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Spaghetti con polpette (spaghetti and meatballs) – Sicilia

Spaghetti con polpette (spaghetti and meatballs) – Sicilia Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 40 mins Categories: Kids, Dairy-Free*eliminate cheese and substitute wine or water for milk, Gluten free* use gluten free pasta, Quick and Easy Spaghetti and meatballs is a favourite amongst children and adults love…

Zuppa di fagioli (bean soup) – Toscana

5.0 from 1 reviews Zuppa di fagioli (bean soup) – Toscana Print Prep time 12 hours Cook time 5 hours 30 mins Total time 17 hours 30 mins Categories: Healthy, Vegetarian* eliminate the meat This is the perfect dish for a cold day. It is a nutritious soup and can be made…

Carciofi alla romana (artichokes with parsley, garlic and mint) -Lazio

Carciofi alla romana (artichokes with parsley, garlic and mint) -Lazio Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 1 hour Total time 1 hour 20 mins Categories: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Healthy, Gluten free, Season: Spring, Summer, Autumn I love this dish and it pairs perfectly with roasted lamb. It can be served hot or…

Polpettine (meatballs)

Polpettine (meatballs) Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 30 mins Categories: Kids, Dairy-Free*eliminate the cheese, Quick and Easy, Gluten free *use gluten free breadcrumbs Meatballs are a symbolic Italian food outside of Italy. In Italy however meatballs are rarely on the menu. Meatballs are served as main…

Maccheroni al gratin (macaroni and cheese) – Sicilia

Maccheroni al gratin (macaroni and cheese) – Sicilia Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 55 mins Categories: Vegetarian, Kids, Gluten free*use gluten free pasta, Season: Autumn/Winter The key to making this dish properly is making a loose béchamel sauce and partially cooking the pasta before finishing it…

Pappardelle al ragù di cinghiale (ribbon pasta with wild boar sauce) – Toscana

Pappardelle al ragù di cinghiale (ribbon pasta with wild boar sauce) – Toscana Print Prep time 6 hours Cook time 2 hours 30 mins Total time 8 hours 30 mins Categories: Gluten free*use gluten free pasta, Season: Autumn/Winter This recipe requires some advance planning but there is not much hands on preparation….

Ossobuco alla milanese (braised veal shank) – Lombardia

Ossobuco alla milanese (braised veal shank) – Lombardia Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 3 hours 15 mins Total time 3 hours 25 mins Categories: Dairy-free*substitute olive oil for butter, Kids (see note), Gluten free *substitute cornflour/cornstarch for flour This is one of the few Italian dishes where the main course…

Spaghetti al tartufo nero di Norcia (spaghetti in black truffle sauce) – Umbria

Spaghetti al tartufo nero di Norcia (spaghetti in black truffle sauce) – Umbria Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 20 mins Categories: Kids, Dairy-Free, Vegetarian *(leave out anchovy), Gluten free* use Gluten free pasta, Quick & Easy This pasta dish is simple to make yet the use…

Arancini (risotto fritters filled with mozzarella) – Sicilia

Arancini (risotto fritters filled with mozzarella) – Sicilia Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 50 mins Total time 1 hour 10 mins Categories: Kids, Vegetarian*leave out the meat, Dairy free*leave out the cheese and butter, Gluten free *substitute cornstarch/cornflour for flour and gluten free breadcrumbs for breadcrumbs Everyone loves these rice fritters….

Crostata di frutta (fresh fruit tart)

Crostata di frutta (fresh fruit tart) Print Prep time 30 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 55 mins Categories: Kids This fresh fruit tart is a crowd pleaser. They are sold in pastry shops all over Italy as small individual tarts are large ones to share. They can be topped with…