Cresc’tajat (Pasta made from Polenta)
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Cresc’tajat (Pasta made from Polenta)

Fresh pasta does not have to be complicated at all.

This pasta, known as Cresc’tajat, is made with only two ingredients, requires no pasta roller or special equipment to make, and, when paired with beans and tomatoes, makes for an excellent dinner.

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The Original Bolognese
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The Original Bolognese

Believe it or not, the first written recipe for pasta bolognese had no tomatoes at all, so this is me sharing that bit of Italian history with you, my lovely readers.

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Spaghetti alla Nerano
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Spaghetti alla Nerano

This is my version of the spaghetti with zucchini featured on Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy. Fried slices of zucchini left to chill overnight before being cooked into a wonderful pasta sauce.

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50 States of Pasta, Preview
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50 States of Pasta, Preview

A preview for a series of articles where I attempt to make a pasta dish that represents each of the 50 United States.

(If you wish to see more of the series, then you can sign up for my Food Loving Membership to see them.)

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Great Vegetarian Lasagna
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Great Vegetarian Lasagna

Knowing how to make a great veggie lasagna is very beneficial, not just if you’re a vegetarian but also if you want to make tasty dishes that highlight the flavors of vegetables in a unique way.

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Lasagna Pinwheels
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Lasagna Pinwheels

Hey, are you tired of plain, boring flat lasagna? Well, look no further, because these lasagna pinwheels are both fun to make and taste incredible.

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Italian Mac and Cheese
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Italian Mac and Cheese

Here is my Italian spin on an American classic, tender pasta in a pesto-cheese sauce with bits of pancetta and topped with a golden breadcrumb topping.

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Woven Lasagna
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Woven Lasagna

A modern take on a classic, delicate pasta sheets woven around a prosciutto-ricotta filling and served over spinach sauce.

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Tagliatelle al Ragù Bianco
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Tagliatelle al Ragù Bianco

Most people think of the kind of Ragu done with beef and tomatoes, but this white ragu takes that concept to a whole new level by ditching the tomatoes all together.

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Blecs with Chicken and Rosemary
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Blecs with Chicken and Rosemary

Blecs are a very unique triangular pasta shape that is lifted by the nuttiness of buckwheat flour, and I’m here to show you how to make incredible blecs with chicken and rosemary.

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Deconstructed: Pasta Carbonara
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Deconstructed: Pasta Carbonara

Pasta carbonara is one of the most beloved and classic dishes in all of Italy, and I’m here to both describe how it’s individual components come together and how to make an excellent carbonara at home.

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Deconstruct: Cacio e Pepe
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Deconstruct: Cacio e Pepe

Cacio e Pepe is one of Italy’s most classic dishes, and I have decided to both break down it’s individual components and describe what they do and tell you how to make a great Cacio e Pepe at home.

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