The secret to making the best Penne al Pomodoro recipe lies in a few high quality ingredients and techniques.
Pastina with Cream and Sugar
Pastina, a word Italians use to describe any tine pasta shape, typically refers more specifically to star-shaped pasta here in the U.S. There are a few main styles of preparing pastina, which I talk about in my other 2 pastina recipes on this site, Pastina with Egg and Cheese, and Pastina Soup. The third way...
Pastina Soup
This simple Pastina Soup comes together in no time and is often referred to as "Italian Penicillin." It's the ultimate comfort food Italian parents and grandparents have been making for their kids for decades. Where to buy Pastina Many grocery store in the Tri-State area sell Pastina AKA Stelline because of all the Italians that...
Pastina with Egg
Pastina with Egg and Cheese is the definition of comfort food. In fact, some people even refer to it as "Italian Penicillin." It's a soft food, but it's not boring. The egg gives it protein, the parmesan gives it real flavor, and a little butter gives it its silky smooth texture. It's very similar to...
Tomato and Mascarpone Risotto
This luscious Tomato and Mascarpone Risotto is easy to make and absolutely to die for. It relies on high quality ingredients and good technique to achieve the most flavor out of only 7 ingredients. Hot salted water is the best cooking liquid for this risotto, as it allows the fresh tomatoes and mascarpone to really...
Pink Sauce Pasta (Italian Pink Sauce)
Pasta with Italian Pink Sauce is a popular Italian-American pasta dish consisting of pasta (usually penne) and a simple pink tomato cream sauce. It's often referred to as "Pink Sauce Pasta," or "Penne with Pink Sauce" due to its beautiful orange-pink color. The main reason for its popularity has to be its simplicity. With just...
Veal Parmesan Sandwich
Most Italian-Americans I know love Veal Parmesan, but not many people make Veal Parm at home. Typically they order it at Italian restaurants, and it's always massive... Perfect for taking home leftovers to make delicious Veal Parmesan Sandwiches the next day. This this recipe will teach you how to make a Veal Parmesan Sandwich from...
Vodka Pizza
Pizza with Vodka Sauce is becoming insanely popular at many pizzerias here in New York City. So many people, myself included, just love the creaminess of vodka sauce. It's less acidic and even a little sweeter than regular tomato sauce. So it makes perfect sense to put it on pizza. The best vodka pizza in...
Shrimp Mango Avocado Salad
This Grilled Shrimp Mango and Avocado Salad is absolutely delightful- it's flavorful, crunchy, spicy, and so refreshing. Plus there's very little cooking involved, perfect for spring and summer meals. You can make the shrimp on an outdoor barbecue or use an indoor stove top griddle. Then just assemble all the fresh ingredients and enjoy! Serve...
Maple Syrup Peanut Butter Toast with Strawberries
Peanut Butter and Maple Syrup has to be one of the most delicious flavor combinations of all time. Theres just something about the salty nuttiness of peanut butter that pairs so well with sticky maple syrup. And this Maple Syrup Peanut Butter Toast with Strawberries is even better because of the pop of freshness the...