Maccheroni alla Vodka {Macaroni w/Vodka}

Nov 12, 09 Maccheroni alla Vodka {Macaroni w/Vodka}

Posted by Paula in All Recipes, Main Course, Pasta, Sauces, Vegetarian

So you like things a little Piccante? Well then this dish is perfect for you! It’s just the right amount of spiciness without being so overwhelming that it sets your mouth completely on fire. It definitely has a kick to it. You might be thinking Macaroni with Vodka, really Paula? YES, really! It’s good, anzi,...

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Ragu’ alla Bolognese {Bolognese Sauce}

Nov 10, 09 Ragu’ alla Bolognese {Bolognese Sauce}

Posted by Paula in All Recipes, Beef, Main Course, Pasta, Sauces

Some things in life are worth waiting for, and a good sauce is one of them (at least for me anyway). And no surprise then, this is one of those sauces! Bolognese Sauce pronounced bowl-own-ez-ay is an amazing, rich, beautiful, robust sauce. It’s a meat based sauce originating in Bologna Italy (hence the name). It’s NOT...

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Orecchiette alle Cipolle {Orecchiette Pasta with Onions}

Sep 27, 09 Orecchiette alle Cipolle {Orecchiette Pasta with Onions}

Posted by Paula in All Recipes, Main Course, Pasta, Vegetarian

You might not be so familiar with this type of Pasta, but you should be! Just because if nothing else it’s incredibly cute & well it goes perfect with sauces! Orecchiette is a type of pasta that is native to the Apulia region of Italy (located in the heel of the boot). The shape of this pasta looks like a small ear. No...

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Gnocchi Rosa {Pink Gnocchi}

Sep 22, 09 Gnocchi Rosa {Pink Gnocchi}

Posted by Paula in All Recipes, Main Course, Pasta, Sides, Vegetarian

Gnocchi Rosa (GNYO-KEY ROW-SA) is Italian for {Pink Gnocchi} It’s Gnocchi with a pale pink veil of color glistening in a creamy buttery Sage Sauce! OH MY GOODNESS! I just can’t help it. Yes, it’s good! No, it’s better than good! It’s Semplicamente Delizioso! What’s not to love right? Potatoes,...

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Bistecche al Rosmarino {Rosemary Steaks}

Sep 17, 09 Bistecche al Rosmarino {Rosemary Steaks}

Posted by Paula in All Recipes, Beef, Main Course

Want a nice steak dinner but not the nice steak price tag? Well, you’ll need to try this out! Bistecche al Rosmarino (be-stay-kay rose-mar-e-no) is simply Italian for Rosemary Steaks. I think you all know by now about my honking big Rosemary Bush! So, I <3 to use fresh Rosemary whenever I have a chance. I was lucky enough...

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Bucatini al Prosciutto {Bucatini with Prosciutto}

Sep 15, 09 Bucatini al Prosciutto {Bucatini with Prosciutto}

Posted by Paula in All Recipes, Main Course, Pasta, Pork

Okay before the pasta police come after me,  I didn’t actually use Bucatini when I made this recipe to photograph it, but that’s what is supposed to be used. I didn’t have any in my pantry & ever since my little specialty store closed, they’re extremely hard to find. So, I used Trenette pasta instead....

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