Fried Artichoke Hearts
If you love artichokes and you love a good crunch, you have to try these fried artichoke hearts. I remember my Grandpa made them once and I was obsessed ever since. There are two dipping sauces that I made for, which weren’t included in my video, but I will share. They were both good, but …
Spinach and Artichoke Pasta
Spinach and Artichoke dip has always been one of my favorite guilty pleasures. So, I thought, why not combine that with my ultimate favorite food…pasta! I’m not at all mad at the results. It came out really good and is definitely a dish that I will make again.
Creamy Carrot Pasta with Homemade Breadcrumbs and Burrata
While this is not a traditional Italian dish, I couldn’t help but try and get creative when I realized I had a whole bag of carrots that I didn’t want to go to waste. What what created was a slightly sweet, cheesy, crispy bowl of deliciousness.
Italian Roasted Potatoes
This is another dish that my Grandma always made. They are so easy to make. Roasted to golden perfection, each bite is a combination of crispiness on the outside and fluffiness on the inside.
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Rigatoni
Roasted red peppers have a sweet and smoky taste that pair nicely with a little bit of cream and the saltiness of Pecorino Romano.
Penne Pasta with Tomatoes and Black Olives
This is a pasta dish that my Grandma always made. It is packed with flavor and is so easy to make. Over time (if there is any left) it gets even better as all the flavors meld together!
Shells with Peas
This is the definition of a cozy winter meal. My mom used to make this all the time. It’s so easy, but has so much flavor. The sweetness of the peas are the perfect compliment to the saltiness of the chicken broth and Pecorino Romano.
Castelvetrano Olive and Basil Pesto
Castelvetrano olives come from Sicily and they are my absolute favorite! They have a slightly meaty flavor without having and overpowering “olive flavor.” When I was recently in Italy, I ate them wherever I could. Even my husband, who doesn’t normally love olives, couldn’t resist them. I wanted to try something different with these olives …