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BAKED TORTELLINI
What can be a more comforting meal than a big, saucy, CHEESY, plate of pasta. In this dish, I am showing you how to make a delicious tangy tomato sauce from scratch that will make any Italian nona proud. The dish is baked and the cheese becomes this beautiful, gooey, stringy companion to the sauce.…
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LOBSTER RAVIOLI WITH BROWN BUTTER LEMON CREAM SAUCE
I was definitely feeling fancy with this recipe. I love ravioli, so when I saw this lobster ravioli go on sale, I bought a few packs. I know I could have made my own, but sometimes, you want a quick fix and I was more focused on making the sauce than I was in making…
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MUSSELS IN A GARLIC WHITE WINE SAUCE WITH SPAGHETTI
I could eat mussels the same way I eat chicken wings, one by one and not feel full. It’s one of the few foods for which I become a bottomless pit. Especially add a nice garlicky, wine broth, and you are all set. For this recipe I decided to make it into a full meal.…
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ANGEL HAIR AGLIO E OLIO WITH CHICKEN AND BLISTERED CHERRY TOMATOES
I do not believe angel hair pasta gets as much love as all the other pastas, and I do not understand why not. I prefer it to spaghetti and it’s my staple pasta when I make pasta aglio e olio. I like the thinness of it and can easily be used for an array of…
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CACIO E PEPE MAC AND CHEESE
Mac and Cheese has got to be, if not already, one of the best and most favorite comfort foods (the homemade kind, not the boxed kind). It is stick-to-your-ribs good and makes anyone who eats it happy. I have yet to come across a mac and cheese plate that I did not enjoy. My recipe…
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SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS
A traditional meal that is enjoyable to not only eat, but to cook is Spaghetti and Meatballs. It is even better when you make the sauce and meatballs yourself. Making the meatballs from scratch will have you feeling like a little kid again taking part in arts and crafts; you mix all the ingredients together,…
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PASTA BOLOGNESE
Pasta Bolognese is a traditional Italian dish originating from Bologna. It is a robust meat sauce and the most commonly consumed of the pasta sauces. My recipe teaches you how to make a no-hassle sauce that is full of flavor that will make you lick the plate clean. After searing the meat on a high…
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Stuffed Shells
For some, stuffed shells are a comfort food. For others, part of a traditional Sunday Italian dinner. For me, they are an easy go-to meal option. The beauty of this dish is that it is super easy to make, does not require a lot of ingredients, and leaves your stomach full. If you are pressed…
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Shrimp Scampi with Fresh Homemade Fettucine
You have not enjoyed pasta until you have eaten handmade pasta, especially when it is made by you. Most people are intimidated at the thought of making their own pasta, but trust me, it is not as difficult as it appears. I have written down easy to follow steps on how to make your own…