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Torta Pasqualina - An Italian Easter Pie
Traditionally eaten on Easter Sunday, Torta Pasqualina is a savoury pie that’s filled with a mixture of greens, cheese and eggs. It’s t...
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Spaghetti alla Nerano: How to Make Stanley Tucci's Favourite Pasta Dish
Spaghetti alla Nerano is a seemingly humble dish of pasta, fried courgettes and cheese that delivers big flavour – just ask Stanley Tucci.
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What is Fregula?
At first glance, fregula looks a lot like couscous – but it’s actually a rather dainty pasta shape. Fregula hails from the island of Sa...
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How to Make Aubergine Parmigiana
Aubergine parmigiana – or parmigiana di melanzane to the Italians – is a true comfort classic, and for good reason. From just a handful...
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How to Make Lorighittas Pasta
Lorighittas, an ancient pasta shape from Sardinia, are an intricately braided pasta shape, the recipe and techniques of which have been...
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The Perfect Penne all'Arrabbiata Recipe
The name of this dish - arrabbiata - refers to the “angry” heat of the chilli-laced tomato sauce. Learn how to make this iconic Roman s...
Culture, Recipes
Pasta Primavera: An 'Italian' Recipe with Surprising Origins
Pasta primavera – or springtime pasta – certainly sounds authentically Italian, but the dish actually has a unexpected story behind it....
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The Ultimate Guide to Pasta Portion Sizes
Pasta has a very important role to play in a healthy, balanced and happy diet – it’s just about getting your portion size right. Here’s...
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How to Make Flower-Shaped Ravioli
Springtime on a plate. That’s how we’d describe these fresh, flower-shaped ravioli. They’re a delight to look at, but it’s the filling ...
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How to Make a Torta Mimosa Cake
The torta mimosa - or mimosa cake in English - takes its name from its uncanny resemblance to the mimosa flower, given to women in Ital...
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Can I use Bread Flour to Make Pasta?
Even if you don’t have “00” or semola flour, there's a whole host of alternative flours you can use instead – including bread flour. Br...
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How to Make Protein-Packed Vegan Pasta
We’ve teamed up with our friends at EverGrain to create a spin on a traditional vegan pasta bianca dough. This isn’t just any pasta dou...
