Category Archives: Pasta

Pasta with Ricotta and Pesto

Posted on November 8, 2023 by Peter Bocchieri

My grandparents used to have macaroni with ricotta quite often. It’s a simple yet tasty way of dressing your pasta. Aside from adding some black pepper, the dish only included those two ingredients. I’m a big fan of ricotta. It’s … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti with Sundried Tomato Pesto

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Peter Bocchieri

This is not the classic pesto recipe with adding sun-dried tomatoes. There are no nut meats here or grated Pecorino Romano cheese. This is an uncooked pasta dressing that comes from Sicilian peasantry. The addition of toasted breadcrumbs is the … Continue reading →

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Macaroni with Bacon and Peas

Posted on May 28, 2023 by Peter Bocchieri

This is a very satisfying meal. I’ve seen it made many ways. Some add tomato sauce, some prepare it like a soup. I love the combination of smokey American bacon and peas, if you use pancetta it changes the whole … Continue reading →

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Fusilli with Meat Sauce and Peas

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Peter Bocchieri

Enemies At The Gate Ever had a childhood memory that became an Urban Legend? Well, this is one of them. This story has been told more times at family gatherings then the time my cousin stole and hid my grandfather’s … Continue reading →

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Cavatelli with Eggplant Sauce

Posted on September 19, 2021 by Peter Bocchieri

I truly believe Sicilians, more than anyone, worship the eggplant. Many regions of southern Italy and Mediterranean chefs cook with the purple jewel but, at least in my house, the eggplant ruled supreme. We fried them, baked them, roasted them, … Continue reading →

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Linguine with Tuna, Capers and Olives

Posted on September 14, 2021 by Peter Bocchieri

It’s hard to believe summer is officially over. Lots of things change after Labor Day. Living in the Poconos in North East Pennsylvania, Labor Day is the last hurrah of vacationers that come here to play. The next day you … Continue reading →

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Cavatelli with Broccoli and Italian Sausage

Posted on August 22, 2021 by Peter Bocchieri

This dish has all the flavors I grew up eating from my grandmother’s kitchen. Pork and broccoli with garlic and oil with the olives. The cavatelli turn this into a complete meal that is very tasty and satisfying. This is … Continue reading →

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Pasta all’Amatriciana

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Peter Bocchieri

When you get a hold of guanciale from Italy you put it to good use. Guanciale is produced with whole pork cheeks. It is rubbed with salt, sugar , and spices and cured for three weeks. It has an earthy … Continue reading →

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Authentic Pasta Carbonara

Posted on January 23, 2021 by Peter Bocchieri

My Mother always made Pasta Carbonara when I was growing up in Brooklyn. But she made it her own way. Unlike the original way, she would include regular bacon, onions, garlic and butter. The rest of the ingredients were the … Continue reading →

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Tomato Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes

Posted on September 15, 2019 by Peter Bocchieri

Most backyard gardeners have picked their last tomato by now. This time of year is when I love to make fresh tomato sauce using the Roma and plum tomatoes I grew myself and allowed to ripen on the vine. It’s … Continue reading →

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