Prosciutto, Pepper and Butter Pasta Prosciutto, Parmigiano, pepper and butter. It's carbonara without eggs or better yet, it's like pasta alla gricia but Alfredo decided to join the party. Pop quiz time. Try not to Google the answer. What are the big four pasta dishes of Rome? The clock is ... Read More
Carbonara-Style Nduja Pasta
Carbonara-Style Nduja Pasta A Calabrian spin on a Roman classic using nduja, a spicy, spreadable salami from Calabria. Spicy, creamy and satisfying! (Note: A short video of this recipe is available on my Instagram page.) I remember first spotting nduja (n-duya) as a special ingredient at ... Read More
Broccoli-Lemon Orzotto
Broccoli-Lemon Orzotto For the week between holidays when you've run out of the fancy fare or anytime you want something easy, this orzotto is what to make. It’s been a number of years since I’ve hosted Thanksgiving or Christmas. The batons have somehow been passed to other members of the ... Read More
Spaghetti with Canned Clams
Spaghetti with Canned Clams Canned clams are a hidden gem in my pantry and you might want to stock up on them, too, so you can make this flavorful pantry pasta with clam sauce. This is one of those recipes I had never considered sharing on this space until now. I try to keep recipes as ... Read More
An Easier Bolognese Sauce
An Easier Bolognese Sauce This is the pared down version of my classic Bolognese ragú. No fancy ingredients or wine--just meat, soffritto, tomatoes, broth and milk--but the sauce is just as rich and comforting as the original. The spaghetti sauce of my childhood was of the Filipino kind. ... Read More
Spaghetti with Toasted Garlic, Breadcrumbs and Herbs
Spaghetti with Toasted Garlic, Breadcrumbs and Herbs A humble pasta dish with toasted garlic, toasted breadcrumbs and two kinds of herbs--sometimes less really is more. One of the first countries I visited as a new traveler twenty years ago was Italy. Like for most people, the country had ... Read More
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