This is a garlic-lover’s dream. It is a classic recipe from Tuscany traditionally made with fresh elephant garlic (‘aglione’) and served on thick, handmade pici pasta. Velvety garlic puree, white wine and two types of tomato rightfully earn ‘Sugo di Aglione’ its place in the pantheon of Italian sauces.
Pici is a traditional handmade pasta of Tuscany. It’s a long handmade noodle, that is relatively easy to make without a pasta machine, so it’s a great choice for beginners!
Browse our collection of authentic pasta recipes below! Or, keep reading to discover delicious, less-known pasta recipes beloved in Italy. Learn how popular authentic Italian pasta recipes differ from those served abroad.
Handmade tortellini pasta is an Italian Christmas dinner tradition! This tortellini filling recipe features all of the ingredients traditional in Italian tortellini including: pork, beef, prosciutto, mortadella, butter, Parmigiano Reggiano and eggs. This recipe makes 350-400 tortellini.
Buttery pie crusts are delicious, but there are many advantages … Read more
Tuna Mousse is Italy’s answer to ‘tuna salad.’ It is often found in bars during the aperativo, coffee shops and even bakeries and convenient stores. The tuna mousse is typically served as a sandwich filling or inside rolled-up roasted red peppers.