Pasta Grammar
Pistachio-Crusted Beef Rolls | “Involtini Messinesi al Pistacchio” Recipe
These involtini meat rolls hail from the Sicilian city of Messina. They’re made by stuffing a beef or veal cutlet with seasoned bread...
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Pasta Grammar
- Aug 20
- 2 min
Sicilian Pistachio Cookies | Paste di Mandorla al Pistacchio Recipe
This is the pistachio-flavored version of our favorite Italian cookie: Paste di Mandorla. These unassuming cookies may not look like...
Pasta Grammar
- Apr 16
- 2 min
Pesto alla Trapanese Recipe | How to Make Sicilian Pesto Sauce
Everyone knows the famous basil-based “Pesto alla Genovese,” but few outsiders know that there are many different kinds of regional pesto...
Pasta Grammar
- Mar 19
- 4 min
Sciavata di Menfi | Stuffed Sicilian “Pizza Pie” Recipe
Sciavata di Menfi is a highly regional Sicilian dish, found just in one small village. A sort of stuffed “pizza pie,” this incredible...
Pasta Grammar
- Mar 5
- 2 min
Frittelle Dolci di Cavolfiore | Sweet Cauliflower Fritter Dessert Recipe
Cauliflower for dessert? Yep! In Sicily, they make these fried vegetable treats which are unbelievably yummy despite a surprisingly low...
Pasta Grammar
- Mar 5
- 3 min
Sicilian Cauliflower Pasta | “Pasta con i Broccoli Arriminati” Recipe
When my Calabrian wife, Eva, told me that this cauliflower pasta is one of Italy’s “best pasta dishes,” I was sure she was exaggerating....
Pasta Grammar
- Mar 5
- 3 min
Cudduruni con Cavolfiore | Savory Cauliflower Pie Recipe
Looking for a way to turn cauliflower into a stunning, centerpiece dish? Look no further! Variations of this savory pie can be found all...
Pasta Grammar
- Oct 30, 2022
- 1 min
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 6, 2021
- 2 min
Pasta c'Anciova | Sicilian Anchovy Pasta Recipe
This pasta dish was invented by Sicilian migrants in Milan, using Sicilian ingredients with a long shelf life which they could take with...
Pasta Grammar
- Sep 26, 2021
- 3 min
Gnocchuli Cavati | Sicilian Pasta Recipe
This handmade pasta is extremely rare, even in Italy. You won't find it on store shelves, so you either need to know someone who can make...
Pasta Grammar
- Sep 8, 2021
- 3 min
Homemade Cannoli Recipe | How to Make Cannoli from Scratch
Everyone loves cannoli, but very few people try making them from scratch. It's easier than you might think, though, and the results will...
Pasta Grammar
- Sep 5, 2021
- 2 min
Pasta cu i Cucunci | Sicilian Vegetable Pasta
This dish is an excellent example of how pasta water—full of starch and minerals—can be used to create incredibly creamy sauces with...
Pasta Grammar
- Aug 1, 2021
- 3 min
Scacciata Ragusana | Italian Folded Pizza Recipe
Although not technically a "pizza," this Sicilian dish is so delicious you just might prefer it to a classic pie! A hearty, tangy filling...
Pasta Grammar
- Jul 18, 2021
- 3 min
Arancini Recipe | How to Make Authentic Sicilian Arancini
In Sicily, arancini (or arancine in Palermo) come in many varieties with different fillings. This recipe is for the most classic...
Pasta Grammar
- Jul 18, 2021
- 4 min
Couscous Alla Trapanese Recipe | Authentic Sicilian Couscous
At one time or another, Sicily was conquered by just about every major Mediterranean power since the dawn of the bronze age. The result?...
Pasta Grammar
- Jul 18, 2021
- 3 min
Cassata Siciliana | Sicilian Cheesecake Recipe
Cassata is a decadent and colorful desert which speaks to the varied influences present in Sicilian cuisine. At its heart it is a simple...
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- Jun 13, 2021
- 2 min
Gelo di Mellone | Sicilian Watermelon Dessert Recipe
A classic summertime Sicilian treat, Gelo di Mellone is a simple but outstanding dessert. The classic preparation is made with watermelon...
Pasta Grammar
- May 23, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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