Bunet (pronounced Boo-nee) is an Italian cocoa, rum and Amaretti biscuits pudding that comes from the culinary tradition of the Langhe, a hilly area of Piedmont region, Northern Italy, whose capital city is Turin. Bunet is the ancestor of Panna Cotta.   Serves: 6 | Preparation time: 15 mins | Cooking time: 30-40 mins Amaretti biscuits: […] The post Bunet, the Piedmontese Cocoa and Rum Pudding appeared first on MyPinchofItaly.co.uk ..read more

Bread balls made from re-used old bread, with tasty, slightly spicy celery leaves. We also added a leftover cooked ham. With just a few ingredients you can create simple and tasty recipes, while watching your household budget.The amount of meatballs that come out depends on the amount of bread you have on hand, as these […] The post Oven- Baked Bread Balls with Celery Leaf appeared first on MyPinchofItaly.co.uk ..read more

This is a delicious meat dish, veal rolls with a smooth and rich stuffing in tomato sauce.   Serves 4, Preparation time 20 min, Cooking time 25 min 500 g veal slices 500 ml tomato Passata 200 g Italian Prosciutto cotto, sliced 40 g Fresh spreadable cheese 50 g grated Parmigiano cheese 1 garlic clove […] The post Veal Rolls with Prosciutto Cotto and Parmigiano Mousse appeared first on MyPinchofItaly.co.uk ..read more

Perfect for a special Sunday lunch, this is a classic dish of southern Italian tradition.   Serves: 4 | Preparation : 40 mins | Cooking : approx. 2 hours Rigatoni Pasta : 350 g Tomato Passata: 500 ml Plum tomatoes: 400 g Minced meat (veal or beef or pork): 400 g Stale Bread, about : […] The post Rigatoni Pasta with Meatballs appeared first on MyPinchofItaly.co.uk ..read more

In Italy the Prickly pear plant grows luxuriant in Sardinia, Sicily, Calabria, Puglia, Lazio and even Liguria.  What about its fruits? They are packed with vitamins, especially vitamin C, and minerals, including potassium, magnesium, calcium and phosphorous. They also have plenty of fibre, which helps to combat constipation; of course, we are referring to the ripe […] The post Prickly Pear appeared first on MyPinchofItaly.co.uk ..read more

Refreshing, healthful and nourishing less than 5 mins smoothie made from apple, prickly pear and unsweetened almond milk. Perfect whether for a high-fibre breakfast or a snack.   Serves 2-3, Preparation time 5 mins, No cooking required  A medium red sweet-crisp apple, washed and with peel on 2 medium ripe prickly pears 80 ml unsweetened […] The post Refreshing Apple & Prickly Pear Smoothie appeared first on MyPinchofItaly.co.uk ..read more

Not just pesto when it comes to basil, as this pasta sauce was born by chance from the fortunate fact of having a basil plant growing thriving on the terrace. Leftover capers stored in the fridge, some chilli peppers and a few ripe baby tomatoes did the rest. We used wholegrain spelt spaghetti.   Serves […] The post Pasta with Tangy Basil and Caper Creamy Sauce appeared first on MyPinchofItaly.co.uk ..read more

In the Neapolitan Ragù the meat is cut and cooked in pieces and not minced as in the Bolognese one.  It is cooked for a long time from 5 to 8 hours and the sauce will become quite thick, or rather ‘azzecato’. With the sauce you season the pasta, with the meat you have a […] The post Neapolitan Ragù appeared first on MyPinchofItaly.co.uk ..read more

This pasta dish is a total dive into the Sardinian sea. Bottarga is mainly served freshly grated as a pasta seasoning.   Serves: 2 | Preparation time: 5 mins | Cooking time: 10 mins Method Fry the garlic cloves in a non-stick pan with 3 tablespoons of Evoo until golden brown. Boil the spaghetti in […] The post Spaghetti with Bottarga appeared first on MyPinchofItaly.co.uk ..read more

Bottarga di Muggine, aka Bottarga, is made by salting and drying mullet roe eggs, often referred to as the “poor man’s caviar or as the gold of the sea“.Its flavour is similar to dried anchovies due to its notably saltiness, yet it also features a surprisingly smooth and silky texture. Bottarga is mainly produced in […] The post Sardinian Bottarga appeared first on MyPinchofItaly.co.uk ..read more