Ever eat spaghetti alla carbonara? It’s one of my favorite dishes–spaghetti with an egg (and sometimes cream) sauce and pancetta. Well, last night I decided to make a whole new version, and sadly, there were no leftovers! (serves 4 hungry adults or according to the pasta’s nutrition facts…8 servings) You’ll need: 2 cloves garlic, crushed …
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Marina’s Farmers’ Market Pasta
I love shopping at the local farmers’ markets and farms! It’s becoming easier to find fresh, local produce nearly anywhere on Long Island. I created the following recipe the other week when I simply didn’t know what to do with the eggplant I had laying around. I kept throwing in other ingredients, and soon enough …
Dinner in a Flash
It’s 7:00 pm, do you know where your dinner is? It happens to all of us–we’re either too busy, too exhausted, or too distracted to think about what to make for dinner until it’s too late! …Or is it? Before you reach for your phone or car keys, look in your kitchen for quick meal …
The Pasta Queen
Ever since I was little, Nonna (my grandma) used to call me the pasta queen! I would eat it every chance I could, and it drove her crazy when I ate cold pasta leftovers for breakfast. A lot of people think of carbs when pasta comes to mind, but it doesn’t have to be that …
Penne alla Vodka
This post is dedicated to my awesome girl Cara who lives too far away in Ireland! At home (in New York) I always use San Marzano tomatoes for my pasta sauces. They are sweet, and perfect for the job! Out here in San Diego, it is very hard to find affordable San Marzano tomatoes. SO, …
Zucchini, again!
In the past few boxes I received zucchini, otherwise known as summer squash. So, what to do? This idea is from my mom, who always reminds me how simple Italian cooking can be! I use about 3 medium squash, but it can be made with any ratio of squash to pasta, but don’t jip yourself …