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Authentic Sardinian Pardulas Recipe (de Arrescottu)

Pardulas are a traditional dessert from the Italian island of Sardegna. They are tiny tarts with a simple, crispy pastry crust and filled with a sweetened ricotta cheese custard flavored with orange and lemon zest. The pastry crust is pinched around the filling to form the shape of a star. See the recipe, translated in English!

Sicilian Rice Arancini Recipe

This is the traditional recipe for Sicilian rice arancine (‘arancini’) that has been filed with the Accademia Italiana della Cucina. We have translated it into English for your convenience.

Spaghetti all’Assassina: Italy’s Killer Spaghetti!

Italy’s most bizarre pasta recipe! This fried pasta recipe comes from Bari, Puglia in Italy. It originated in the 1960’s, but is now considered traditional for the region. Spicy, crispy and bloody red. The Killer Spaghetti (a.k.a. Spaghetti all’Assassina) is Italy’s hottest pasta dish around.

Italian Lentils for New Years

Italian Lentils —3 ways! Traditional in Italy for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day! They are thought to bring good luck for the upcoming year.

Best Pasta Brand in Italy: Our Picks!

We’ve tried a lot of pasta brands—both in Italy and abroad! So, what’s the best pasta brand in Italy? It’s a toss-up between a few brands. Find out which brands PIATTO prefers.