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Neapolitan meatloaf - Authentic recipe
Polpettone alla napoletana. This is a tasty and economical recipe. In Naples it is also known as ‘polpettone in salsetta’ – meatloaf in sauce. The sauce is used to dress pasta for th… more →
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Neapolitan meatloaf - Authentic recipe
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djkrysa wrote 5 months ago: Polpettone alla napoletana. This is a tasty and economical recipe. In Naples it is also known as … more →
The best baked ziti ever!
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djkrysa wrote 6 months ago: IMHO Pasta al forno Pugliese. Baked pasta is popular all over Italy. This version comes from Puglia. … more →
Fettuccine Alfredo - Authentic recipe
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djkrysa wrote 6 months ago: I was curious to find out exactly what fettuccine Alfredo is. I’ve frequently heard it mention … more →
Lasagne Bolognese - Authentic recipe
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djkrysa wrote 6 months ago: Lasagne Bolognese. There isn’t one authentic recipe for lasagne Bolognese, but there are lots … more →
Red wine risotto
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djkrysa wrote 6 months ago: Risotto al Vino Rosso. You need to use a good, full bodied red wine – the best you can afford. … more →
Puttanesca authentic recipe
djkrysa wrote 6 months ago: Pasta alla puttanesca from Campania. The translation of the title of this dish is “whore … more →
Tomato sauce
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djkrysa wrote 6 months ago: This is a really simple recipe for an Italian style tomato sauce. In the UK we tend to dress our pa … more →
Black cuttlefish risotto
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djkrysa wrote 6 months ago: Risotto nero con le seppie. From Venice. This is quite a spectacular dish, but probably not to every … more →
Black tagliatelle with prawns
djkrysa wrote 6 months ago: Tagliatelle nere con gamberi. From Campania. You can get black tagliatelle in larger supermarkets or … more →
Authentic tortellini bolognese
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djkrysa wrote 7 months ago: Fresh filled pasta takes a bit of time to prepare, but it’s really not that difficult, especia … more →
Carbonara - Authentic recipe
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djkrysa wrote 1 year ago: From Lazio. What is Carbonara? If You ask an Englishman they’ll probably tell you it’s … more →
Spaghetti amatriciana
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djkrysa wrote 1 year ago: Spaghetti all’ amatriciana. From Lazio. This is another Italian classic. Pasta with pancetta ( … more →
Spaghetti with tuna
djkrysa wrote 1 year ago: Spaghetti con il tonno. This is a good store cupboard standby. Serves 4 360 grams spaghetti 1 clove … more →
Farfalle with pancetta
djkrysa wrote 1 year ago: Farfalle alla pancetta. Serves 4. 360g farfalle 100g smoked pancetta, diced 250g tomatoes, peeled an … more →
Spaghetti with raw tomatoes
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djkrysa wrote 1 year ago: Spaghetti al pomodoro crudo. This is a really good dish for a hot summer’s day. It’s onl … more →
Spaghetti with courgettes
djkrysa wrote 1 year ago: Spaghetti con le zucchine. Serves 4 360g spaghetti 3 tbsp olive oil 1 clove garlic, peeled 1 small o … more →
Ragu alla Bolognese - Authentic recipe
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djkrysa wrote 1 year ago: In truth there probably isn’t one authentic recipe for Ragu alla Bolognese, but this one is cl … more →
Fusilli with mushrooms
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djkrysa wrote 1 year ago: Fusilli Ai Funghi. This dish works best if you use a mix of different types of mushrooms. To all my … more →
Bavette with fresh herbs
djkrysa wrote 1 year ago: Bavette Al Prezzemolo. This is a really nice, fresh tasting, summer dish. I first had it over ten ye … more →
