Archive for November, 2009

Rigatoni alla Norma

Nov 11 2009

This is a recipe from the South of Italy….the main ingredient is eggplant. Even if you don’t like it, you have to try it once.

INGREDIENTS (4 people):

  • 1 pound of rigatoni (short pasta)
  • 1 big can of finely diced tomatoes
  • 1 purple eggplant
  • 1 onion
  • hot red pepper (powder)
  • extra-virgin live oil
  • leaves of basil

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Spaghetti alla carbonara

Nov 11 2009

Who would deny a dish of pasta? This recipe is quite heavy, but don’t worry with a long nap you’ll be ok.

Here’s the recipe:

INGREDIENTS (4 people):

  • 1 pound of spaghetti
  • pancetta or sliced bacon
  • 3 eggs
  • parmigiano
  • olive oil
  • black pepper pwder
  • salt
  • 1 onion

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