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Trofie al Pesto with Potatoes and Beans
PastaItalian/Ligurian

Trofie al Pesto with Potatoes and Beans

The authentic Genoese way to serve pesto: unique trofie pasta cooked together with small potato cubes and green beans for a rustic texture.

Stuffed Shells with Ricotta
PastaItalian-American

Stuffed Shells with Ricotta

Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with a savory three-cheese mixture, baked to perfection in a classic marinara sauce.

Fusilli with Pesto Genovese
PastaItalian/Liguria

Fusilli with Pesto Genovese

The ultimate green sauce. Spiral pasta tossed with a vibrant, fresh-made pesto of basil, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan, and extra virgin olive oil.

Classic Pasta Carbonara
PastaItalian

Classic Pasta Carbonara

The real deal. No cream, just eggs, hard cheese, and fatty cured pork create a rich, silky sauce for spaghetti.

Tagliatelle al Tartufo (Truffle)
PastaItalian

Tagliatelle al Tartufo (Truffle)

An indulgent luxury. Silky egg tagliatelle tossed in a light butter and parmesan sauce infused with the intoxicating aroma of Italian truffles.

Spaghetti alla Puttanesca
PastaItalian/Naples

Spaghetti alla Puttanesca

Bold and "bracing." A pantry-staple classic featuring a savory, salty sauce of tomatoes, olives, capers, anchovies, and garlic.

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
PastaItalian/Campania

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

Soft potato pillows baked in a sweet tomato-basil sauce with melted globes of fresh mozzarella and a crust of parmesan.

Pappardelle with Short Rib Ragù
PastaItalian/Tuscan

Pappardelle with Short Rib Ragù

Ultra-rich and comforting. Wide pappardelle ribbons paired with a melt-in-your-mouth slow-braised beef short rib sauce.

Linguine with Lemon and Shrimp
PastaMediterranean

Linguine with Lemon and Shrimp

A bright, zesty pasta dish. Linguine tossed with succulent sautéed shrimp, fresh lemon zest, garlic, and a hint of white wine.

Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe
PastaItalian/Puglian

Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe

A Puglia classic. "Little ears" pasta paired with bitter-savory broccoli rabe, toasted garlic, and spicy red pepper flakes.

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