Pasta, Gnocchi and Polenta

Rigatoni with Lentil Ragu in White Bowl
Pasta, Gnocchi and Polenta

Lentil Ragu with Rigatoni

When my friend Deb. Mele posted a recipe for Lentil Bolognese I have to say, it got my attention!  I’m always on the lookout for interesting pasta sauces and vegetarian meals. I’m that woman who stuffs Castelluccio lentils into her luggage when packing to come home from Italy. Castelluccio lentils are grown in Umbria and […]

Spaghetti with Ramp Pesto
Pasta, Gnocchi and Polenta

Spaghetti With Ramps

Years ago I read an article about ramps in Gourmet Magazine. I was really curious, what the heck are they? Turns out they are foraged in spring and are also known as wild leeks.  So this recipe is for those of you who live where Ramps grow wild, whereas I have to rely upon our […]

Cacio e Pepe Being Served Outdoors, Green Striped Tablecloth
Pasta, Gnocchi and Polenta

Cacio e Pepe

This is the best version of Cacio e Pepe I have made so far, although in Rome, where the dish originates, we found they use tonnarelli aka alla Chitarra. a  thick spaghetti and usually it’s fresh.  I would recommend the Spaghetti alla Chitarra pasta made by either Rummo or good pasta from the Napes/Gragnano area.  […]