On the Amalfi Coast, I discovered Spaghetti alla Nerano, a creamy, zucchini-forward pasta that quickly became an obsession. Silky, glossy, and deceptively simple, it’s built around the region’s rich Provolone del Monaco. Since that cheese can be hard (and expensive) to find outside Italy, I recommend substituting with a mix of aged Provolone and Parmigiano Reggiano, which still gives you that same deeply savory, melty finish.
Read MoreThis is pesto the way it’s meant to be eaten. Tossed with trofie, tender green beans, and soft potatoes, everything comes together into something that’s creamy, bright, and deeply satisfying. It’s simple, but every element has its place, making it one of those dishes that feels greater than the sum of its parts.
Read MoreThis is one of those recipes that proves you don’t need much to make something great. Sweet tomatoes, plenty of olive oil, soft garlic, and fresh basil come together into a sauce that clings perfectly to the pasta. It’s simple, instinctive cooking, and the kind of dish that feels like home every time.
Read MoreThese are the meatballs I grew up with - soft, rich, and simmered slowly in tomato sauce until everything comes together. Passed down from my Nonna to my Mum and now to me, it’s less about precision and more about memory, instinct, and the kind of cooking that stays with you long after the plate is cleared.
Read MoreThis is lasagne built for colder days - layered with sweet roasted pumpkin, a deep green kale and walnut pesto, and silky béchamel. Finished with crispy sage, it’s rich without feeling heavy, and comforting in a way that still feels balanced. The kind of dish that quietly wins over everyone at the table.
Read MoreThis is pasta e fagioli the way it’s meant to be - slow, patient, and deeply nourishing. Beans simmered with ham until tender, a broth built from simple ingredients, and a texture that turns naturally creamy as it cooks. Finished with pasta and Parmigiano, it’s rustic, filling, and the kind of dish that only gets better with time.
Read MoreThis is the soup you turn to when you need something simple, soothing, and restorative. A slow-simmered chicken broth, built with just a few ingredients, finished with delicate pastina, Parmigiano, and olive oil. It’s gentle, nourishing, and quietly satisfying - the kind of recipe that’s less about technique and more about care.
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