Category Archives: Pasta

Rigatoni with Meat Sauce

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

 There was no one that made a better sauce than my mom. It’s what I grew up with. It’s what I ate at least twice a week. Mom’s sauce was always thick and rich. I remember she used Red Pack brand crushed … Continue reading →

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Pasta Fasoli

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

In the Sicilian dialect that is what we call it, Pasta Fasoli. Macaroni and beans. A simple dish my grandmother made at a moments notice. At a high priced Italian restaurant they call it Pasta Fagioli, and charge you plenty. It’s … Continue reading →

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Linguine Puttanesca

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

The first time I had this dish was over my Aunt Phyllis and Uncle Sal’s house in Paterson, New Jersey. My uncle was a wonderful cook and whenever we went to visit he would always prepare something new and delicious. … Continue reading →

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Gnocchi Di Patate – Potato Gnocchi

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

HELLO MUDDA, HELLO FADDA! My brother and sister used to go to camp when they were young. My grandfather had a niece who was a nun, Sister Lucille, who was in charge of Camp Saint John in Peapack-Gladstone New Jersey. … Continue reading →

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Pasta con Zucchini

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

This is a really great tasting pasta dish my mom used to make in the summer when the zucchini was growing in the garden and we had an abundance of fresh basil and oregano. The great thing about growing your … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti Frittata

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

My grandmother had two sisters, Angie and Mary, and a brother, Joe. My Aunt Mary had a daughter, Georgina, who was about my sister’s age. My Uncle Joe had a son, Bobby, who was also around my sister’s age. But … Continue reading →

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Macaroni Veloce e Fresco

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

Getting your hands dirty One of the things I like most  about summer is having a fresh herb garden available. Outside on my deck I have pots filled with the essentials… basil, oregano, mint, sage, and rosemary. Not to leave out … Continue reading →

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Pasta Carbonara

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

I love this pasta dish! It’s one of my favorites.  This is in no way the original pasta carbonara recipe, which is a traditional Roman dish. My mother made this version for us and we all loved it.  I have … Continue reading →

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Pasta all’Amatriciana

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

The Visit When my parents would drive up from Brooklyn to visit me at home in Rockland County it was always an event. Their  one hour trip would start at 5am because my mother did not want to hit traffic driving … Continue reading →

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Pasta Aglio e Olio – Pasta With Garlic and Oil

Posted on April 24, 2010 by Peter Bocchieri

Peasant Food Is All That I almost didn’t put this dish in my blog because of its simplicity. Then I thought, that is what this blog is all about. Italian cooking in its simplest form. Good food, comfort food, peasant food. Food … Continue reading →

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