I think I need to start a new post category called “Things I thought I hated”. First up: tomato sauce. I have never really liked tomato sauce. On pizza, sure. On pasta? Not so much. Maybe I’ve just never had the chance to try really good tomato sauce. The thing is, tomato sauce usually … Continue reading
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Pasta with Peas and Prosciutto
I’ve been making this dinner for so long that I can’t remember where I first found the recipe, or how it’s changed over the years. I do know that this was the first meal I made in my tiny Italian kitchen during study abroad, so I love it for sentimental reasons. I also love it … Continue reading
Hearty Zuppa Toscana
Across the Atlantic, I’m sure there are Italians confused by this thing Americans call Zuppa Toscana – a creamy broth studded with potatoes and sausage and marked by the dark green of just barely wilted kale. Zuppa is Italian for soup, so what we’re calling this amazing meal in a bowl is, essentially, Tuscan Soup. … Continue reading