Pasta with zucchini, cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes and capers is a simple dish, quick and tasty that can be prepared in different ways. This recipe is made with fresh tagliatelle (egg pasta) topped with zucchini and cherry tomatoes sautéed in olive oil and garlic. This healthy and colorful first course is perfect for a…
Pomodorini Confit (Cherry Tomatoes Confit)
Cherry tomatoes confit are deliciously caramelized cherry tomatoes, ideal to serve as an appetizer or side dish. They are also perfect as a topping for pasta or bruschetta. After having cut them in half, just season with salt, pepper, brown sugar, and oregano or thyme. Drizzle with some olive oil and bake for two hours….
Spaghetti con Bottarga e Pomodorini (Spaghetti with Bottarga and Cherry Tomatoes)
Spaghetti with bottarga (cured roe) and cherry tomatoes is a staple of the Sardinian cuisine, a tasty and nutritious first course. The addition of tomatoes give a special flavor and, why not, a touch of color; we eat with our eyes too! This is a typical fishermen’ dish, very rich in protein. The roe (the…
Spaghetti di Zucchine con Pesto e Pomodorini (Zucchini Spaghetti with Pesto and Cherry Tomatoes)
Turn your zucchini into pasta. Here is the recipe for raw zucchini spaghetti, a low-carb and gluten free recipe. These noodles – or better “zoodles” – are a light version of the traditional semolina spaghetti. An excellent summertime dish, it is re-hydrating and refreshing and is prepared with seasonal ingredients such as zucchini, tomatoes and…
Linguine con Zucchine e Pomodorini (Linguine with Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes)
Pasta with zucchini is a simple dish, quick and tasty that can be prepared in different ways. This recipe is made with linguine topped with zucchini and cherry tomatoes sautéed in olive oil and garlic. Linguine is a type of long pasta similar to spaghetti, but it is wider and flatter. It looks somewhat like…
Insalata di Lenticchie (Lentil Salad)
This lentil salad with fresh vegetables is a refreshing, summertime dish that you can enjoy either as a main course accompanied by cheese, or served as a side dish. This is a recipe you can prepare in advance and stored in the refrigerator for 12-24 hours. It is quick and easy, in fact, it is…
Insalata di Ceci (Chickpea Salad)
This is refreshing and healthy salad made with chickpeas, olives, tomatoes and onions, flavored with olive oil and fresh basil making this salad even more delicious. This is a perfect vegetarian dish for a light summer lunch and is best served fresh “just made” and at room temperature to heighten the flavor of tomatoes and…
Spaghetti al Pesce Spada e Capperi (Spaghetti with Swordfish and Capers)
Pasta is a great ingredient for preparing quick and delicious meals and is a real treat to make for someone special. Spaghetti with swordfish, capers and cherry tomatoes is a tasty first course to enjoy before your non-pasta secondo (like we Italians eat it), or as a solitary main dish, fast and easy to prepare. My…