A recipe said to have been named after the famous opera star, Enrico Caruso. The recipe is for a spaghetti made with chicken livers, mushrooms, and tomatoes.
Gnocchi, pronounced [NYOH-kee, NOH-kee] is a small dumpling made from potatoes, flour and eggs. The name translates literally to "a stupid person" but the reason for the reference is unclear. Gnocchi, an Italian specialty, is served with a variety of sauces including a simple butter and parmesan, pesto, gorgonzola cream or a light marinara Read more about Gnocchi including recipes, history and ...
This used to be one of my favorite meals when I was growing up. It's one of those dishes with lots of room for improvisation. The basic recipe combines ground beef, onions, garlic, tomatoes, Italian herbs, tomato sauce, pasta and cheese. We like to bake it until it is crunchy on top but you can bake it less if you like the pasta softer.
If prizes were awarded for great tasting and healthy pasta dishes, this would be a strong contender. Edamame is in the spotlight here. These soybeans look like little green gemstones hidden among the strips of intensely flavored tomatoes and hearty portobellos. Edamame also make an appearance in the pesto-like puree that coats the pasta. Admittedly, this dish has a lot of components, but all th...
A vegan version of Pasta Alfredo