orecchiette

May 20, 2020 | Mains, Pasta

Orecchiette is one of my favourite pasta to make AND eat. This type of pasta is a staple in Basilicata – the southern region in Italy where my dad comes from. Needless to say, I’ve eaten quite a bit of this pasta over the years, and orecchiette with...