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Title
Contents
Introduction
The Italian Menu Explained
The Italian Pantry
Tools of the Trade
How to Make Fresh Egg Pasta
How to Make Fresh Semolina Pasta
How to Use a Pasta Machine
How to Cook Pasta
How to Make Potato Gnocchi
How to Make a Simple Tomato Sauce
How to Make Besciamella
How to Fry at Home
Fritti (Fried Appetizers & Street Food)
Frittelle di Zucchine – Fried Zucchini Fritters
Crocchette di Riso – Rice Croquettes
Crocchette di Patate – Potato Croquettes
Supplì – Roman Stuffed Rice Croquettes
Baccalà Fritto in Pastella – Fried Salted Cod
Montanarina – Miniature Fried Pizza
Arancini – Sicilian Stuffed Rice Balls
Calamari Fritti – Fried Squid
Bread & Pizza
Basic Bread
Ciabatta – Panini Sandwich Bread
Grissini – Breadsticks
Focaccia Genovese – Simple Focaccia Bread with Olive Oil & Salt
Focaccia Barese – Focaccia Bread with Tomatoes & Olives
Sfincione Palermitano – Sicilian Thick-Crust Pizza
Pizza alla Napoletana – Neapolitan Margherita Pizza
Pizza Toppings
Calzone – Stuffed Pizza
Ragù
Ragù alla Bolognese – Minced Meat Ragù
Ragù alla Genovese – Beef & Onion Ragù
Ragù alla Napoletana – Neapolitan-Style Meat Ragù
Sugo di Spuntature e Salsicce – Pork Ribs & Sausage Ragù
Tocco de Funzi – Vegetarian Mushroom Ragù
Pasta
Pasta alla Puttanesca – Pasta with Anchovies, Capers, Olives & Tomatoes
Busiate con Pesto alla Trapanese – Sicilian Pesto Pasta
Pasta e Fagioli – Calabrian-Style Pasta with Beans
Cacio e Pepe – Cheese & Pepper Pasta
Bucatini all’Amatriciana – Tomato & Guanciale Pasta
Orecchiette alle Cime di Rapa – Pasta with Broccoli Rabe
Frittata di Pasta – Pasta & Egg Omelet
Pasta e Patate – Neapolitan Pasta with Potatoes
Penne alla Boscaiola – Creamy Mushroom Pasta
Pappardelle ai Funghi – Fresh Pappardelle Pasta with Mushrooms
Trenette al Pesto – Pasta with Pesto, Potatoes & Green Beans
Ravioli Ricotta e Spinaci – Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli in Butter & Sage Sauce
Ciceri e Tria – Apulian-Style Pasta with Chickpeas
Pasta alla Norma – Fried Eggplant & Tomato Pasta
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina – Baked Gnocchi, Tomato Sauce & Mozzarella
Cannelloni – Baked Stuffed Pasta Rolls
Pasta al Forno – Baked Pasta
Pasta alla Carbonara – Egg, Cheese & Guanciale Pasta
Minestrone – Vegetable Soup with Ditalini Pasta
Spaghetti alle Vongole – Spaghetti with Clams
Lasagna alla Bolognese – Bologna-Style Lasagna
Riso (Rice)
Insalata di Riso – Cold Rice Salad
Risotto alla Milanese – Saffron Risotto
Risotto al Parmigiano – Cheese Risotto
Risotto ai Funghi – Mushroom Risotto
Risotto al Pomodoro – Tomato Risotto
Risotto agli Asparagi – Asparagus Risotto
Risotto con la Zucca – Squash Risotto
Risi e Bisi – Venetian Rice & Peas
Risotto al Salto – Pan-Fried Leftover Risotto
Timballo di Riso – Calabrian Baked Rice
Secondo (Second Courses)
Parmigiana di Melanzane – Eggplant Parmigiana with Tomato Sauce & Mozzarella
Ossobuco alla Milanese – Veal Shanks in White Wine Sauce
Pollo e Patate al Forno – Baked Chicken & Potatoes
Polpette al Sugo – Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Salsicce con Cime di Rapa – Calabrian Sausages with Broccoli Rabe
Braciole – Stuffed Meat Rolls
Trippa alla Romana – Roman-Style Tripe in Tomato Sauce
Agnello al Forno alla Lucana – Basilicata-Style Roasted Lamb
Polpettone – Stuffed Meatloaf
Orata all’Acqua Pazza – Sea Bream with Cherry Tomatoes
Saltimbocca alla Romana – Veal Cutlets with Prosciutto & Sage
Costoletta alla Milanese – Fried Veal Chops
Carne alla Pizzaiola – Beef Cutlets Braised in Tomato Sauce
Spezzatino con le Patate – Beef & Potato Stew
Pesce Spada alla Siciliana – Sicilian Swordfish Steaks
Brasato di Manzo al Vino Rosso – Roast Beef in Red Wine Sauce
Polpo alla Luciana – Neapolitan Octopus in Tomato Sauce with Crusty Bread
Calamari Ripieni – Squid Stuffed with Bread Crumbs & Cheese
Contorno (Side Dishes)
Peperonata – Bell Peppers in Tomato Sauce
Pomodori Arrosto – Baked Tomatoes
Caponata di Melanzane – Sicilian Sweet-&-Sour Eggplant Caponata
Verdure Gratinate – Breaded Baked Vegetables
Verdure Grigliate – Simple Grilled Vegetables
Asparagi alla Parmigiana – Cheesy Baked Asparagus
Zucca in Agrodolce – Pan-Fried Sweet-&-Sour Squash
Fagiolini alla Pugliese – Apulian Green Beans in Tomato Sauce
Fagioli alla Toscana – Tuscan Cannellini Beans
Insalata Pantesca – Sicilian Potato Salad
Cicoria Ripassata – Stir-Fried Chicory with Garlic & Peperoncino
Insalata di Pomodoro – Tomato Salad
Insalata di Finocchi, Arance e Olive Nere – Fennel, Orange & Olive Salad
Dolce (Desserts)
Paste di Mandorla – Sicilian Almond Cookies
Cantucci – Tuscan Biscotti Cookies
Crostata di Marmellata – Fruit Jam Tart
Zuppa Inglese – Trifle with Sponge Cake, Custard & Alchermes Liqueur
Struffoli – Fried Dough Balls Glazed in Honey
Cannoli Siciliani – Fried Shells Stuffed with Sweet Ricotta
Tiramisù – Ladyfinger Layer Cake with Coffee & Mascarpone Custard
Torta della Nonna – Custard Pie with Pine Nuts
Pastiera Napoletana – Neapolitan Easter Pie
Torta di Mele di Sant’Orfeo – Umbrian Apple Cake
Index
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Dedication
Copyright
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