Pasta — Recipes — Pancakes and Biscotti

Farfalle with zucchini + ricotta

The perfect way to use up the last of your annual summer zucchini haul.

Pasta, VegetarianFrancesa BruzzeseSeptember 20, 2024

Pasta al forno pancetta e piselli

A Spring-y pasta dish: shells baked with creamy béchamel, a double dose of cheese, and lots of pancetta and peas.

Pasta, EasterFrancesa BruzzeseMarch 17, 2024Comment

Lentil & Mushroom Ragù

A hearty, flavorful (plant-based!) ragù made with lentils and mushrooms in place of the usual meat.

Vegan, Vegetarian, PastaFrancesa BruzzeseJanuary 10, 2024Comment

Pasta al forno alla siciliana

A festive, cozy, Sicilian baked pasta, complete with ragù, peas, and lots of cheese.

Pasta, ChristmasFrancesca BruzzeseDecember 15, 2023

Sweet potato gnocchi + gorgonzola and walnuts

Featherlight, fiery orange gnocchi served in a luxurious, gorgonzola walnut sauce.

Pasta, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian, ChristmasFrancesca BruzzeseNovember 27, 2023autumn

Pasta allo Scarpariello

A saucy, spicy, cheesy take on the typical pasta al pomodoro (bonus: it makes perfect use of summer tomatoes).

Pasta, VegetarianFrancesa BruzzeseJuly 24, 2023pasta and risotto, italian recipes, savory, summer

Penne all'arrabbiata

Recipe #3 for Vegan January! Rome’s own penne all’arrabbiata, made with a spicy, garlicky tomato sauce, a bit of parsley, and no cheese at all.

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pasta, SeriesFrancesa BruzzeseJanuary 23, 2023italian recipes, pasta and risotto

Pasta al forno con ragù e besciamella

Reminiscent of a lasagne alla bolognese, this cozy, winter-friendly baked pasta is made with a beefy ragù and topped with béchamel and lots of Parmesan.

Pasta, ChristmasFrancesa BruzzeseDecember 16, 2022savory, italian recipes

Pasta al forno con crema di zucca

Pasta dressed up in a velvety, sage-infused pumpkin sauce, complete with lots of punchy Parmesan, buttery taleggio, and earthy sage. Need I say more?!

Pasta, Vegetarian, ThanksgivingFrancesa BruzzeseNovember 1, 2022pumpkin, pasta and risotto, autumn

Pesto bianco + 7 more pesto recipes

Looking to expand your pesto repertoire? This pesto bianco hailing from Liguria veers significantly off the beaten path of traditional basil pesto, with creamy, dreamy ricotta taking center stage.

Vegetarian, Pasta, Recipe CompilationsFrancesca BruzzeseAugust 24, 2022pasta and risotto, italian recipes, savory, summerComment

Spaghetti alla puttanesca

A quick, pantry friendly pasta, with an odd moniker, made with lots of garlic and hot pepper, punchy capers, briny olives, and juicy tomatoes.

Pasta, VegetarianFrancesa BruzzeseJuly 22, 2022italian recipes, pasta and risotto, summerComment

Pasta e fagioli

A humble, grounding dish to balance out all the holiday cookie exchanges, Christmas parties, and and feasts — pasta e fagioli is just what you need this December.

Pasta, Vegetarian, Soup, VeganFrancesa BruzzeseDecember 6, 2021italian recipes, savory, soup, pasta and risotto Comments

Pesto alla siciliana

Hailing from Sicily, my new favorite pesto stars fragrant basil, punchy Parmesan, creamy ricotta, sweet tomatoes, buttery pine nuts, spicy garlic, and earthy olive oil. Need I say more?!

Pasta, VegetarianFrancesca BruzzeseJuly 29, 2021italian recipes, summer, savory, pasta and risotto, easyComment

Fettuccine alla papalina

Fettuccine alla papalina, a Roman pasta with ties to the Vatican itself, but more importantly: a glorious mound of tangled fettuccine dressed in a silky, eggy sauce, dotted with prosciutto, packed with sweet Spring peas, and boasting a generous dose of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Pasta, Roman, EasterFrancesa BruzzeseMay 31, 2021pasta and risotto, italian recipes, savory, springComment

Pasta Series #16: Cannelloni ricotta e spinaci

Pasta Series #16: homemade cannelloni, or rather silky fresh pasta sheets stuffed with a ricotta and spinach filling, then covered with luxurious bechamel and baked until golden brown and bubbling. Need I say more?!