Category Archives: Pasta

Spaghetti Alla Carrettiera

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Peter Bocchieri

This is a fresh uncooked tomato sauce. It’s named after the drivers of the colorful Sicilian carts the Sicilians are famous for. It’s somewhere between the taste of a pesto and a fresh tomato salad.  It’s important to use very ripe … Continue reading →

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Linguine with Crab Sauce

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Peter Bocchieri

Linguine with crab sauce brings me back to the days when I spent my summers at the Jersey shore. My Aunt Phyllis and Uncle Sal had a summer house in Brick, New Jersey right off of Mantoloking Road. Just down the road … Continue reading →

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Elbow Macaroni with Peas and Bacon

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Peter Bocchieri

“EXCUSE ME SIR!!! THAT’S NOT CAPOCOLLO YOU’RE CUTTING, IT’S SALAMI!!!!”   Nothing burns my butt more than a person that doesn’t have a clue about their job or how to do it, then argues with you. You think I would have known better … Continue reading →

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Lasagna

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

Lasagna is as well known an Italian dish as spaghetti and meatballs. There are many different ways to make lasagna. In southern Italy lasagna is made with a rich ragu meat sauce either of pork or beef and ricotta cheese. … Continue reading →

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Pasta cui vroccoli arriminati – Pasta with Cauliflower

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

It’s amazing the things we remember growing up. Back in the 60’s I used to watch a TV show that featured the “Cool Ghoul”, Zacherley. Zacherley used to host programs that showed horror movies and back in the 60’s he hosted Chiller Theatre, … Continue reading →

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Ziti and Sausage Portobello

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

  The beginning of fall brings an end to my herb garden. The oregano will last till the first frost along with the rosemary and sage. The basil has been gone for a few weeks now. And oh, how I miss the … Continue reading →

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Macaroni with Eggplant – Past alla Norma

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

Halloween meant different things to me at different stages of growing up on 77 Street in Brooklyn. At an early age, Trick or Treating was one of the most wonderful activities a child could take part in. Going door to door with an … Continue reading →

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Grandma Verga’s Meatballs and Sunday Gravy

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

I really don’t want  to get into the tomato sauce/gravy thing. But I guess I have to. Here is my definition. Any other day of the week it’s tomato sauce. When you make it on Sunday, with all the beef, … Continue reading →

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Penne alla Vodka

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

BON-BONS Bon-Bons was a candy store on New Utrecht Ave and 77 Street in Brooklyn, about two blocks from where I used to live. New Utrecht Avenue was always in the shadow of the El that ran above it. The El … Continue reading →

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Pesto With Sun Dried Tomatoes

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

One Christmas Eve when my Uncle Benny arrived at the house with my Aunt Angie and Johnny and Ralph, he was holding a container wrapped in a plastic bag. He walked over to me and said, “Do you know what I … Continue reading →

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