Pasta grammar

Some nights, there’s nothing better than boiling some noodles and making pasta for dinner (optional side: vino!). A simple, classic dinner. But there are so many types of pasta. So let’s learn about the most common.

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This pasta is light and fresh while simultaneously providing a creamy, luxurious texture. It’s quick and easy to make, with a minimum amount of cooking, making it a great recipe to keep in your back pocket for a time crunch meal.Watch the Pasta Grammar video where we make Pasta Ricotta e Pomodorini here:PASTA RICOTTA E POMODORINI RECIPEMakes: 3-4 servingsCook Time: 20-30 minutesFor this recipe, you will need: • 2-3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, plus some extra for drizzling • 15-20 cherry…

This traditional Italian sausage dish, known locally as “Vruaccula e Sotizzi,” is a staple in northern Calabria. The broccoli rabe absorbs the drippings from the sausages and creates an incredible, rich flavor. This simple dish is truly greater than the sum of its parts!Watch the Pasta Grammar video where we make Vruaccula e Sotizzi here:SAUSAGE & BROCCOLI RABE RECIPEMakes: 3-4 servingsCook Time: 1 1/2 hoursFor this recipe, you will need: • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil • 2 garlic cloves…

This savory pasta dish has a not-so-savory background: it was traditionally known as the food of choice for Neapolitan prostitutes! Don't let the history turn you off, though. Pasta alla puttanesca is simple to make and very delicious!Watch the Pasta Grammar video where we make this recipe here:Serves 2.For this recipe, you will need:- 1 clove garlic- 2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil- 3 flat fillet anchovies- 10 kalamata olives, sliced- 1 tbsp capers, diced- 35 grape tomatoes, halved- Fresh…

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For those who like spicy (and meaty) pasta, this is the recipe for you. It’s a very simple sauce made with ‘nduja, a soft and spicy pork spread from Calabria. If you like Italian food with a kick, this traditional Calabrian dish a must-try!A Note on IngredientsWhile this recipe is very simple, it does require seeking out the proper ingredients: namely, ‘nduja and Calabrian fileja pasta.In many countries, imported Calabrian ‘nduja can be sourced quite easily. Look for ‘nduja that comes from…

An incredibly simple dish with an incredibly delicious flavor. You and your guests won't believe that the sauce has only two ingredients! This is the real, authentic Italian version of a misunderstood classic. Trust us, you'll never go back to the heavy cream after you try this.The History of "Fettuccini Alfredo"This is a funny recipe, with a bit of a strange history. While “Fettuccini Alfredo” (or even just “Alfredo sauce”) is a staple in American cuisine, most Italians have never heard of…

“Pasta alla Zozzona” roughly translates to “Dirty Pasta,” a provocative name which you’ll understand when you taste it! It shares the guanciale and cheesy egg sauce of a classic carbonara, but with the addition of onion, tomato, and crumbled sausage. It's kind of like a combination between carbonara and amatriciana, plus sausage and onion. What’s not to love?Watch the Pasta Grammar video where we make Pasta alla Zozzona here:PASTA ALLA ZOZZONA RECIPEMakes: 2 servingsCook Time: 30-45…

Most Italian food fanatics are familiar with the famous pasta dish "cacio e pepe," but few have ever thought to make the risotto version! If you're a fan of formaggio, then this is the risotto for you. It's also a great way to use up leftover cheese rind!Watch the Pasta Grammar video where we make this recipe here:Serves 2For this recipe, you will need:- 2-3 large chunks of pecorino and/or Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese rind- 1 tbsp whole black pepper kernels- 1/2 white onion- Salt- 2 tbsp extra…