Likely everyone in America has an opinion on the recipe and/or origin of classic tomato sauce and meatballs, especially if you are of Italian ancestry. Some say this is purely an American recipe that was adapted by early Italian immigrants out of necessity, while others believe it has its roots in the “old country”…and surelyContinue reading “Meatballs…or polpette?”
Category Archives: Pasta Recipe
Super Delicious (and simple to make) Pasta con Vendure
This is a dish that I served to our staff at work yesterday. I was trying to use up some vegetables because we are closed for the first week of January. It’s really just a more complex version of any of the aglio e olio dishes I’ve posted here before. But before I start theContinue reading “Super Delicious (and simple to make) Pasta con Vendure”
How To Cook Pasta Like a Chef
Firstly, let me say that this post is not about pasta in general, nor is it about a specific recipe; it is more about how to cook in a specific style with just a few ingredients. And by this I mean cooking aglio e olio–or, with garlic and oil–which of course refers to the ingredientsContinue reading “How To Cook Pasta Like a Chef”
How To Cook Pasta Like a Chef
Firstly, let me say that this post is not about pasta in general, nor is it about a specific recipe; it is more about how to cook in a specific style with just a few ingredients. And by this I mean cooking aglio e olio–or, with garlic and oil–which of course refers to the ingredientsContinue reading “How To Cook Pasta Like a Chef”
Comfort Food
I really believe I can–and have–eaten nearly any vegetable cooked in olive oil and garlic (and chicken broth) and tossed with pasta. This is one of my favorite comfort foods. Below is the classic recipe with broccoli, but tonight I made it with fresh fava beans, caramelized cauliflower, and whole grain penne; I also addedContinue reading “Comfort Food”
Bay Scallops "Brother Devil Style"
Pasta, as many of you know, is one of my favorite foods to cook and eat. The ingredients and styles are seemingly endless, but I can narrow down the way I usually prepare it to three styles: With homemade tomato sauce, aglio e olio (oil and garlic), or fra diavolo (brother devil); for this particularContinue reading “Bay Scallops "Brother Devil Style"”
>Bay Scallops "Brother Devil Style"
> Pasta, as many of you know, is one of my favorite foods to cook and eat. The ingredients and styles are seemingly endless, but I can narrow down the way I usually prepare it to three styles: With homemade tomato sauce, aglio e olio (oil and garlic), or fra diavolo (brother devil); for thisContinue reading “>Bay Scallops "Brother Devil Style"”
Spinach and Turkey Meatballs Braised in Red Wine and Tomato
This is something I made for my son and I for dinner last night, and like all–or at least most–of the recipes on this blog, it is both simple and delicious. It’s a basic recipe for meatballs and tomato sauce with a twist. In place of the usual beef or pork I used turkey, andContinue reading “Spinach and Turkey Meatballs Braised in Red Wine and Tomato”
>Spinach and Turkey Meatballs Braised in Red Wine and Tomato
> This is something I made for my son and I for dinner last night, and like all–or at least most–of the recipes on this blog, it is both simple and delicious. It’s a basic recipe for meatballs and tomato sauce with a twist. In place of the usual beef or pork I used turkey,Continue reading “>Spinach and Turkey Meatballs Braised in Red Wine and Tomato”
Pasta Autunno
The title of this post and recipe is a play on words, or rather the name of the famous dish Pasta Primavera (click here for a recipe and the history of Pasta Primavera; click here to read about the chef who first created it). Why I say this is that the dish Pasta Primavera translatesContinue reading “Pasta Autunno”
>Pasta Autunno
> The title of this post and recipe is a play on words, or rather the name of the famous dish Pasta Primavera (click here for a recipe and the history of Pasta Primavera; click here to read about the chef who first created it). Why I say this is that the dish Pasta PrimaveraContinue reading “>Pasta Autunno”
Whole Wheat Penne Rigate with Pork Ragu
This is a really simple variation of classic Ragu alla Bolognese. And, of course, by ragu I mean stew (ragout in French) not the tomato sauce by the same name. Pork is the best meat for this dish but it can easily be substituted with beef, chicken, or even lamb. I tossed the sauce withContinue reading “Whole Wheat Penne Rigate with Pork Ragu”
>Whole Wheat Penne Rigate with Pork Ragu
> This is a really simple variation of classic Ragu alla Bolognese. And, of course, by ragu I mean stew (ragout in French) not the tomato sauce by the same name. Pork is the best meat for this dish but it can easily be substituted with beef, chicken, or even lamb. I tossed the sauceContinue reading “>Whole Wheat Penne Rigate with Pork Ragu”
Homemade Pasta Dough in Pictures and Words
Today at work I made pasta by hand with a couple other cooks. It’s so easy to make, and fun, too…but it is a little time consuming. We used hand-crank pasta rollers/cutters (which I carried to work on my bike), but you could just as easily roll it by hand and cut the noodles withContinue reading “Homemade Pasta Dough in Pictures and Words”
>Homemade Pasta Dough in Pictures and Words
> Today at work I made pasta by hand with a couple other cooks. It’s so easy to make, and fun, too…but it is a little time consuming. We used hand-crank pasta rollers/cutters (which I carried to work on my bike), but you could just as easily roll it by hand and cut the noodlesContinue reading “>Homemade Pasta Dough in Pictures and Words”
Tortellini alla Giardino
This is a simple recipe that is only partially true to it’s title..it is not entirely alla giardino (from my garden), but there are a few things. Mainly, I’ve had a Swiss chard plant that grows back almost as fast as I eat it (there are worse problems), and the basil is already in fullContinue reading “Tortellini alla Giardino”
>Tortellini alla Giardino
> This is a simple recipe that is only partially true to it’s title..it is not entirely alla giardino (from my garden), but there are a few things. Mainly, I’ve had a Swiss chard plant that grows back almost as fast as I eat it (there are worse problems), and the basil is already inContinue reading “>Tortellini alla Giardino”
Seafood Penne Rigate Fra Diavolo
This is one of my favorite pasta preparations. I could eat this, or a variation of it, three times a week and not tire of it. Not surprisingly I had it for dinner the other night (made with tilapia). To see an earlier post, complete with the recipe’s history, etymology, pictures, directions, and recipe, clickContinue reading “Seafood Penne Rigate Fra Diavolo”
>Seafood Penne Rigate Fra Diavolo
> This is one of my favorite pasta preparations. I could eat this, or a variation of it, three times a week and not tire of it. Not surprisingly I had it for dinner the other night (made with tilapia). To see an earlier post, complete with the recipe’s history, etymology, pictures, directions, and recipe,Continue reading “>Seafood Penne Rigate Fra Diavolo”
Penne with Asparagus, Garlic, and Olive Oil
This is/was delicious…and so simple to make. It’s a variation of one of my favorite pasta dishes Spaghetti Aglio e Olio (Spaghetti with Garlic and Oil). Click here for an earlier post with instructions and pictures on how to make this dish.
Urban Simplicty 