Pappardelle is one of our favourite pastas and it pairs beautifully in a white ragu meat sauce which is a quick dish to make if you want a change from the traditional red ragu sauce. Ingredients Method Add a drizzle of oil to a large sauce pan and add in the carrot, celery and onion and cook for 5 minutes. Now add the beef and … Continue reading Pappardelle al ragù bianco
We all know the classic Fettuccine Alfredo, well here we present to you our Fettuccine Alberti, it’s even better than the original! A quick, simple meal all the family will love! Ingredients Method Bring a large pot of salted to boil and add the pasta, cook until al dente. Melt the butter in a large sauté pan set over low heat. Once the butter has … Continue reading Fettuccine Alberti
The perfect snack, moist, sweet and melts in the mouth, the zucchini adds a level of moisture and subtle sweet flavour that will make this bread a must-make for your next afternoon snack. Ingredients Method Preheat oven to 180C/350F. Line an 9“-x-5” loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the long sides; In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking … Continue reading Pumpkin Zucchini Bread
Crisp almond flavored cookies made to celebrate All Saints Day. While North America celebrates October 31st, Halloween, or All Hallow’s Eve, In Italy, November 1st is a Roman Catholic holiday that Italians celebrate. It is called All Saints’ or All Souls Day, and this is a day for remembering your deceased family members. There are many different traditions followed on this special holiday, and each … Continue reading Ossa dei Morti – Bones of the dead
This easy homemade gnocchi recipe is the perfect way to use up leftover pumpkin after Halloween. Used instead of traditional potato, the mashed pumpkin gives the finished gnocchi a beautiful golden colour and sweet taste. Cooked with a simple sage butter sauce, this recipe is sure to warm you up on chilly autumnal evenings. Ingredients Method Steam the pumpkin in a colander set over a … Continue reading Pumpkin Gnocchi
Summer is over, so why not use those amazing left over zucchini and make our amazing Nerano dish. We all know the classic with spaghetti, but using these pillowy balls of potato make this dish extra special. Ingredients Method Put a large pot of salted water on to boil for the gnocchi. In a wide skillet over medium-high heat, add the zucchini and cook until tender … Continue reading Gnocchi alla Nerano
The most indulgent sauce you will ever taste! Creamy Gorgonzola, mixed with crunchy, nutty pistachio, wrapped around luscious locks of linguine! A match made in heaven! Ingredients Method Add the pasta to a pan of boiling salted water and cook until al dente. Add the cream to a large sauce pan on medium and cook for around 5 minutes. Add the gorgonzola and break up … Continue reading Linguine in a Creamy Gorgonzola and Pistachio Sauce
Tuscan style tomato and bread chopped salad is popular in the Summer in Italy. A perfect blend of flavours. Use dried (not stale) bread and salted tomatoes to make the best version of this classic Italian bread salad. Ingredients 2 1/2 pounds (1.1kg) mixed tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces 3/4 pound (340g) ciabatta or rustic sourdough bread, cut into 1 1/2–inch cubes (about 6 cups … Continue reading Tuscan Panzanella
A staple of the Mediterranean pantry, beans are a healthy, versatile and a super affordable ingredient. Who doesn’t love an easy three bean salad, perfect for summer. Ingredients 100g/1 cup canellini beans 100g/1 cup berlotti beans 100g/1 cup kidney beans 100g/1 cup chickpeas Handful fresh basil 60g/3 cups rocket/arugula 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 red onion finely sliced 1 cup black olives Extra virgin … Continue reading Italian Bean Salad
Fregola Salad Originating from the south of Italy in Sardinia, fregola has often been compared to couscous. Sardinians will often prepare it with fresh clams and tomatoes. As you can see, fregola look like tiny beads. These tiny beads have a wonderful nutty taste because they’ve been lightly toasted. Our fregola salad is very quick to make with healthy and simple ingredients and packed with … Continue reading Fregola Salad
The Alberti Twins 