Italian Food Recipes – Pasta

The 10 Most Loved Pasta Recipes

The 10 Most Loved Pasta Recipes

There are 10 most loved pasta recipes and pasta, as much as pizza and coffee, is a timeless tradition of Italian culture and tradition. There are over 300 different formats of pasta types and infinite tasty recipes, but also symbolic of the region where they are born....

Rigatoni

Rigatoni

Rigatoni is a type of pasta born in Rome and belong to an all-Italian tradition this is one of the most loved and appreciated short pasta shapes from one end of Italy to the other, among the more than 300 types of pasta consumed on our tables…

Linguine

Linguine

Linguine is a type of pasta made of long durum wheat semolina. They belong to the same family of bavette and trenette….

Bucatini Pasta

Bucatini Pasta

Bucatini is a type of pasta which shape was conceived for a practical reason, which over the centuries has become one of the most famous protagonists of Italian cuisine. The history of bucatini is rather nebulous and although many know and appreciate this pasta,...

Pappardelle Pasta

Pappardelle Pasta

Pappardelle are a type of pasta of the Tuscan homemade tradition, made of a mixture of flour, eggs and salt combined with art to form wide strips, rustic and rough to the touch…

Fusilli

Fusilli

Fusilli are a type of pasta, originally from Campania. In Gragnano, to these days, they are made by hand, rolling spaghetti with a wire and then drying them…

Penne Pasta

Penne Pasta

Penne or pen are generally a type of pasta of cylindrical, tube-shaped pasta made from durum wheat flour…

Carbonara Day: All You Need To Know

Carbonara Day: All You Need To Know

Carbonara Day is celebrated – promoted by Union food pasta makers and by Ipo (International Pasta Organization) with the We Love Pasta website – which last year involved over 500 million people who they participated on…

Pizzoccheri Pasta

Pizzoccheri Pasta

Pizzoccheri Pasta are a type of pasta which is very fresh and its shape is made with a mixture of buckwheat flour, strong flour and water.The history of pizzoccheri takes us to Valtellina, to be precise to Teglio, a splendid village in the province of Sondrio. Teglio...

Tagliatelle

Many types of pasta exist and today we are going to talk about tagliatelle! According to legend, tagliatelle was invented in 1487 by Mastro Zafirano, on the occasion of the marriage of Lucrezia Borgia with the Duke of Ferrara. Allegedly the cook was inspired by the...

Tagliolini: History, Tradition and Recipe

Tagliolini: History, Tradition and Recipe

Tagliolini (also named Tajarin) are one of many fresh egg types of pasta from the Piedmontese culinary tradition widespread especially in the Langhe area. Long, thin, and of a deep yellow color due to the presence of abundant yolk, tagliolini are eaten with rich...

Seasonings for Pasta

Seasonings for Pasta

Seasonings for pasta are very important in order to add flavor...Many seasonings are used in Italian recipes and they usually are dried herbs and spices, sometimes even powder or vegetables like garlic. Photo Credit: PxHere Pasta is a classic Italian dish that is...

Truffle and Claims Pasta

Truffle and Claims Pasta

Ingredients: 200 gr of Spaghetti Pasta 500 gr of clams 1 small fresh black truffle parsley 1 lemon 1 clove of garlic White wine 1 fresh chili oil truffle oil salt   Preparation: First, put the clams in plenty of lightly salted cold water to expel the impurities...

Pasta alla Norma

Pasta alla Norma

  Pasta Alla Norma is a first course that contains the aromas and flavors of Sicily, an island in southern Italy. Pasta Alla Norma is one of the symbols of the Isolana cuisine, originally from the city of Catania and was created as a culinary tribute to the work...

Pesto Lasagne

Pesto Lasagne

  Pesto Lasagne is a recipe that combines two typical dishes of Italian culinary tradition: fresh egg pasta and Ligurian pesto. The bechamel sauce is a must in this recipe, which with its velvety touch makes everything more creamy and harmonious. The lasagna with...

Caprese Pasta

Caprese Pasta

Caprese Pasta, is a fresh and simple dish, which cheers the tables with taste and is appreciated by the whole family. Perfect for the summer during the hottest days, it reflects the Mediterranean flavors and colors of the flag of our peninsula.      ...

Spaghetti alla Puttanesca

Spaghetti alla Puttanesca

Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca are a typical dish of the regions of Campania and Lazio, in southern Italy. Just a few minutes to prepare them and to get a really tasty result, with a touch of spicy given by the fresh chili.

Spaghetti with Clams

Spaghetti with Clams

Spaghetti with Clams is one of the best known Campania pasta dishes, a simple recipe where the delicacy of clams meets the Italian pasta tradition for an awesome result.

Pasta & Peas

Pasta & Peas

Pasta & Peas is a fast and easy first course to make every day in any occasion. It can be considered a "save dinner" if you do not know what to cook, in a few minutes you will have a dish that will surprise everyone!           Ingredients:...

Orecchiette Pasta with turnip peaks and chili peppers

Orecchiette Pasta with turnip peaks and chili peppers

Orecchiette Pasta with turnip peaks and chili peppers is an amazing first dish during the winter period. Orecchiette is a form of fresh pasta made from hard wheat flour, handmade, representing the gastronomic symbol of the Puglia region. The perfect condiment for the...

Ragù Tortellini

Ragù Tortellini

Ragù Tortellini mixes best two dishes of Italian culinary tradition: the Emilian tortellini and Bolognese ragù. Tortellini, both in broth and ragù, are a dish known all over the world: a thin dough of pasta that contains a filling of meat and parmesan for a first dish...

Spaghetti with Shrimp

Spaghetti with Shrimp

Spaghetti with Shrimp is a typical dish of Italian culinary tradition created with few ingredients and suitable for many occasions: a light and fast lunch, or a family dinner or friends. The perfect union between tomatoes, fresh shrimps and a pinch of chili pepper...

Pasta & Chickpeas

Pasta & Chickpeas

Pasta & Chickpeas is a typical dish of Campana, Apulian, Sicilian and Roman cuisine and has ancient origins. Chickpeas are always a great nutrition alternative to meat or fish. Chickpeas have always been a real salvation for the poor diet of the peasants who...

Pasta & Lentils

Pasta & Lentils

Pasta & Lentils is a typical dish cooked by grandmothers and handed down from generation to generation. It's perfect for the cold winter evenings. It may have a dense or more liquid texture and can be flavored for example with bacon, so it can be also liked by...

Pecorino and Pepper Manicotti Pasta

Pecorino and Pepper Manicotti Pasta

Pecorino and Pepper Manicotti Pasta is a typical dish, along with the carbonara pasta, of the tradition of the Lazio region. It is a simple recipe, created with only two ingredients: the creamy of Pecorino cheese and the decided taste of black pepper.    ...

Hot Chilli Spaghetti

Hot Chilli Spaghetti

Hot Chilli Spaghetti a perfect union of three basic ingredients of Italian culinary tradition: pasta, tomato, and spicy chili. It is loved by those who like the decided and strong flavors!           Ingredients: 320 g of Spaghetti pasta 400 g...

Spaghetti with Meatballs

Spaghetti with Meatballs

Spaghetti with Meatballs are a tasty and easy to prepare a dish, loved by all adults and children. if tomato spaghetti is one of the most popular dishes in the world, with the addition of the meatballs this dish will be even more special!        ...

Spaghetti with Clams

Spaghetti with Clams

Spaghetti with Clams is a simple recipe with few ingredients but that will surprise your guests with a tasty sea flavor. You can use fresh clams (as in the recipe) or frozen.           Ingredients: 320 g of Spaghetti Pasta 1 kg of Clams 1...

Salmon Penne Pasta

Salmon Penne Pasta

Salmon Penne Pasta with cream is a recipe that you can prepare in a short time, is simply because they serve few ingredients, it is liked by everyone and always does her beautiful shape.           Ingredients: 300 g of Penne Pasta 100 g of...

Pasta with Pesto

Pasta with Pesto

The basic recipe for pasta with pesto (basil sauce) is very easy if you have the right ingredients. Put in a pot 2 liters of water and warm up until it bubbles. Add a spoon of salt and taste it. Only after that, add the pasta and continue to cook without lowering the...

Traditional Pizzoccheri

Traditional Pizzoccheri

Traditional Pizzoccheri of the Pastificio Chiavenna, are produced according to ancient local traditions and made with durum wheat flour and buckwheat flour better form a kind of food containing high protein food and natural fibers. Pasta made from buckwheat contains...

Tomato Sauce Pasta

Tomato Sauce Pasta

Tomato sauce pasta is the symbol dish of Italian cuisine. It is a very easy recipe but it ‘s important to cook correctly to have a great result. For this recipe, you can use the format of pasta that you prefer long and short: penne, fusilli, spaghetti, tagliatelle....

Penne with Amatriciana Sauce

Penne with Amatriciana Sauce

Pasta with Amatriciana sauce is a traditional, zesty Italian pasta sauce, based on guanciale, (salt-cured pork jowl), pecorino cheese and tomato. Originating from the town of Amatrice (in the mountainous Province of Rieti of Lazio region), the Amatriciana is one of...

Tagliatelle with Mushroom Sauce

Tagliatelle with Mushroom Sauce

Tagliatelle with Mushroom Sauce is a classic autumn dish, flavourful and easy to prepare. Some variations of the recipe calls for cream, which however covers the taste of the mushrooms somewhat. It’s best to use fresh mushrooms, but you can also use dried ones, making...

Spaghetti with Bolognese Sauce

Spaghetti with Bolognese Sauce

Bolognese ragu may be the most famous Italian sauce in the world, along with pesto. Outside Italy spaghetti with bolognese sauce is usually thought of as a spaghetti sauce, but this goes against tradition. It is usually used with special kinds of pasta like...

Spaghetti with Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Spaghetti with Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Spaghetti with Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the most simple dish. There are four basic types of olive oil and the Italian government strictly controls every single bottle before allowing it to bear the “extra-virgin” seal. The only oils which can qualify are those which...

Pasta & Beans

Pasta & Beans

Pasta & Beans is more of a soup, prepared with different variations throughout Italy, where it spread immediately after the import of the first beans from the Americas, where they were one of the three pillars of native diets, together with maize and squash. At...

Carbonara Spaghetti

Carbonara Spaghetti

Carbonara Spaghetti is an Italian pasta dish from Rome based on eggs, cheese (Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano-Reggiano), bacon (guanciale or pancetta), and black pepper. Spaghetti is usually used as the pasta; however, fettuccine, rigatoni, linguine or bucatini can also...