Fish Fillets with Tomato and Basil
Baked Fish Fillets with Tomato and Basil ( Filetto al Forno con Pomidoro e Basilico – Pisci ‘nfurnatu cu Pumaroru ) The most important element of this preparation is the freshness of the fish. Smell…
Bruschetta – Pani Cunzatu
Bruschetta (Bruschetta – Pani Cunzatu) Making bruschetta is an easy undertaking. The bruschetta is sliced Italian bread rubbed with fresh garlic, drizzled with olive oil, sprinkled with salt, placed on an oven rack and toasted until golden and lightly…
Baked Rigatoni Aragona Style
Baked Rigatoni Aragona Style ( Tegame d’Aragona– Tianu d’Aragona ) The township of Aragona is situated about 10 miles north of Agrigento, between the Platani and Salso rivers. Agriculture and craftsmanship are the primary area’s economic resources. The county…
Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti Carbonara Style ( Spaghetti alla Carbonara ) One of my favorite dishes is spaghetti alla carbonara. This pasta is prepared all over Italy; however, the Romans claim it as their regional specialty. The carbonara sauce is…
Pasta with Broccoli Rape & Sausages
Pasta with Broccoli Rape & Sausages Pasta with Broccoli Rape & Sausages “Pasta Rapine e Salsiccia” “Pasta Sasizza e Vrocculi i Rape” This is a one dinner dish that consists of vegetables, proteins, and carbohydrates. …
Baked Pasta ‘Ncasciata Messina Style
Baked Pasta ‘Ncasciata Messina Style ( Pasta al Forno alla Messinese – Pasta ‘Ncasciata Messinese ) This pasta is a specialty from Messina. As a young boy, I enjoyed this dish many times, in the…
Pasta with Anchovies and Muddica
PASTA WITH ANCHOVIES & BREAD CRUMBS (Pasta con Acciughe e Mollica Tostata – Pasta C’Anciovi e Muddica ) In my hometown, Palermo, the pasta with anchovies and toasted breadcrumbs is a very traditional dish. It…
Lasagna Cacata
Curly Edged Thin Lasagna with Ricotta and Pork Ragu’ ( Lasagnetta Riccia con Ricotta e Ragu’ di Maiale – Lasagna Cacata ) This lasagna was originally made in Modica, a flourishing town in the province of…
Lasagna with Ricotta
Lasagna with Ricotta, Chopped Meat & Sausages ( Lasagna con Ricotta, Carne & Salsiccia ) The lasagna with ricotta and ragu’ is a popular dish particularly prepared on holidays in the Southern part of Italy and in the islands. It is a…
Baked Fillets Herbed Breadcrumbs
Baked Fish Fillets in Herbed Breadcrumbs ( Filetto al Forno con Pangrattato – Pisci Ammuddicatu ) A simple and fast way to cook fish fillets is to bake or to broil them covered with herbed…