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Pasta Grammar
May 30, 20211 min read
How to Make Tomato Sauce from Scratch | Simple Italian Spaghetti Sauce
This sauce is simple yet powerful. It is one of the basic building blocks of Italian cuisine. You can use it alone as a pasta sauce, or...


Pasta Grammar
May 23, 20213 min read
Sfincione di San Vito Recipe | Sicilian "Deep Dish Pizza"
Sfincione is a type of Italian "torta salata," or savory pie. This particular Sicilian version is actually similar to a Chicago deep dish...


Pasta Grammar
May 16, 20213 min read
Three Medieval Italian Recipes Fit for a King | Gnocchi, Fried Raviolo & Mortadella
Italian food, as we know it, is actually quite a recent phenomenon. It wasn't until the Columbian exchange, for instance, that Europe...


Pasta Grammar
May 9, 20213 min read
Stroncaturella: Homemade Calabrian Whole Wheat Stroncatura Pasta
Stroncatura (or "struncatura") is a classic Calabrian pasta that was originally made from the floor scraps of whatever the local flour...


Pasta Grammar
May 2, 20211 min read
'Nduja Egg Toast | Fried Egg with Spicy Calabrian Sausage
If you're the kind of person who likes to splash a little Tabasco on your eggs, then you've come to the right place. Cooking with a...


Pasta Grammar
May 2, 20211 min read
Italian Green Beans Recipe | Simple & Delicious Italian Side Dish
Italian cuisine is all about taking a few simple ingredients and elevating them into something truly delicious. This simple side dish...


Pasta Grammar
May 2, 20211 min read
'Nduja-Stuffed Chocolate Truffles | Simple Recipe for SPICY Chocolate
'Nduja is a spicy, slightly sour, spreadable pork sausage from Calabria. And it happens to pair wonderfully with chocolate. Seriously,...


Pasta Grammar
May 2, 20211 min read
Spicy Italian Pork Ribs Recipe | Authentic Calabrian Ribs
Most people wouldn't think of pork ribs when considering Italian food. However, pork is the "national meat" of Italy and, well, let's...


Pasta Grammar
Apr 25, 20213 min read
Authentic Italian Spaghetti & Meatballs Recipe | Yes, You Heard That Right...
Anyone who is somewhat familiar with Italian cuisine knows that a dish of "spaghetti and meatballs" is about as Italian as a mocha...


Pasta Grammar
Mar 28, 20213 min read
Torta Pasqualina | Authentic Italian Easter Pie Recipe
The most unique element of this savory Italian Easter cake is its unusual crust, formed by multiple layers of rolled dough with brushed...


Pasta Grammar
Mar 28, 20212 min read
Calabrian Easter Cookie | Authentic Italian Recipe
These southern Italian cookies are known by a different name in every town. Calabrians can at least all agree that they are delicious,...


Pasta Grammar
Mar 28, 20212 min read
Italian Stuffed Fried Eggs | Authentic Calabrian Recipe
These stuffed, fried eggs are an absolutely delicious appetizer and will have you coming back for more. Don't be turned off by the...


Pasta Grammar
Mar 21, 20212 min read
Salt-Crusted Fish Recipe | Authentic Italian Spigola al Sale
This unusual method for cooking whole fish seems extravagant, but it's actually a simple and light way to prepare a healthy meal! The...


Pasta Grammar
Mar 7, 20212 min read
'Nduja Pasta | Authentic Calabrian 'Nduja Recipe
What is 'nduja? You may have seen it on a trendy menu recently, or heard its name whispered amongst foodie enthusiasts. 'Nduja is a spicy...


Pasta Grammar
Feb 7, 20212 min read
Pici all'Aglione | Italian Garlic Pasta
A Tuscan specialty, this pasta dish pairs a tomato and garlic base with a thick, satisfying fresh pasta called "pici." Watch the Pasta...


Pasta Grammar
Feb 7, 20212 min read
Pasta alla Puttanesca | Authentic Italian Recipe
This savory pasta dish has a not-so-savory background: it was traditionally known as the food of choice for Neapolitan prostitutes! Don't...


Pasta Grammar
Jan 31, 20211 min read
Calamari Fritti | Authentic Italian Fried Calamari Recipe
Fried calamari is a popular dish all over the world, but it's often over-complicated and muddled with thick batter and heavy sauces. This...


Pasta Grammar
Jan 10, 20212 min read
Torta di Tagliatelle | Authentic Italian Pasta Cake Recipe
Torta di Tagliatelle ("Tagliatelle Cake," although it more resembles a pie) is an Italian dessert that boasts several different regional...


Pasta Grammar
Jan 3, 20213 min read
How to Make Neapolitan Pizza at Home
Neapolitan pizza is the Holy Grail of pie. However, the real deal requires a blazing hot wood-fired oven in order to acquire the...


Pasta Grammar
Dec 20, 20206 min read
Homemade Panettone | Authentic Italian Recipe
While Italians make and eat all kinds of regional Christmas desserts, panettone is the one treat that will be found in nearly every home...
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