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From Chestnut Flour to Castagnaccio: A Journey Through Rural Tuscany
Once a humble peasant dish, today it’s a beloved staple on autumn tables and at seasonal festivals
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Stuffed Pasta with Fall Flavor: Pumpkin and Bacon Tortelli
An Italian classic that marries the creamy sweetness of pumpkin with the savory depth of bacon

Ligurian Picagge with chestnut flour: the pasta of Autumn
Picagge, an ancient hand-rolled pasta from Liguria, now in its autumn version with chestnut flour

Cozy up with a bowl of Pasta e Fagioli this fall
Join us in cooking this beloved Italian classic, just the way our Cesarina Emilia makes it

Chestnut Flour Tagliatelle with Sausage, Pumpkin, and Taleggio Fondue
From the Modenese Apennines, a recipe with chestnut flour as the star ingredient of a pasta with a unique and original flavor

Between tradition and the art of recovery: Gnudi
A typical dish of Tuscan tradition, gnudi tell the story of food reuse and a love for simple cooking

Fresh Capunti Pasta with Arugula and Sweet Cherry Tomatoes
Simple and fast to prepare, and just as delicious served cold as a summer pasta salad

Pici pasta with aglione sauce
An authentic and genuine Tuscan dish where handmade pici pasta meets the delicate aroma of Valdichiana’s aglione

A dive into flavor with Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
A simple and irresistible recipe that tastes like Italian summer and tradition

Spaghetti alla Nerano: the scent of summer on the Amalfi Coast becomes a dish
A simple first course that combines the delicacy of zucchini with the bold character of Provolone del Monaco

Spaghetti in lemon-infused water
Mediterranean elegance: a traditional Campanian dish that has won over the palate of the Japanese Empress

Wild asparagus risotto with spring herbs
A journey through spring flavors where freshness, aroma, and tradition meet in an elegant and flavorful dish

Pasta Alfredo
Discover the original recipe of Pasta Alfredo, the Italian dish born in Rome that became an icon of American cuisine

Pinoli di Bobbio: the gastronomic gem of the Trebbia Valley
A rare dish with a rich history, made with simple ingredients yet full of flavor

Busiate with Sicilian broccoli
A tribute to Sicilian tradition: handmade busiate with broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, and toasted breadcrumbs.

Strawberry Risotto: the unexpected springtime first course
With its tantalizing sweet-and-sour flavor, this first course is sure to impress friends and family

Rustic Tuscan traditions: Pappa al Pomodoro
Only three ingredients for a healthy and tasty dish everyone will love

The Lake Carbonara to celebrate Carbonara Day 2025
A reinterpretation of the famous Roman dish that will win you over!

Pappardelle with ricotta, caramelized onions, and crispy guanciale
A stuffed version of the famous pasta shape, where contrasting flavors and textures come together in perfect harmony

Canederli with nettles
A delicious "zero waste" dish from Trentino that transforms stale bread into flavorful and tasty canederli

In the heart of Apulia: Tiella with potatoes, rice, and mussels
Also known as Tiella barese, a dish where each layer is a celebration of Mediterranean flavors

Like wheat-ears on the plate: Culurgiones
Traditional Sardinian ravioli with a soft potato-based filling

Lasagne di Carnevale (Carnival Lasagna)
A traditional Neapolitan dish, the star of the table on Mardi Gras and Fat Thursday