The trick to this grilled, garlic-rubbed sourdough bruschetta recipe is to marinate the fresh tomatoes and basil for maximum flavor. So juicy and delicious! Bruschetta and tomatoes are synonymous. It’s a classic combination featured in restaurants and home kitchens over the world. Everyone knows it. However, the word “bruschetta” actually…
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Sourdough Bruschetta with Tomatoes and Basil
Authentic Pomodoro Sauce (Fresh or Canned)
This is my favorite, best-ever easy recipe for authentic homemade Italian pomodoro sauce. Whether it’s made with fresh tomatoes or top-quality canned, it’s a simple, do-ahead recipe for incredible pasta al pomodoro! Growing up, we never called it pomodoro sauce. It was simply called “tomato sauce” the familiar, rich red…
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Sicilian Potato Salad with Green Beans
Two types of string beans, herb marinated tomatoes, and crispy fried capers makes this Sicilian potato salad recipe different from the rest. Make it ahead (it gets better as it sits). Sicilian potato salad with green beans is an excellent seasonal side dish best enjoyed with grilled meat or fish,…
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Aglio e Olio {Garlic and Oil}
A classic dish of Italy’s cucina povera, this pasta aglio e olio recipe gets a noteworthy upgrade with crispy garlic chips and sourdough breadcrumbs. Agilo e olio (garlic and oil) is a traditional Italian pasta recipe made with 3 simple ingredients: pasta, garlic and olive oil. Common variations include parsley…
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Fresh Pappardelle Pasta with Classic Basil Pesto
Love pesto pasta? Step aside fusilli. Try it with fresh pappardelle pasta instead. Both homemade and store-bought will work! When it comes to classic basil pesto, a typical pasta pairing would be fusilli, busiate, or another twisted pasta shape reminiscent of a 1980’s telephone cord (remember land lines?). The herbaceous,…
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