TRADITIONAL SICILIAN PASTA

Baked Pasta ‘Ncasciata Siracusa Style ( Pasta al Forno con Ricotta e Cavolfioree – Pasta ‘Ncasciata a Siracusana ) This dish is very easy to make and it is ideal when you have guests because… 

Pasta with Broccoli Rabe & Sausages ( Pasta Rapine e Salsiccia – Pasta Sasizza e Vrocculi i Rape ) This is a one dinner dish that consists of vegetables, proteins, and carbohydrates.  It is easy… 

Bow Tie Pasta with Squash, Fennel, Sausage and Ricotta ( Farfalle Deliziose – Pasta ca Sasizza e Cucuzza ) My niece Marzia Greco who lives in Vittoria in the province of Ragusa, makes the pasta, “Farfalle… 

Pasta with wild fennels and sardines (Pasta con Sarde – Pasta chi Sardi ) Pasta con sarde is a traditional Sicilian dish that is made all over the island, using the same ingredients but differing in its… 

Pasta with Sicilian Violet Cauliflower ( Pasta con Broccoli Siciliani & Acciughe – Pasta cu Cavulu Scuru ) Sicilian Violet Cauliflower is a vegetable available all year in certain areas of Sicily, around Catania and in the hinterland… 

Baked Pasta with Chicken Livers and Gizzards ( Pasta al Forno con Fegatini e Rigaglie di Pollo – Pasta ‘Nfurnata cu Sucu ri Ficateddi ri Addina ) Chicken livers and gizzards are utilized in all… 

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 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 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 ( 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…