Learn what makes Valtellina pizzoccheri special, which cheese and greens to use, and how to cook the buckwheat pasta at home.
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Malloreddus alla Campidanese: Sardinia’s Saffron Sausage Pasta
Learn what makes malloreddus alla Campidanese special, how saffron and sausage shape its flavor, and how to cook it at home.
Sunday Arrosto: Pork Loin in Milk, the Emilian Way
Make Emilia-Romagna’s pork loin in milk with a browned crust, tender slices, and a rustic milk sauce, plus clear doneness and storage tips.
Risotto al Tartufo Bianco: Rice Worthy of the White Diamond
Learn how to choose rice, cook a quiet, creamy risotto, and shave fresh white truffle over it at just the right moment.
Zuppa di Farro: Spelt Soup from the Garfagnana
Learn what makes Garfagnana zuppa di farro special, which grain to buy, and how to cook this hearty Tuscan bean and farro soup at home.
Frittata di Pasta: Naples’ Genius Answer to Leftover Spaghetti
Turn leftover spaghetti into a crisp Neapolitan frittata di pasta, with practical tips for choosing a style, flipping it, and storing it safely.
Forget Lasagna: Million Dollar Spaghetti Is So Much Easier
The Kitchn reviews million dollar spaghetti, a baked pasta layered with meat sauce, noodles and cheese as a less labor-intensive alternative to lasagna.
Sunday Polenta: Creamy First, Grilled Later — One Pot, Two Meals
Make one batch of polenta creamy for Sunday dinner, then chill and grill the reserved half for an easy second meal.
Pappardelle al Cinghiale: Wild Boar Ragù, the Tuscan Autumn Standard
Learn what makes Tuscan pappardelle al cinghiale special, how to choose boar and pasta, and how to cook a tender ragù safely at home.
Pasta e Ceci: The Chickpea Pasta Romans Crave on Cold Nights
Learn how Rome’s pasta e ceci gets its creamy broth, which pasta to use, and how to cook, store, and reheat this cozy chickpea dinner.