Pasta Incaciata - Baked Pasta Wrapped in Eggplant Slices
Two Sicilian Recipes at the ready. Baked pasta wrapped in fried eggplant, aka: Incaciata, and a basic baked pasta made with Anelletti a small ring shaped pasta typical of this part of Sicily. The sauce was an old school meat sauce, the
Pasta with Pesto Sauce
For the Pesto Sauce: Process the basil, garlic, and pine nuts to a smooth paste in a food processor. Add the cheese, salt, and pepper, and pulse to mix well. With the machine running, add the olive oil in a slow stream until
Pasta with White Meat Sauce
While bringing a pot of water to boil to cook the pasta, add the oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes to a saucepan over medium heat. After 2 minutes, add the carrots, celery and onions. Stir and let cook for 2
Pasta e Fagioli
Warm the oil and red pepper flakes in a saucepan over medium heat for 1 minute. Add the garlic, stir, and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the carrots, celery, and onions and cook 2 minutes. Add the thyme and rosemary. Stir and
Ravioli in Wild Mushroom Sauce
While bringing a pot of water to boil to cook the ravioli, add the oil and red pepper flakes to a saucepan over medium heat and cook for 1 minute. Add the mushrooms, stir, and cook for 2 minutes. While the mushrooms
Pasta Agghiu e Ogghiu (Aglio e Olio)
In a pot of boiling water, prepare the pasta ”al dente” by cooking for 2 minutes less than the time designated in the package cooking instructions. In a large nonstick saute pan, add the garlic, red pepper flakes, and oil. Stir
Sautéed Arugula
Pour the oil in a sauce pan and cook over medium heat until it starts to sizzle. Add the garlic and cook for one minute stirring well. Add the arugula and continue to cook stirring well for two more minutes. Add salt and
Sicilian Watermelon Pudding
Run the watermelon through the food processor or blender until liquefied. Push this mixture through a strainer. You will end up with approximately 2 ½ cups of juice. Pour the watermelon juice in a large sauce pan, add the sugar and
Tipsy Strawberries
Place the strawberries in a large bowl and add the crème de cassis and mix. Pour in the sugar and stir to incorporate all the ingredients. Let the mixture rest for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour
Pasta with Artichokes and Cooked Ham
Bring the water to a boil in a large pot with or without the optional salt. In a large sauté pan set on medium heat add the olive oil and red peppers and cook for about a minute. Add garlic and