Fall, Fresh Pasta, Life in Umbria, Main Dish, Pasta, Recipes, Sauces

Green stringozzi noodles with creamy roasted squash and ricotta sauce

This month has been mellow and nostalgic as it’s often in October in Umbria. While still reeling after a summer of record-high temperatures, we have enjoyed a string of magnificent sunny days and Technicolor sunsets. It’s been like a balm for body and soul. We miss our own olive harvest. The extreme temperatures and drought have damaged the fruits. Sadly, for the 4th year in … Continue reading Green stringozzi noodles with creamy roasted squash and ricotta sauce

madonnadelpiattoOctober 29, 2017January 31, 202110 Comments

bucatini stringozzi rigatoni amatriciana

Pasta, Recipes, Sauces

Amatriciana my way

About a year ago, in an evening like tonight, I was painstakingly working on the final version of A Kitchen with a View. I enjoyed every moment of that process and never for a second I thought what would have happened later. I wrote the book because I love books. I also wrote it because I had a story to tell. Honestly, I never thought … Continue reading Amatriciana my way

madonnadelpiattoFebruary 7, 2016November 17, 20206 Comments

Fall, Fresh Pasta, Pasta, Recipes, Sauces, Spring, Winter

mushroom and truffle ravioli

This is a truly special ravioli recipe: paper thin fresh pasta filled with sauté mushrooms, ricotta and pecorino cheese, enriched by the unique taste of a Porcini mushrooms sauce and a sprinkle of balck truffle. Continue reading mushroom and truffle ravioli

madonnadelpiattoMay 3, 2015March 5, 202114 Comments

Recipes, Sauces, Spring, Summer

spaghetti with salmon and brandy

This is a delicious salmon pasta recipe which will give you dinner in less than 30 minutes. Rich in omega-3 as well as flavor it’s a perfect treat for the whole family. Continue reading spaghetti with salmon and brandy

madonnadelpiattoJune 18, 2012February 17, 202111 Comments

All Seasons, Dried Pasta, Fresh Pasta, Pasta, Recipes, Sauces

no-cook pasta sauce with tuna and cherry tomatoes

This pasta is good for: when there is no time to make dinner but you still want real food the pantry is empty (or almost) it’s Monday before leaving for holidays returning from holidays unexpected informal dinner guests This pasta has a sad version and a happy version. To make the happy version you must: always have some bronze-drawn durum wheat pasta or fresh pasta and … Continue reading no-cook pasta sauce with tuna and cherry tomatoes

madonnadelpiattoFebruary 6, 2011July 17, 20197 Comments

madonna del piatto

Recipes and stories from Alla Madonna del Piatto Cooking school in Italy

Category: Sauces

Green stringozzi noodles with creamy roasted squash and ricotta sauce

Amatriciana my way

mushroom and truffle ravioli

spaghetti with salmon and brandy

no-cook pasta sauce with tuna and cherry tomatoes