A traditional, easy, and delicious Italian custard. Traditionally, guanciale is used, but I prefer pancetta. It tastes just like the panna cotta served at Italian restaurants. My family loves it! Lots of herbs and lots of flavor! A wonderful tender pork dish with a delicate piccata sauce.

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The classic ratio is 1 part polenta to 4 parts water, but I like to measure the polenta just a little scant of a full cup.

Rating: Unrated Order this popular item from the local pizzeria, and you can expect to be served with a crispy, thin-crust pizza topped with olive oil, garlic, basil, tomatoes, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.These rice balls are usually filled with ragù, tomato sauce, mozzarella and peas.

Italian cuisine has its origins in Etruscan, ancient Greek, and ancient Roman cuisines. Arancini. Check the rice by biting into it. This soup is irresistible! Rating: Unrated

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Even the most devoutly anti-eggplant zealot can't resist this savory combination of spicy eggplant, pancetta, and pasta.

Definitely use fresh bread crumbs and freshly grate your cheese instead of using the canned variety...it really does make a difference. 2613 2248 13

14 23 If you are exploring beautiful Rome, order a serving of the pasta alla carbonara, prepared with ingredients such as eggs, Pecorino cheese, guanciale (a type of Italian cured meat made from pork cheeks) and black pepper.If you happen to book the famous Roman home-chef Alessandro’s When it comes to pizza, the first type that comes to mind is Margherita.

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Rating: Unrated My advice? If cooking in sauce, add baked meatballs 20 minutes before serving time.

176 Delicious! Italian Rating: Unrated Kim's Lasagna

Authentic Italian-style risotto cooked the slow and painful way, but oh so worth it.

Italian Appetizers Cook the shellfish and rice separately, as the rice needs more time.

542 Rating: Unrated Rating: Unrated 1493 Easy, impressive and delicious!

This is a simple, no frills biscotti.

Serve with a leafy green salad and crusty garlic bread, if desired.

This classic Roman pasta dish is quick and easy to make with few ingredients.