Gino's Noodle Dough by J. Gino Genovesi

Noodles, in many forms, have been a staple food in many parts of the world for centuries. China, Japan, Italy all take credit for creating the noodles. However, the earliest records appear in a book written between AD25 to 220 in China. No matter the origin, noodles have been a staple food, relatively cheap, quick to prepare and…

Pasta with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes by Salad Foodie

I am enamored with pasta, tomatoes and basil recipes and have tried out several. This one is from Cook's Country (April/May 2015) and indeed has robust tomato flavors by roasting them! See Useful Links below for an earlier posted and similar recipe that we liked well too.

Fettucine Nero by Jason Balestrieri

Gnocchi by J. Gino Genovesi

If you have never had gnocchi, you are in for a great dish. I refer to my dish as Gnocchi even though the dough contains no potatoes.. Many areas refer to this dish as Cavetelli. What ever they are called, they are a superior meal. When ever my children come home or during Easter and Christmas, this is what they ask for.…

Grandmother’s Handkerchief & Sausage Soup (Fazzoletto di nonna e la zuppa di salsiccia) by Windle Grissett

A friend of mines mom was making pasta sheets, which I thought was to be for ravioli or manicotti crepes. Turns out she was making something I never heard of "grandmother's handkerchief". I decided to combine this with a soup recipe. Enjoy!!

Fetuccine mixed with leeks and cattle fish, squid sauce by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Fetuccine mixed with leeks and cattle fish, squid sauce

spaghette with tomato by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

spaghette with tomato

Pappardelle Bolognese by Lacy DeVeney

Fresh rolled pappardelle pasta with homemade bolognese sauce, using veal, pork & pancetta, the perfect combination for my most favorite pasta dish

Spaghetti sea food by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Spaghetti sea food

Penne with tomato sauce by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Penne with tomato sauce

Spatzle by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Spatzle

Rotini with Swiss Chard by Salad Foodie

Healthy and delicious, this recipe is a stand-out as a vegetarian main dish or side dish. Simple preparation and quick cooking bring this pasta charmer to your table. Bump up nutrition by using whole wheat pasta. Fresh spinach can be subbed for chard.