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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Peperonata

Jul 27, 09 Peperonata

Posted by Paula in All Recipes, Appetizer, Sauces

This, to me, is such a simple dish. I’m all about easy peasy. As I’ve mentioned before simple isn’t a bad thing. It truly is a WOW dish. Everyone will think you slaved away when you simply added the ingredients & left them to mingle with each other. The longer they mingle & get to know each other, the...

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Ultimate Spaghetti Sauce

Jun 23, 09 Ultimate Spaghetti Sauce

Posted by Paula in All Recipes, Sauces

There’s a whole lotta love in this sauce! This is my go-to tomato sauce – - my signature sauce if you will. It really is ah-mazing & oh so multi purpose! The longer you have to simmer this recipe the better it will be. It’s all about building flavors. Take your time with this one. It makes a ton of sauce but...

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Tagliatelle con Porcini Ragu – Mushroom Ragu

Jun 10, 09 Tagliatelle con Porcini Ragu – Mushroom Ragu

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

Well, you probably know me well enough by know to know that a sauce recipe would be coming right after a homemade pasta recipe didn’t you? As I’m sure you’ve heard, I recently got an Imperial Pasta Maker & I couldn’t be happier. It’s an amazing machine & I’m going to be whipping up lots...

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Mezzetta Napa Valley Bistro Sauce Review

Apr 30, 09 Mezzetta Napa Valley Bistro Sauce Review

Posted by Paula in All Recipes, Reviews, Sauces

This month I was fortunate enough to receive a complimentary sample of pasta sauces from GL Mezzetta . Mezzetta is a Napa Valley specialty food producer, best known for domestic and imported peppers & olives, and now for their foray into the sauce world. I must admit, when I started my blog earlier this year, I...

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