The real Carbonara pasta (made in Roma)

The real Carbonara pasta (made in Roma)

It is said that pasta carbonara was born during the war: the Americans had bacon and the Italians had eggs and pasta… what a spectacle! For each person it is considered to use one egg plus an extra egg at the end. Usually is used 

Long pasta “Tripoline” with smoked salmon

Long pasta “Tripoline” with smoked salmon

There are anti-stress foods to put on your plate, who hasn’t had a stressed day? And among these dishes there is salmon, as it contains serotonin (the good mood molecule), a substance that reduces the concentration of the main stress hormone and also cholesterol in 

Pasta with buffalo ricotta

Pasta with buffalo ricotta

The seasoning I used to make this pasta is very delicate and genuine. Children love it so much!Ingredients for 2 people: -250g(8.82 oz) of pasta -100g(3.52 oz) of buffalo ricotta -250g(8.82 oz) of tomato puree -half onion -20g(0.70 oz) butter -Parmesan cheese -salt and pepper 

Cappellacci of pumpkin with butter and sage

Cappellacci of pumpkin with butter and sage

Pumpkin cappellacci with butter and sage are of Emilian origin. To see how cappellacci are prepared, see: https://www.chefmamy.com/2023/05/03/cappellacci-with-ragu Ingredients: -Cappellacci with pumpkin -5-6 fresh sage leaves -30g(1.05 oz) of butter -Parmesan Preparation: 1) Place the fresh sage leaves and butter in a bowl. 2) Cook 

Tigelle modenesi

Tigelle modenesi

As the title indicates, tigelle are of Modena origins.Ingredients for 18 tigelle: -250g(8.82 oz) of “0” type flour -500g(17.63 oz) of “00” flour -300g(10.58 oz) of whole milk -60g(2.17 oz) of lard -50g(1.76 oz) of extra virgin olive oil -25g(0.88 oz) of fresh brewer’s yeast 

Cannoli with ricotta and chocolate chips

Cannoli with ricotta and chocolate chips

Today I made some very simple and good cannoli, to eat for breakfast or as a snack. Ingredients: -1 roll of rectangular puff pastry -200g(7.05 oz) of ricotta -3 tablespoons of sugar -1 yolk -2 tablespoons of chocolate chips -vanilla icing sugar -Lemon peel Preparation: 

Mozzarella “In carrozza”

Mozzarella “In carrozza”

Mozzarella “In Carrozza” is a simple, easy and delicious recipe and typical Italian recipe. Ingredients: -500g (15.87 oz) mozzarella for pizza (because it’s harder) -2 eggs -300g (10.58 oz) breadcrumbs/flour -100g (3.52 oz) butter or extra virgin olive oil -Salt and pepper -50ml milk Preparation:1) 

Fresh wholemeal pasta orecchiette with speck

Fresh wholemeal pasta orecchiette with speck

Orecchiette originate from Puglia or Basilicata (Italy). They are made of fresh pasta, this time I used the one made with durum wheat semolina and wholemeal semolina. Being a fresh pasta, it must be kept in the fridge and cooks very quickly (5 or 6 

Pizza

Pizza

As a good Italian, I couldn’t help but write the pizza recipe, although I must confess that for convenience and variety of offerings I often buy the pizza already at the pizzeria. Making pizza at home is very easy, it just takes a little time 

Risotto with porcini mushrooms and sausage

Risotto with porcini mushrooms and sausage

Ingredients for 4 people: -300g(10.58 oz) of rice -400g(14.11 oz) of sausage -100g(3.52 oz) of dried porcini mushrooms -300g(10.58 oz) of fresh mushrooms cut into slices -400g(14.11 oz) of broth -200g(7.05 oz) of parmiggiano reggiano cheese -1 onion -salt, pepper Preparation: 1) Soak the dried