If you're having a busy week, here's something that will make those weeknight meals a lot easier for you! The best part about this recipe, is that it's fast, fresh, and relatively easy on a budget! In this recipe, I'm going to teach you how to make fresh pasta from scratch, using simple ingredients. Let's get into it! Here's what you'll need:                      3 & 1/3 Cups Semolina Flour                      4 Large Eggs                      2 Tbsp Water                      1 Tbsp Olive Oil              ...

  Here's an easy Pesto Sauce Recipe for all you Italian food lovers! Pesto Sauce is so versatile, you can spread it on your favorite type of bread, and serve it as an appetizer, (with, or without Parmesan cheese)or make it ahead of time, and add it as a finishing touch to any pasta dish! It also pairs well with chicken. It serves as a great vegan option too(just omit the Parmesan cheese). Pesto Sauce is one of my favorite all-time recipes, and I'm going to share it with you! Now, let's get started! For this recipe, you'll need:                                                   1 Bunch Fresh Basil(I used a Purple Basil variety)                    ...

This is a recipe that's very simple to make, using basic ingredients, but you'll feel like you're in Rome. You know the saying:"When in Rome, do as the Romans do?" Well, with Cacio e Pepe, you'll be doing just that! This is an ancient Roman dish, that has withstood the test of time immemorial. It has made its way into modern times, as a staple in Italian cooking! From the hustle and, bustle of busy streets in Rome, to various cities across America, you'll find Cacio e Pepe anywhere, that's if you know just where to look! I'm going to break it down for you into basic components, using a more hands on, do it yourself approach, as I do in all my recipes. Here's what you'll need:                                                    ...

   If you like pasta, and potatoes? You're in for a real treat this time! I'm about to give you, what I call: "The Ultimate Gnocchi Recipe!" If not, the best gnocchi recipe ever! It's surely, an authentic Italian recipe. By now, you all know how I do it! If it isn't authentic, I won't even think about suggesting it! Unless of course, you all request it. The good thing here, is, you won't ever have to buy another package of store bought gnocchi ever again. Once you master the recipe, you're all set! The recipe itself is shrouded in mystery! If you watch the video at the bottom of this page, you'll find out all the important details. I highly suggest you do so. Trust me on this!  Okay, so here it goes.... For this recipe, you'll need:                                        ...

   Although, there is a bit of history behind this recipe, the origin is shrouded in mystery.  Several folk theories exist as to the origin of this sauce. While one version states that, cooks aboard Neapolitan ships returning from North America invented marinara sauce in the mid-16th century after the Spanish, introduced the tomato to Europe.   Have you ever wanted to make Marinara Sauce from scratch? Are you tired of the same ol' Pasta Sauces? Stop buying canned pasta sauce! No more pasta sauce from the jar. Not with this recipe. That's right! It's very easy to make, and your family meals will never be the same! Well, at least not when serving your favorite pastas. It all starts with a can of tomatoes. Here's what you'll need:                                        ...

   Are you ready for another authentic Italian recipe that's based around pasta, and of course, bacon? Did someone say:"bacon?" Yep! You guessed it! This isn't just any bacon. This recipe uses Pancetta, and the difference between Pancetta and, bacon is that Pancetta isn't smoked like bacon is! This dish was inspired by Penne, but I decided to put my twist on it, and used Trottole instead. I really like this pasta shape, since it has more room to hold sauce and, it makes for an even tastier flavor experience! For this recipe, you'll need:                                             1 pck Trottole Pasta                           ...

  This time, I'm coming to you with an all-time classic Italian Pasta dish! For all you Pasta lovers, this is the real deal! One of the most delicious recipes ever! None other than Spaghetti alla Carbonara. This dish was popularized during 1944, when Italy was freed by the allied powers, as American officers requested it. Since then, it has been known as "coal miner's spaghetti," in some parts of the U.S. Traditionally, it is prepared using either, guanciale, pancetta, or bacon. If you don't have pancetta on hand, you can use bacon. No worries! Let's get started! For this recipe you'll need:                                            1 Pack of Spaghetti                                            2 Cloves Garlic (minced)           ...

    If you're like me, and really love Italian food, then let me reintroduce you to what I think is one of the best pasta dishes. Here's one of the oldest Italian dishes ever. The combination of capers, olives, chili flakes, and tomatoes, make for a delicious pasta recipe. If not, the ultimate Pasta alla Puttanesca!  Although, this is classically made with Spaghetti, and Radiatore shape pasta, for this version, I used linguini, because I've found it helps carry the sauce better than spaghetti, and isn't as overly wide like Fettuccine. Here's what you'll need: 1/2 a bag of Linguini (or your favorite pasta)                                         1/4 cup of Kalamata Olives                             ...

Do you remember your time during Elementary School? Are you the type that gets nostalgic over those days? Are you always finding yourself trying to recapture those great memories? Have you ever wondered how they used to serve that familiar tasting Pizza? If you answered "yes," to any of those questions, then do I have the thing for you! This is a special recipe for making Pizza, that will leave you craving more. It's basically, the adult version of School Cafeteria Pizza, or Lunchroom Pizza. Some may even call it:"Schoolyard Pizza," which is what I called it.  The recipe itself, is very simple, and easy to make. It only requires the proper timing of when exactly to add in the respective ingredients. You may think of this as a two-fold recipe. The dough making process, as part one, as well as the full assembly of the pizzas themselves. That's part two!    For the dough you'll need:               ...