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Ricotta Asparagus Pea Pasta

Ricotta Asparagus Pea Pasta

Welcome spring with this delicate Ricotta Asparagus Pea Pasta. Creamy ricotta and parmesan, vibrant spring greens and tangy lemon zest coat every bite of this bow-tie pasta. This recipe is the perfect and uncomplicated weeknight dish to bring to the table and enjoy the warmer 

Sarde in Saor (Sweet and Sour Sardines)

Sarde in Saor (Sweet and Sour Sardines)

Sweet and sour sardines – or as we say in Venice Sarde in Saor – is a must-try recipe for a true Venetian culinary experience! I must confess that I fell in love with this dish during our long weekend there in 2016. Even though 

Creamy Artichokes Risotto

Creamy Artichokes Risotto

THIS POST HAS BEEN UPDATED AND FIRST APPEARED ON ITALIAN KITCHEN CONFESSIONS ON MAY 13TH, 2020. Creamy Artichokes Risotto is one of those dishes that reminds me of an Italian Sunday lunch where we celebrate the delicacies the season has to offer. When Rob first visited 

How to Clean Artichokes

How to Clean Artichokes

I won’t deny that cleaning artichokes takes time and patience. It also depends on the quality of the artichokes, smaller ones are easier and softer to clean, while larger ones are quite demanding as they have harder and pointed leaves. Other than that, the method 

Polpette al Sugo (Meatballs in Tomato Sauce) with Polenta

Polpette al Sugo (Meatballs in Tomato Sauce) with Polenta

Polpette al Sugo with polenta is one of the most traditional Italian dishes.This recipe is the ultimate comfort food for those cold nights when you want to bring a great dish to YOUR table. A meal that tastes home, that brings out the love and 

Easy Smoked Salmon Mascarpone Linguine

Easy Smoked Salmon Mascarpone Linguine

Smoked Salmon Mascarpone Linguine is a luxurious pasta, a delight for the senses and an elegant dish that seems demanding to prepare, but is actually ready in less than 30 minutes! I love the result, as the smoky notes of the salmon give a special 

Penne all’ Arrabbiata (Pasta with Spicy Tomato Sauce)

Penne all’ Arrabbiata (Pasta with Spicy Tomato Sauce)

Penne all’Arrabbiata is a classic, quick and easy Italian pasta dish. Although this recipe originated in the Lazio region, near Rome,  it is popular throughout Italy. I must confess that it was one of my favorite pasta dishes when I was a student, as it 

Easy Cabbage Rolls Recipe

Easy Cabbage Rolls Recipe

I’ve always associated winter with cabbage, not only because it’s in season, but also because of its versatility in many recipes: from side dishes to pasta to main courses. And so today I’m sharing a very simple cabbage recipe, which is savoy cabbage rolls stuffed 

Pasta e Lenticchie with Cauliflower

Pasta e Lenticchie with Cauliflower

Pasta e Lenticchie (Pasta with Lentils) is an authentic Italian recipe similar in its method of preparation to Pasta e Fagioli. My interpretation includes the addition of Roasted Cauliflower and a garlicky lemon dressing for a dish that is rooted in the Italian tradition yet 

Agnolotti del Plin, the best Valentine’s Recipe

Agnolotti del Plin, the best Valentine’s Recipe

Agnolotti del Plin are a traditional dish from Piedmont and one of those recipes that have been passed down through generations in my family. My father’s grandfather was from Piedmont and he was the one who passed the recipe on to my parental grandmother, who