Podcast Episode 11: Carbonara
In this episode I talk about carbonara, a dish which is famous for raising passions of Italians but also often misunderstood.
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Pasta all’Amatriciana (recipe)
Pasta all’Amatriciana is one of a group of four outstanding Roman first courses. Learn about its origins and how to make it.
Fast Food pasta?
Some thoughts on the recent arrival of fast food pasta restaurants in Italy. I was prompted to try one out. Find out what I thought.
Spaghetti con la ‘nduja: recipe
‘Nduja is one of the latest Italian ingredients to reach almost cult status abroad. But what do you do with it? Try this simple and spicy pasta sauce.
The best bolognese: real ragù (recipe)
Ragù, also known as Bolognese sauce, is one of the best-known but most misunderstood dishes in Italian cuisine. Here, I give my recipe, traditional, authentic, and delicious.
5 pasta myths busted (and more)
Pasta is the jewel in the crown of Italian cuisine and has been so for centuries. Here we bust some myths about pasta and take a look at how Italians cook with it.