Author: ChefMamy

Cavatelli con basilico rosso/Cavatelli with red basil

Cavatelli con basilico rosso/Cavatelli with red basil

Cavatelli are made with fresh durum wheat semolina pasta, which can be made at home or bought ready-made. Let’s talk about red basil…it’s fantastic. Personally, I find it much more intense in smell and flavor than green basil. In short, this combination of cavatelli and 

Roselline di pasta sfoglia con prosciutto cotto/Puff pastry roses with cooked ham

Roselline di pasta sfoglia con prosciutto cotto/Puff pastry roses with cooked ham

This appetizer is easy to make and requires few ingredients: 1 rectangular sheet of puff pastry, 200g of cooked ham, 200g of Emmental cheese, tomato sauce, and a few basil leaves. Start by spreading the tomato sauce on the first rectangular sheet of pastry, then 

Tris di peperoni con formaggio/Three peppers with cheese

Tris di peperoni con formaggio/Three peppers with cheese

I chose to make this tasty and inviting dish with its explosion of colors and flavors. I put a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil in a pan and then added a red pepper, a yellow pepper, and a green pepper, all washed, cleaned, and 

Gramigna di spinaci e salsiccia/Spinach and sausage pasta

Gramigna di spinaci e salsiccia/Spinach and sausage pasta

Gramigna of spinach are green because spinach has been added to the dough. First, remove the skin from the sausage and then crumble it. In a pan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, sauté a chopped onion, then add the crumbled sausage. When 

Lasagne in padella di patate, prosciutto cotto e Cheddar/Lasagna in a pan with potatoes, cooked ham, and Cheddar cheese

Lasagne in padella di patate, prosciutto cotto e Cheddar/Lasagna in a pan with potatoes, cooked ham, and Cheddar cheese

I didn’t know what to call this dish, but since it has layers, I thought of lasagna. The combination of potatoes, cheese, and cooked ham is fantastic. First, peel the potatoes, then slice them and place them in two pans with a drizzle of extra 

Maccheroni al pettine con salsiccia (Macaroni with sausage)

Maccheroni al pettine con salsiccia (Macaroni with sausage)

This type of egg pasta is very good and versatile, but above all, it is extremely tasty with a sauce like this one with sausage. Start by peeling the sausage and cutting it into small pieces. In a pan, sauté a large onion, chopped into 

Indivia nella friggitrice ad aria/Endive in the air fryer

Indivia nella friggitrice ad aria/Endive in the air fryer

Endive can be eaten raw or cooked, but since it’s a bit bitter raw, I personally prefer to cook it. Cooking it in the air fryer is the easiest and quickest way. Start by washing it, removing the tough outer part, and then cutting it 

Spaghetti con tonno/Spaghetti with tuna

Spaghetti con tonno/Spaghetti with tuna

One of the easiest, tastiest, and cheapest ways to cook spaghetti. Start by chopping 2 large onions and sautéing them in a pan with a drizzle of oil. Add some canned tuna (I use tuna in extra virgin olive oil, draining it before cooking). Meanwhile, 

Cotolette di Pangasio (Pangasius cutlets)

Cotolette di Pangasio (Pangasius cutlets)

Like all cutlets, pangasius cutlets are easy to make. It’s the best way to get children to eat fish; it has no bones, and the fishy flavor is masked by the breading. Rinse the pangasius fillets and season them with your favorite spices. Dredge them 

Scaloppine fatte con cuore di vitello (Scallops made with veal heart)

Scaloppine fatte con cuore di vitello (Scallops made with veal heart)

I’ve always been hesitant about how to cook veal heart because it’s a bit tough, so I thought it could be cooked in a stew or in a broth… but making scaloppine was a game-changer. I used the heart already sliced thinly, but thinking about