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Spaghetti with Clam and Tomato sauceThis is one of my favorite last minute, throw together pastas. I generally use canned clams and canned Italian plum tomatoes (except in the summer/fall when wonderful fresh roma tomatoes are available), so this requires only a trip to the pantry. Our kids enjoy this as well. Recommended pasta: Spaghettini, thin spaghetti, takes to… |
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Spaghetti alla cipolla rossa e aliciThis was not a dish my grandmother Angelina ever made, as far as I know, but it is certainly the kind of pasta-cum-vegetable dish that formed the foundation of her culinary repertoire. The robust flavor and texture of the onion and anchovy sauce would go well with other long pasta shapes like linguine or even bucatini. |
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Roman Nights
Remember the first time your had dinner in Rome? I do - an amazing small restaurant near the American embassy, Tuscan red flowing from carafs, and a number of small plates including roasted chicken, sausage, and greens - all prepared with fennel and garlic. All done "family style". Ah, and how can I forget the cured meats and cheese!
There's something about this cuisine and the pairing of simple red wine that takes me away. Absolutely love this kind of lifestlye. Hope you do too.
There's something about this cuisine and the pairing of simple red wine that takes me away. Absolutely love this kind of lifestlye. Hope you do too.
