Orecchiette

Orecchiette (serves 4 | 1 hour | medium) They’re one of the most satisfying shapes of pasta to eat, in my opinion, because you can scoop up whatever sauce you’ve made to go with them so perfectly! They’re also quite straightforward to make and freeze very well,...

Testaroli

Testaroli (serves 4 | 30 minutes | easy) One of the most ancient forms of pasta that originates from an area called Lunigiana, on the border between Liguria and Toscana. The traditional recipe requires the use of the testo, a cast iron pan placed directly on a...

Classic Lasagne

Classic Lasagne (serves 6 | 2 hours (+ ragù day before) | complex) Lasagne, whether they’re with ragù or veggie, are extremely comforting, part of that comforting deriving from the long process needed to make them. I would recommend preparing the ragù the day...

Cannazze di Calitri

Cannazze di Calitri (serves 2 | 2.5 hours | medium) The name has origins that date back to the ‘700s, when this long, tube shaped pasta used to be left to dry on canes, and was therefore called cannazza. It is the dish that represents and was cooked for young married...