First Courses – Page 3

26MAY

Basil and ricotta stuffed cannelloni

A real taste explosion: cannelloni with pesto sauce (that is a typical Italian basil sauce) and ricotta cheese are a delicious version of a classic of Italian cuisine, ideal for those who don’t like meat or for those who want to try something different from the traditional “ricotta and spinach”. This delicious filling, soft and […]

20MAY

Chicken and pea pasta sauce

Do you want something new? Then it’s time to try the chicken and pea sauce! So delicious and very simple, ideal for pasta but also for risotto or as delicious filling for tacos (just like chili!) Try it and you will never leave it! SERVES 8-10 PEOPLE READY IN 1H 10′ INGREDIENTS: 1 chicken […]

03MAY

Pasta flan with zucchini and shrimps

It had been a really long time that I wanted to make this pasta flan and I finally did it! I tasted it for the first time in single-portion version during a holiday in Sicily under a stunning sunset. I can’t wait to go back to that wonderful place but for the moment I’m trying […]

02APR

Trout sauce lasagna

This recipe recalls me a beautiful memory. A dinner in my Trentino with the foodblogger friends I met during an equally fantastic project, who for the occasion, moved from all over Italy (including islands!) to come here on Garda lake. And what could we eat, but lake fish? Well: delicious lasagna with trout sauce. […]

23MAR

Red cabbage dumplings “canederli” (or purple cabbage??)

Whether served broth or dry, dumplings are a complete and nutritious main course. So many ways to make them: with vegetables, meat or cheese… and the result is always an extraordinary recipe, rich in taste. After the delicious experience with radicchio, I’ve tried a new version with red cabbage (or purple cabbage? I never know […]

07MAR

Beetroot spätzle

Color power! Spätzle are dumplings ready in just a few minutes that can really be prepared with many, many different ingredients. This is the turn of the beetroot which, in addition to giving a pleasant slightly sweet note, transforms this first course into a triumph of color: particularly suitable for celebrating Women’s Day ! Do […]

08FEB

Potato cream and sausage pasta

If you are looking for a way to “get rid of” leftover boiled potatoes, here is my idea to make a very velvety cream, ideal for pasta! There is also a little milk in the recipe, but if you are intolerant you can easily replace it with water! 100% guaranteed velvety result! SERVES 4 […]

17JAN

Rib pasta sauce

What’s better than pasta? especially with a juicy sauce? If you are of the same opinion, you cannot resist o try the rib sauce: easy to prepare and rich in taste! … and then don’t worry, at the first step of the recipe I’ll tell you the secret to make it a little lighter […]

13DEC

Fennel & potato gratin

Can a vegetarian dish earn the 1st position of the festive menu? Sure! And this pan of fennel and potatoes is proof of that. Simply greedy. You can serve them instead of a lasagna or as a succulent side dish, trust me and try them. SERVES 4 PEOPLE READY IN 40′ INGREDIENTS: 3-4 […]

10DEC

Baked pasta with crust

How are you preparing for Christmastime? In my family , thanks to the numerous birthdays in December , there are so many opportunities for general rehearsals So, this year I’ve tried a velvety and creamy bakedpasta in crust!A real delicacy. Making it is very simple, it’s so scenographic and above all it’s a baking recipe […]