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Ingredients 1 pound (450 gr) Spaghetti 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 12 pitted black olives, chopped 1 tbsp capers, rinsed and drained 8 anchovy fillets, chopped 1 fresh leaf basil (or pinch dry basil) sprinkle of freshly ground Black pepper 4 canned tomatoes, chopped 2 [...]

Alla Carbonara means “in the manner of the coal mine’s wife”. According to legend, the dish was popular with miners because the few ingredients could easily be carried or, in the case of eggs, pocketed from henhouses on the way to work. When appetites knocked, a simple campfire in the woods was all that was [...]

Ingredients 1 lb. (450g) thin Spaghetti 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, crushed ½ tsp. crushed red pepper (hot pepper) 1 cup Fresh ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, diced; or canned imported Italian plum tomatoes (14-0z. can), drained and crushed 3 tbsp. small capers, drained and rinsed 2 anchovy fillets, rinsed, drained, and minced [...]

Ingredients 1 lb. (450g) Rigatoni Pasta 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 onion, chopped ½ lb. (250 g) ground lean veal 1 tablespoon tomato paste 3 cups canned tomatoes, pureed and strained (or 3 cups bottled pureed tomato) ½ tablespoon salt 2 leaves fresh basil ¼ cup Romano cheese, freshly grated [...]

Ingredients 1 lb (450g) penne rigati (Ribbed Penne) 4 medium-size boneless chicken breast, cut into strips 3 inches long by ½ inch wide 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup shallots or onions, chopped 3 red peppers, cut into strips 3 inches long by ½ inch wide 3 Sun-Dried Tomatoes – cut into ½ inch [...]

Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) Penne Rigati (Pasta) 1 medium-size eggplant 2 tbsp. salt ½ cup onion, diced 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced pinch of red pepper flakes 3 raw boneless and skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch strips and then 1 inch cubes 1/3 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped [...]

Ingredients 1 lb. (450g) penne (Pasta) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 – 4 cloves garlic, crushed ½ tsp. crushed red pepper (hot pepper) 1 lb. Fresh ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, chopped; or canned imported Italian plum tomatoes (14-0z. can), crushed and drained ½ cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped ½ cup sharp Pecorino or Romano [...]

Ingredients 1 lb (450g) fusilli (Pasta) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 6 shallots, diced; or 1 cup onion, diced pinch of red pepper flakes, or to taste 1 cup broccoli florets 2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced very thin 4 medium-size zucchini, diced 1 lb. Fresh plum tomatoes, peeled and diced; or [...]

Ingredients 1 lb. (450g) Tubetti (short-shape tubular pasta) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, crushed ½ cup onions, chopped pinch of red pepper flakes 2 cup Fresh ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, diced; or canned imported Italian plum tomatoes (28-0z. can), crushed ¼ cup Italian Pancetta, diced 1 can(14 oz.) white or red kidney [...]

Ingredients 1 lb. (450g) thin Spaghetti 3 tablespoons green olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced ¼ tsp. crushed hot red pepper ¼ cup fresh Italian Parsley, chopped ½ cup Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, freshly grated Bring a large pot of water to a boil.  Add 1 tablespoon salt to the boiling water, add the pasta, and [...]