Sugo, or Italian Tomato Sauce, is the backbone of countless Italian dishes. Whether slathered over a plate of pasta (Pasta Pomodoro), spooned onto a crusty slice of bread, or used as a base for hearty stews, its versatility knows no bounds. In America, Sugo is known as the famous Marinara Sauce. Sugo is probably the…
Tag: Italian Food
Nonna’s Stuffed Eggplant (Melanzane Ripiene)
Nonna’s stuffed eggplant — known as Melanzane Ripiene — is a classic Italian dish of eggplant halves filled with a simple cheesy breadcrumb mixture and slowly simmered in rich tomato sugo until tender and satisfying. Cooking with my Nonna is one of my favourite activities. She is the matriarch of our family and makes the…
Trofie all’ Amatriciana
Amatriciana is a simple, easy and delicious pasta sauce that hails from the town Amatrice, near Rome, Italy. Like many traditional Italian sauces, Amatriciana uses only a few simple and economical ingredients. It still manages to taste elegant, rich, and refined. My mother would regularly cook Amatriciana when I was growing up. It is super…
Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini Flowers
If I am at a restaurant and Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini Flowers are on the menu. I will definitely order them. I absolutely LOVE them! When they are done right, they are incredible, however when they are done wrong they can be terrible. The key to the perfect Stuffed Zucchini Flowers recipe is simplicity. Use the…
Sicilian Baked Chicken with Tomatoes & Olives
Sicilian baked chicken is a rustic one-pan Mediterranean dish where chicken cooks with cherry tomatoes, olives, capsicum and baby potatoes until tender, with the juices turning into a rich, flavourful sauce. It’s simple, generous food that requires very little effort but delivers big flavour. My husband and I both come from large families (he’s one…
Veal Schnitzel with Capsicum Sauce
Veal Schnitzel with Capsicum Sauce has been a staple at family gatherings for as long as I can remember. My Italian grandmother has always made it and it is much loved by the whole family. The Schnitzel is always thin and perfectly crisp. The sauce is made of capsicum, onion, and tomatoes. It does not contain…
Seafood Risotto
Seafood Risotto is not a difficult dish to make however it does require some patience and time. It is one of those dishes. When done well, it is delicious. However, it can be terrible if not cooked properly. Don’t worry. You can follow a few tips to ensure that you turn out a delicious risotto…
Mafalde with Kombu Butter Prawn Sauce
I have a deep appreciation for the traditional flavours of Italian cooking—being half Italian, the classics hold a special place in my heart. There’s a reason why Asian flavours are increasingly making their way into Italian dishes, especially pasta. The fusion of these two culinary worlds creates something truly special. I’m a huge fan! The…
Spaghetti Vongole with Pangrattato
My favourite memory of eating Spaghetti Vongole The best Spaghetti Vongole I have ever eaten was in Genoa, Italy. This was after spending a really hot day swimming in the beautiful Ligurian Sea. We went out that evening and sat at a restaurant on the promenade overlooking the water. There, we ate this elegant dish….
Caprese Salad
Caprese salad, a classic Italian dish, is a sensational mix of flavours and colours. With its vibrant red tomatoes, creamy buffalo mozzarella, fragrant basil leaves, and drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, it’s an easy yet elegant dish that is perfect for any occasion. The beauty of this salad is its simplicity, with only a…