One of my favourite authentic Italian dishes and one I make a lot is Ragu. This is a deep, rich, hearty (usually) meat sauce that is delicious when served over pasta. Ragu is also super easy to make vegan, and I explain how to do that in the ‘Variations’ section of the recipe below. The […]
Easy Authentic Béchamel Sauce Recipe
Many of you have been asking me for my recipe for this, so here it is! Béchamel sauce is a simple, classic French sauce that is used as a base for many pasta dishes such as lasagna, mac and cheese and creamy pasta bakes. In my opinion, being able to quickly make a good Béchamel […]
Fresh Homemade Agnolotti Pasta Recipe
Today we are making Fresh Agnolotti pasta – Agnolotti is Italian for “priest’s hat” which is exactly what it looks like! This is a stuffed pasta similar to ravioli, but just different in shape. One of the great things about stuffed pasta is you can play with the fillings and stuff it full of the […]
Fresh Homemade Pierogi Recipe
Try this amazing homemade Pierogi recipe and recreate an eastern European favourite and one of Poland’s national dishes! These crescent shaped-dumplings are made by stuffing a dough with a variety of savoury or sweet fillings ranging from cottage cheese and blueberries to sauerkraut! This Fresh Pierogi Recipe is the basic cheese and potato recipe which […]
00 Pasta Flour Guide: Top 5 Picks to Make Homemade Fresh Pasta With
Type 00 pasta flour is one of the first choices for making fresh homemade pasta with. So if you want to make some hand-rolled fresh pasta from the comfort of your kitchen, the first step is choosing the right flour! Among the abundant options of pasta flour in the market, including semolina flour and all-purpose […]
Fresh Cappelletti Pasta Recipe
Cappelletti is a delicious stuffed fresh pasta from the region of Emilia-Romagna. In the Middle Ages, it was a luxury food for aristocrats, but with this recipe we can all enjoy it today! Cappelletti means “little hats” because that is what its’ shape looks like. You can actually do this, not only out of circles, […]
Traditional Fresh Tortellini Recipe
Nothing beats some homemade, delicious, fresh tortellini. If you have a craving for this beautiful Italian pasta and have some time to do it, it’s worth making at home! You can do it and this article will help you make it happen. Tortellini pasta is from the Italian region of Emilia, particularly Modena and Bologna. […]
Vegan Pasta Sauce Recipe
If you’re a vegan looking for pasta sauce recipes that suit you, you’ve come to the right place! It’s super simple and easy to make a delicious vegan pasta sauce with this recipe. There is a common misconception that healthy food, especially vegan food, is less likely to be delicious and that you don’t have […]
Top 5 All-Purpose Flours for Homemade Fresh Pasta
If you want restaurant-like fresh pasta at home, it starts with the ingredients. With pasta there is no ingredient more important than the flour. There are multiple types you can use, but today we’ll be rounding up the top 5 all-purpose flours and showing you how you can make amazing, fresh, homemade pasta even with […]
Fresh Mezzelune/Schlutzkrapfen Recipe
Are you looking for Fresh Mezzelune Recipe? We’ve got you covered! What makes Mezzelune special is the combination of Italian and German cuisine in one dish. Mezzelune is a semi-circular stuffed pasta, typical in the region of Northern Italy and called Schlutzkrapfen in South Tyrol and other nearby German-Speaking regions. This stuffed pasta is filled […]