Spaghetti Alla Carbonara
Spaghetti Alla Carbonara: Spaghetti alla carbonara (literally: charcoal burners’ spaghetti in Italian) is an Italian pasta dish based on eggs, pecorino romano, guanciale and black pepper. It was created in the middle of the 20th century. Ideally Spaghetti alla Carbonara is served with a red wine (Merlot, Chianti, Monte pulciano d’Abruzzo), allowed to decant for several […]
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio: Spaghetti aglio e olio (“spaghetti with garlic and oil” in Italian) is a traditional Italian pasta dish, said to originate traditionally from the region of Abruzzo, although it is popular across the country.The dish is made by lightly sautéing minced or pressed garlic in olive oil, sometimes with the addition of dried […]
Arancini
Arancini: Arancini or arancine are fried rice balls coated with breadcrumbs, said to have originated in Sicily in the 10th century. Arancini are usually filled with ragù (meat sauce), tomato sauce, mozzarella, and/or peas. There are a number of local variants that differ in fillings and shape. The name derives from the food’s shape and color, […]
Risotto Alla Milanese
Risotto Alla Milanese: Risotto is an Italian rice dish cooked in broth to a creamy consistency. The broth may be meat-, fish-, or vegetable-based. Many types of risotto contain butter, wine and onion. It is one of the most common ways of cooking rice in Italy. Risotto Alla Milanese is made with beef stock, lard (instead […]
Risotto al Barolo
Risotto al Barolo: Risotto is an Italian rice dish cooked in broth to a creamy consistency. The broth may be meat-, fish-, or vegetable-based. Many types of risotto contain butter, wine and onion. It is one of the most common ways of cooking rice in Italy. Risotto al Barolo is made with red wine and may […]
