Seafood carbonara with octopus
A seafood carbonara with octopus and an egg-and-Pecorino cream, original but still balanced and creamy.
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Spaghetti carbonara, creamy and well coated
Spaghetti carbonara with egg yolks, Pecorino and crisp guanciale, rich but balanced and properly creamy.
Umbrian torta al testo, soft and ready to fill
An Umbrian flatbread cooked in a pan, soft inside and lightly golden outside, ideal for many savoury fillings.
Homemade Puff Pastry, Flaky and Many-Layered
Homemade puff pastry with flour, butter, and water: flaky, light, and many-layered. The base for vol-au-vents, mille-feuille, and savory tarts.
Rolled Frittata with Spinach, Mortadella and Ricotta
A baked spinach frittata rolled up with creamy ricotta and mortadella: an impressive cold starter that takes just 30 minutes and gets even better after chilling.
Spaghetti with Pistachio Pesto and Breaded Prawns, a Sicilian Classic
Spaghetti with pistachio pesto and breaded prawns: a refined Sicilian summer pasta ready in 30 minutes, creamy, fragrant and with a satisfying crunchy crust.
Creamy lemon and thyme risotto
Lemon and thyme risotto: a creamy, fragrant and light first course with Carnaroli rice, lemon zest and a Parmigiano finish.
Minestrone with Pearl Barley and Pesto, Hearty and Fragrant
A hearty Italian minestrone with pearl barley, seasonal vegetables and a spoonful of basil pesto to finish: a satisfying vegetarian soup ready in under an hour.
Baked Spinach and Ricotta Frittata
Baked spinach and ricotta frittata: soft, flavourful and easy to slice ahead of time for a fuss-free weekday lunch or light dinner.
Gnocchi with Cherry Tomatoes and Stracciatella, Creamy Without Cream
Potato gnocchi with pan-sautéed cherry tomatoes and cold stracciatella spooned on at the end: a creamy, vegetarian pasta course ready in under 25 minutes.
Rice Salad with Tuna and Green Beans — a Proper Summer Lunch
A hearty rice salad with tuna, green beans and black olives: fresh, well-balanced and ready in under 35 minutes, perfect for meal prep or a summer lunch on the go.