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Pasta Grammar
Mar 26, 20238 min read
Authentic Italian Potato Gnocchi Recipe | How to Make & Serve Gnocchi Pasta
Gnocchi are a traditional Italian pasta, usually made with potatoes and flour, that can be served in many delicious ways. While pre-made...


Pasta Grammar
Jan 23, 20232 min read
How to Make Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce | Simple & Easy Recipe
A basic tomato sauce, whether it’s meant for a plate of spaghetti or an eggplant parmigiana, should be very simple. High quality tomatoes...


Pasta Grammar
Dec 11, 20221 min read
Castagnaccio Recipe | Italian Chestnut Cake
This super simple chestnut cake was traditionally made with chestnut flour and water—that's it! While today it's common to add raisins,...


Pasta Grammar
Nov 27, 20223 min read
Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino Recipe | Plus Some Italian-Approved Variations
Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino is one of the simplest pasta dishes there is. It's so simple that the name is simply a list of the ingredients:...


Pasta Grammar
Oct 30, 20221 min read
Zucca in Agrodolce | Sicilian Sweet & Sour Squash Recipe
This Sicilian dish dresses shallow-fried squash with a sweet and sour marinade. It's delicious, and a great way to make a stand-out...


Pasta Grammar
Oct 23, 20221 min read
Frascatula | Italian Broccoli Polenta Recipe
This Calabrian polenta dish is a little unusual in that the polenta is cooked directly with vegetables (in this case broccoli) and...


Pasta Grammar
Sep 11, 20221 min read
Pappa al Pomodoro Recipe | Tuscan "Bread Soup"
We often joke that good bread dipped in homemade tomato sauce is one of the best Italian dishes anyone can hope to eat. Unsurprisingly,...


Pasta Grammar
Sep 11, 20222 min read
Cherry Tomato Sauce | The BEST Tomato Sauce Recipe
We're willing to bet that, for a lot of people, this is going to be the best tomato sauce they can possibly make. Cherry (or grape)...


Pasta Grammar
Aug 14, 20222 min read
Caponata di Melanzane | Authentic Italian Eggplant Recipe
There are many caponata recipes in Italy, but this is our favorite way to make the classic eggplant dish. Its sweet and sour flavor is...


Pasta Grammar
Aug 14, 20222 min read
Mamma Rosa's Eggplant Recipe
This is Mamma Rosa's real, genuine, eggplant recipe. It is always to be found on her table as a go-to side dish. It's a very simple dish...


Pasta Grammar
Jul 31, 20221 min read
Insalata Pantesca | Italian Potato Salad Recipe
This classic, Italian potato salad comes from the Sicilian island of Pantelleria. Unlike heavier mayo-laden versions, this potato salad...


Pasta Grammar
Jun 19, 20222 min read
Zucchine alla Scapece | Ancient Italian Zucchini Side Dish
This minty Neapolitan zucchini dish is very old—some attribute it to the ancient Romans. The drying and frying of the zucchini take a...


Pasta Grammar
Jun 12, 20222 min read
Spaghetti allo Scammaro | Simple, Delicious Italian Pasta Recipe
This simple pasta dish from Naples was created as a way to eat when meat and other expensive ingredients were not available. Despite...


Pasta Grammar
Jun 5, 20223 min read
How to Make “Pasta con Ceci” | Italian Chickpea Pasta Recipe
This is Eva's favorite pasta dish of all time! Try it and you'll see why. It’s a very simple dish: chickpeas cooked in tomato sauce and...


Pasta Grammar
Feb 23, 20223 min read
How to Make Grissini | Italian Breadstick Recipe
Grissini are the authentic Italian breadstick, invented during the 17th century in Turin. Apparently a young Duke suffered from...


Pasta Grammar
Jan 16, 20222 min read
Italian Cannellini Beans | Authentic Calabrian Recipe
Everyone in Italy cooks beans in their own way, so it's hard to point to a "real" recipe. This is a pretty typical Calabrian preparation!...


Pasta Grammar
Jan 16, 20222 min read
Pasta e Fagioli | Authentic Italian Pasta & Beans Recipe
Pasta e fagioli (often referred to as "pasta fazool" in America) is commonly served as a soup outside of the Boot. In southern Italy,...


Pasta Grammar
Nov 17, 20212 min read
Minestrone | Authentic Italian Soup Recipe
This soup takes some time to make, but it's simple and delicious! Feel free to substitute any of the given vegetables with similar...


Pasta Grammar
Oct 3, 20212 min read
Panelle Recipe | Sicilian Street Food
Panelle is a Sicilian street food, consisting of a chickpea “polenta” that is fried and either served like french fries, or on a sesame...


Pasta Grammar
Jan 17, 20213 min read
Calabrian “Curujicchi” | Savory Italian Donut Recipe
A Calabrian delicacy, this version of the highly regional "curujicchia" hails from the village of Dasà. A light, fluffy and savory potato...
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