Recipes

First Courses

Overhead view of a nest of golden egg pasta with beef and pork ragù and grated Parmigiano in a white bowl
Marche

Maccheroncini di Campofilone with Slow-Simmered Ragu

Bucatini coated in golden cauliflower sauce with pine nuts and breadcrumbs in a white bowl on linen
Sicilian

Palermo Cauliflower Pasta (Pasta chi Vruoccoli Arriminati)

Wide shallow bowl of orange pumpkin rice soup with grated Parmesan, a sage leaf, and olive oil on a linen cloth
Northern Italy

Minestra di Riso e Zucca: Silky Italian Pumpkin Rice Soup

Shallow white bowl of clear golden broth holding fluted round marubini, with grated Grana Padano on a linen napkin
Lombardy

Marubini Cremonesi in Slow-Simmered Three-Meat Broth

Twist-wrapped tortelli cremaschi on a white platter with sage butter and grated Grana Padano
Lombardy

Tortelli Cremaschi with Amaretti and Raisin Filling

Three green strangolapreti in sage butter with grated Trentingrana in a white bowl on a wooden table
Northern Italy

Strangolapreti Trentini: Soft Spinach Bread Dumplings

Shallow white bowl of pale green nettle risotto with grated Parmigiano and lemon zest on a light wooden table
Risotto

Risotto alle Ortiche with Spring Nettles and Parmigiano

Bigoli tangled with shredded duck ragu in a white bowl, grated Grana on top, on a dark wooden table
Venetian

Bigoli col Ragu d’Anatra: Slow-Simmered Venetian Duck

Wide white bowl of tenerumi pasta in tomato broth topped with grated pecorino on linen, soft window light
Sicilian

Pasta con i Tenerumi: Sicilian Greens and Tomato Pasta

Overhead view of a shallow bowl with golden broth, floating cappelletti, and a dusting of grated parmigiano.
Emilia-Romagna

Cappelletti Romagnoli in Brodo: Filled Pasta Soup

Overhead view of golden risotto ai fiori di zucca in a shallow bowl topped with torn squash blossoms and parmesan.
Risotto

Risotto ai Fiori di Zucca (Squash Blossom Risotto)

Bowl of creamy risotto al Prosecco with a glossy wave-like surface, grated Parmigiano and chives on a rustic wooden table
Venetian

Creamy Risotto al Prosecco with Parmigiano Reggiano

Overhead view of Valmalenco gnocchi coated in browned butter, crisp sage leaves, and grated cheese on a rustic plate.
Alpine

Valmalenco Gnocchi with Cucul Greens and Browned Butter

Golden tortelli d'erbetta plated with browned butter, crisp sage leaves, and shaved Parmigiano on a white plate
Emilia-Romagna

Tortelli d’Erbetta with Ricotta, Parmigiano and Chard

Overhead view of umbrichelli al tartufo with glossy butter sauce, fresh truffle shavings, and parsley on a pale ceramic plate.
Umbrian

Umbrichelli al Tartufo: Handmade Umbrian Truffle Pasta

Close-up of creamy cabbage risotto in a shallow bowl, finished with grated Parmesan and cracked pepper on a linen napkin
Risotto

Creamy Winter Risotto with Savoy Cabbage and Parmesan

Bowl of risotto ai carciofi with sliced artichokes, parmesan shavings, and parsley on a pale marble countertop
Risotto

Risotto ai Carciofi: Creamy Artichoke Risotto with Lemon

Bowl of chestnut flour gnocchi coated in browned butter, crisp sage leaves and grated parmesan on a rustic wooden board
Tuscany

Homemade Chestnut Flour Gnocchi with Brown Butter

Overhead view of a rustic bowl of vegetable minestrone swirled with bright green pesto, steam rising over a linen napkin.
Ligurian

Minestrone alla Genovese: Simmered Soup with Pesto

Overhead shot of pumpkin gnocchi coated in browned butter, crisp sage leaves and shaved parmesan on a rustic plate.
Northern Italy

Pumpkin Gnocchi di Zucca in Sage Brown Butter Sauce

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