Pastas

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1. "Leftover" Pasta Salad (Recipe ID: 757)

   A little leftover pasta provides the perfect vehicle to use up bits and pieces in our refrigerator besides being quick and delicious.

2. An Avanti Savoia Father's Day Menu (Recipe ID: 394)

   Simple, savory and fun.

3. Baked Italian Noodles with Spinach (Tagliatelle Gratinate agli Spinacci) (Recipe ID: 176)

   Baked Italian Noodles layered with Spinach and cheese.

4. Black Squid Ink Pasta Salad with Toasted Sesame Oil Dressing (Recipe ID: 1049)

   The pasta needs to be cooked early enough to be chilled before serving. The pasta and bean sprouts should be dressed and combined just before serving.

5. Calamari, zucchini and ricotta (Recipe ID: 8)

   "Calamari" pasta, zucchini and ricotta cheese, one of Vito's finest!

6. Chef David's Linguine with Pesto (Recipe ID: 794)

   Another variation on this classic dish from David Hughes' cooking classes.

7. Clams with Squid Ink Pasta (Recipe ID: 271)

   Black squid ink pasta; dramatic and delicious!

8. Cold Pasta Salad (Recipe ID: 37)

   Easy path to high fiber and nutritional value.

9. Cooking Fettucine (Recipe ID: 227)

   Use with recipe #226 pasta & #228 pesto sauce

10. Cuttlefish Sauce (Pasta con le Seppie) (Recipe ID: 931)

    In this recipe pasta is served with a  Black sauce made with cuttlefish ink.

     

11. Egg Pasta (Recipe ID: 226)

    Reliable intructions for basic homemade pasta.

12. Enchantress Circe Style Sauce (Pasta "Maga Circe") (Recipe ID: 1012)

    In this recipe, pasta is served with a “Magical” sauce. Circe transformed her enemies, or those who offended her, into animals through the use of magical potions. She was renowned for her knowledge of drugs and herbs. In this recipe we use a lot of “Magical” ingredients.

13. Fried Pasta (Pasta Fritta) (Recipe ID: 1013)

    In this recipe pasta is served fried for a tasty and inexpensive meal. There are several way to make fried pasta, but this is the simplest. Enjoy your “Crispy” pasta!

14. Fusilli Pasta, Ricotta Cheese, and Tomato (Recipe ID: 135)

    Creamy, smooth and satisfying.

15. Garlic Sauce (Pasta Con Salsa All'Aglio) (Recipe ID: 1014)

    This garlic flavored creamy sauce and pasta is perfect for garlic lovers.

16. Lasagne Bolognese (Recipe ID: 198)

    Delicious homestyle lasagne made using homemade spinach pasta.

    Use Ragu sauce recipe #195, Balsamella sauce recipe # 196 and Spinach pasta recipe #197

17. Lean Macaroni and Cheese (Recipe ID: 47)

    Fast and easy, low sodium.

18. Linguine al pesto (Recipe ID: 109)

    Linguine pasta with Pesto sauce;  this recipe requires a high quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil to reach it's full potential.

19. Low Fat Macaroni Salad (Recipe ID: 91)

    A pasta salad based on a low-fat mayonnaise dressing.

20. Macaroni with Cheese and Black Pepper (Maccheroni Cacio e Pepe) (Recipe ID: 181)

    In this very typical Italian dish Don Vito recomends using "Radiatori". 

21. Morels with Madeira and Fettucini (Recipe ID: 573)

    Savory recipe for fresh mushroom hunters.  Morels and Maderia love each other!

22. Multi-Herb Pesto (Recipe ID: 363)

    Pesto used to mean  "pounded sauce," as in a motar and pestle that originally employed basil. It is also a sauce that can be made with a wide range of ingredients.

23. Pappardele Pasta with Ricotta cheese and Tomatoes(pomodoro) (Recipe ID: 111)

    Using Pappardele pasta ricotta cheese and tomato, this is a fantastic recipe loaded with flavor and a big pasta taste, that looks great as well.

24. Pappardelle pasta alle 3P (Panna – Pesto – Pomodoro) (1 review)
    (Recipe ID: 105)

    This a a really delicious use of arugla, destined to even win over arugula haters. The“3Ps” sauce is cream  (panna)– pesto(made with arugula) –  and pomodoro (tomatoes).

25. Pasta Fresca (Recipe ID: 170)

    Warm tomato (or other flavor) fettucini served with a cool tomato, feta cheese, and balsamic vinegar dressing.  This dish offers a good contrast between the warm pasta and cool topping, great for warm weather.

26. Pasta Salad with Fresh Vegetables (Recipe ID: 59)

    Vibrantly heathful and savory.

27. Pasta Salad with Pesto (Recipe ID: 248)

    Most wonderful with freshly harvested basil from the garden.

28. Pasta Stuffed Tomatoes (Recipe ID: 41)

    Serve as an attractive luncheon dish.

29. Pasta with Porcini Mushrooms (Recipe ID: 526)

    Pasta recipe with porcinis, red onion, walnuts, spinach, parmesean and White Truffle oil... a riot of colors and flavors.

30. Pasta-Vegetable Salad (Recipe ID: 114)

    Cook the pasta, chop the vegetables and combine all ingredients.  Tasty and healthy and a good one to involve the kids. (Morelli, 5 color Bow Tie Pasta)

31. Peach and Blueberry Casserole (Recipe ID: 431)

    Absolutely amazing summertime creation..

32. Penne pasta with Meat Sauce ( al ragù) (Recipe ID: 110)

    Penne rigate pasta with traditional Italian meat sauce

33. Penne Rigate with red sauce and Pecorino (con Sugo Rosso e Pecorino) (Recipe ID: 177)

     In this recipe pasta is served with a wonderful red sauce made with fresh basil, tomatoes and Pecorino cheese.

34. Penne with Sugar Snaps, Peas, Tomatoes and Herbs (Recipe ID: 436)

    Fresh and alive.  Great pasta dish!

35. Pesto Sauce (Recipe ID: 228)

    THE sauce to make with fresh basil!

36. Ravioli with Vegetable Sauce (Recipe ID: 724)

    Nice and quick way to "dress  up" frozen ravioli.

37. Reginette Pasta with Vegetables and Lemon (Reginette con Verdure e Limone) (Recipe ID: 175)

    Reginette pasta is similar to 1/2-inch (1 cm wide) tagliatelle, but with wavy edges, and they are also known as Mafaldine, in honor of Princess Mafalda of Savoy.

38. Sailboat Style Tortellini Pasta Stuffed with Veal (Tortellini di Vitello) (Recipe ID: 238)

    Classic Veal Stuffed Pasta recipe prepared for me in the galley of the sailboat of an Italian couple that were in the midst of attempting to sail around the world.  I never heard if they accomplised their goal, but I do know that they ate well.

39. Seafood Fettucini (Recipe ID: 376)

    The melted goat cheese in the sauce gives this dish a wonderful flavor and velvety mouth feel. (Forget the low fat- low cal. with this one)

40. Small Dry Pasta Cooked in Meat Stock (Pastina in Brodo) (Recipe ID: 448)

    Homestyle pasta and tomatoes in broth.

41. Spaghetti alla carbonara (1 review)
    (Recipe ID: 106)

    Spaghetti pasta with “Carbonara” sauce, this is a special recipe, fast and flavorful.

42. Spaghetti Carbonara with Zuchinni (alla Carbonara con Zucchine) (Recipe ID: 180)

    Classic Carbonara sauce with pasta and zucchini.  A test of your "inner" Italian cook.

43. Spicy Linguine Pasta and Zucchini (Recipe ID: 124)

    Give your pasta a little pizzaz.  (For an added thrill sub Morreli's Pepperoncino Linguine, requires two bags.)

44. Spinach Pasta (Pasta Verde) (Recipe ID: 197)

    The basis for our recipe Lasagne Bolanesse and other dishes.

45. Strozzapreti Pasta and Artichokes (Caserecce ai carciofi) (Recipe ID: 136)

    "Strozzapreti Pasta" and Artichokes; a Don Vito original.

46. Tortiglioni Pasta with Carrots (Tortiglioni alle carote ) (Recipe ID: 108)

    Succulent dish that is a little sweet and a little salty.

     

47. Tortiglioni with Galletti (Chantrelles) Mushrooms and Lentils (Recipe ID: 559)

    Even the lowly lentil looks beautiful in this recipe.

48. Vegetable Lasagna (Recipe ID: 73)

    Make the vegetarians happy in your life.

49. Vesuvian Sauce (Pasta Alla Vesuviana) (Recipe ID: 984)

    In this recipe, pasta is served with a sauce obtained by braising a piece of beef, a must for the cuisine of Naples. This recipe is served only for special occasions.

50. Walnut and Mascarpone Cheese Sauce (Pasta Con Le Noci E Il Macarpone) (Recipe ID: 1024)

    In this recipe pasta is served with a creamy marscarpone, saffron and walnut sauce that is almost sinfully rich. Easy to make, with a subtle blend of flavors and a huge visual impact. You’ll love it and your guests will keep asking for more!