Favorite flavors of fall bubble together in this decadent casserole. Italy’s long history of serving pasta with pumpkin, or Pasta con Zucca is time-honored and well-respected. The classic combination of sweet pumpkin and earthy sage spiked by salty prosciutto is a proven champion. Basically, an un-cheesed mac & cheese, this is pure, delicious comfort. Just... Continue Reading →
Cold Sesame Noodles
I fell in love with cold sesame noodles sitting cross-legged in my pajamas on the floor of my freshman year dorm. The almost weekly ritual of “ordering Chinese” found new friends lining the long hallways like ducks in a row, leaning over each other to steal an egg roll, pass packets of spicy mustard, or... Continue Reading →
Spaghetti Carbonara Pie
Huddled in a quaint trattoria on what could be any side street, just steps from any Piazza and away from the roar of too many tourists, I find solace in a bowl of peppery pasta. Spaghetti alla Carbonara seems to be Rome’s official dish. Thick chunks of guanciale -- a type of bacon cured of pigs’... Continue Reading →