30-minute weekday dinner anyone? Say hello to Pasta Fagioli! “Fagioli” (fa-joli) means beans in Italian and this Blue Zone dish from Sardinia celebrates the humble bean. . Did you know that people living the longest eat ½ to 1 cup of beans a day? So, if you want to up the quality of life, its… Continue reading Sardinian Pasta Fagioli | Weeknight Vegetarian Meals | Easy Vegetarian Dinners
Category: italian recipes
How to Make Perfectly Creamy Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Thank you Marta for this delicious Spaghetti alla Carbonara. 🍝🇮🇹Catch the full video @martascooking. This isn’t diet day, but like Julia Child said, “everything in moderation, including moderation”. . If you’re looking to enjoy this and want the vegetarian version, Marta suggested to use artichoke in place of pancetta. I can’t wait to try it… Continue reading How to Make Perfectly Creamy Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Homemade Trofie al Pesto by Marta | Recipes in the Quarantine
This is my favorite dish from Italy, probably because I can only find it in Italy! It comes from the cliffs of Genova, on the north west of Italy. This recipe is thanks to Marta. Find all her recipes at martascookingclasses.com She is an Italian chef and teacher in Sienna, Italy. She knows all the history… Continue reading Homemade Trofie al Pesto by Marta | Recipes in the Quarantine
Shrimp Scampi with Beer with Connor: Recipes in the Quarantine
On the Simple Cooking Cooking Show, I teamed up with @Connor.cooks on IGLive to hear his take on Shrimp Scampi. (Video at bottom of post) Shrimp Scampi is usually made with shallots, garlic, and white wine, but Connor used beer. I tried it too, and the result was almost identical to the wine version, but… Continue reading Shrimp Scampi with Beer with Connor: Recipes in the Quarantine
Marcella Hazan’s Bolognese
I’ve only recently discovered Marcella Hazan‘s recipes but very excited to have found this incredible food writer. Some late night reading for me. This is her recipe, I cannot take the credit. I made the directions in a way that I think and cook but the main part of the recipe is hers. This is… Continue reading Marcella Hazan’s Bolognese
Marcella Hazan’s Bolognese
I’ve only recently discovered Marcella Hazan‘s recipes but very excited to have found this incredible food writer. Some late night reading for me. This is her recipe, I cannot take the credit. I made the directions in a way that I think and cook but the main part of the recipe is hers. This is… Continue reading Marcella Hazan’s Bolognese
LA cooking classes: Homemade Gnocchi
This recipe was created for my cooking class students in LA. The goal was to make it simple and repeatable. Gnocchi is a bit tricky and you have to add flour just to the point of getting a soft dough, but not too much to make dense balls. This recipe is a good guideline,… Continue reading LA cooking classes: Homemade Gnocchi