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pasta e fagioli with ditalini pasta

Pasta E Fagioli Recipe

italian cookingSM Italy Family
Pasta e Fagioli Pasta e fagioli, meaning "pasta and beans", is a traditional Italian dish. Like many other Italian favorites including pizza and polenta, the dish started as a peasant dish, being composed of inexpensive ingredients. Serving Size: 4-6 1 cup dry cannellini beans, soaked (or 14oz can of cannellini beans) 1 cup ditalini pasta or small shelled pasta 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Optional: [...]
pasta e fagioli with ditalini pasta

Pasta E Fagioli Recipe

italian cookingSM Italy Family
Pasta e Fagioli Pasta e fagioli, meaning "pasta and beans", is a traditional Italian dish. Like many other Italian favorites including pizza and polenta, the dish started as a peasant dish, being composed of inexpensive ingredients. Serving Size: 4-6 1 cup dry cannellini beans, soaked (or 14oz can of cannellini beans) 1 cup ditalini pasta or small shelled pasta 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Optional: [...]
Summer Farro Salad with Grape Tomatoes, Red Onion, Mozzarella Cheese

Summer Farro Salad

Taylor Markarian
If you're unfamiliar with this ancient grain, get ready to fall in love at first bite! Farro can be used in an easy light salad like this, or even in rich risottos. It has a nutty texture and has the same nutritional benefits as brown rice. Try this recipe as a side dish, or even [...]
Grilling Chicken and Tomatoes Outdoors

3 Italian-Inspired Grill Recipes for Your Next Cookout

Sarah Bichsel
We're full swing into summer now and with July 4th approaching, it's only natural to be yearning for those delicious and easy grill recipes! Here are 3 of our favorites for those meat lovers. Grilled Chicken Marinated in Mustard & Herbs Serving Size: 4 Ingredients 6 pcs of chicken - drumsticks and thighs suggested  1 1/2 cups of loosely packed herbs [...]
Easy Summer Tuscan Panzanella Salad

Easy Summer Tuscan Panzanella Salad

italian breadSM Italy Family
As we approach summer, sometimes all we want is a light, refreshing salad. Panzanella always does the job for us! Essentially a salad made of bread and vegetables (most commonly tomatoes), the simple combination of ingredients results in a delectable meal-worthy course.  Simple and delicious. Both are possible with panzanella! Serving Size: 4 Ingredients 1 loaf Italian or artisan [...]
Slice of Pastiera Cake with Candied Fruit and Powdered Sugar

How to Make Pastiera

easterFrancesco
Pastiera Napoletana is an Easter necessity. Made with soft cooked wheat, candied fruit, and ricotta cheese, it is one of the most iconic Italian dessert recipes.
cotechino and lentils Italian New Year's dish

What Is Cotechino?

cotechinoTaylor Markarian
It would be unfair to claim that this Italian delicacy’s popularity is a recent occurrence. Cotechino (Zampone) has been enjoyed by Italians, and other ethnic groups for that matter, for centuries. However, its history is just as intriguing. It all began in Gavello; a town in the Italian region of Veneto, about 37 miles southwest of Venice. In 1511, Gavello [...]