The trick to this grilled, garlic-rubbed sourdough bread bruschetta recipe is to marinate the fresh tomatoes and basil for maximum flavor. So juicy and delicious! Serves 6. Bruschetta and tomatoes are synonymous. To make it, you hardly need a recipe. Just a solid idea and good sourdough bread to start.
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 tomatoes, it’s a simple, do-ahead recipe for incredible pasta al pomodoro! Makes ~1 quart. Growing up, we didn’t call it pomodoro sauce. It was just “tomato sauce” the
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,
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio with Garlic Chips
My spaghetti aglio e olio recipe gets a noteworthy upgrade with fresh homemade pasta, crispy garlic chips, and toasted sourdough breadcrumbs for extra crunch. Serves 4. Agilo e olio is a traditional Italian pasta recipe made with 3 simple ingredients: pasta, garlic and olive oil. Common variations include parsley and
Fresh Pappardelle Pasta with Classic Basil Pesto
This pappardelle pesto is one of the easiest recipes you can make with Italian basil pesto (store-bought or homemade). It's light, summery and unbelievably delicious. Serves 4.





