Orecchiette Pasta with Cauliflower, Sausage and Cheese

Orecchiette Pasta with Cauliflower, Sausage and Cheese

In doing some research for my “Flavors of Puglia” cooking class,  I came across a food and travel blog called “Food Lovers Odessey”.  In one of Chef Kathy’s postings from 2012, she featured a trip to Salento where this pasta dish was thoughtfully prepared by 

Homemade Potato Gnocchi

Homemade Potato Gnocchi

There is nothing like the taste of freshly made potato gnocchi….They are lovingly made by hand and if done properly….these little dumplings will taste like soft clouds of deliciousness in your mouth..   I bet many of you have ordered them in Italian restaurants and 

Campanelle Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

Campanelle Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage

Don’t you just love a “meal in one” pasta dish?   Then you have to prepare this pasta dish for your family. It is a tasty and nutritious combination of bitter greens. zesty italian sausage, red pepper flakes and broth. The “campanelle”  cone shaped pasta will 

Pasta al Forno with Roasted Vegetables

Pasta al Forno with Roasted Vegetables

Spring has arrived….Yay…A perfect time of year to prepare this beautiful “pasta al forno”… a baked pasta   that celebrates the simplicity of seasonal spring vegetables.  What makes this dish exceptionally delicious is that I roasted the vegetables ahead …as this process intensifies and enhances 

Pasta e Piselli (Pasta & Peas)

Pasta e Piselli (Pasta & Peas)

Pasta e piselli..what can I say….It is perfecto!!…..just so simple and good … It brings back warm memories of my mother as this was one of her favorite dishes to make for us…..Thank you for this beautiful recipe mom. Even my Irish son-in-law likes this