Pasta – Page 3 – Ale Gambini

January 4, 2017Holidays & Celebrations Primi Piatti

Happy National Spaghetti Day!

The Italian word PESTO (literally “to trample”) usually refers to the sauce originating in the city of Genoa (Liguria), made with basil, garlic, EVOO , Parmigiano Reggiano PDO, pecorino cheese, pine nuts and coarse salt. Pesto is traditionally prepared in a marble mortar with a wooden pestle and could be prepared with various ingredients such […]

April 14, 2016Quote

“Life is Too Short…

“Life is too short, and I’m Italian. I’d much rather eat pasta and drink wine than be a size 0.” Sophia Bush Photo by Ale Gambini – BreadLoveAndDreams.com

March 17, 2016March 17, 2016Baking Bread Primi Piatti

Baking Bread Plus: Episode #19: Fresh Pasta Making Feat. Bologna Gourmet 🇮🇹

I’m thrilled to announce that my web cooking series Baking Bread Plus is back, and today’s episode is all about fresh pasta making. Watch me learning how to make fresh pasta from the authentic Italian SFOGLINA (pasta sheet maker) Ilaria De Fidio owner of Bologna Gourmet and Casa Ilaria , a delightful B & B directly […]

May 1, 2014July 28, 2014Tips & Tricks

Tip To Water Indoor Plants And Don’t Waste Water

After boiling pasta or potatoes, cool the water and use it to water indoor plants. This “starchy” water contains lots of nutrients for your plants.

March 21, 2014March 21, 2014Primi Piatti

My Recipe “Lasagne Della Nonna” Now On I Love Italian Food, Eng-Ita Version

https://www.facebook.com/iloveitalianfood.org FIRST COURSES/PRIMI PIATTI AUTHENTIC ITALIAN LASAGNA LASAGNE DELLA NONNA Ingredients: Ragu’ sauce (see homemade Ragu’ sauce below) 9 ounces of lasagne (rolled flat egg pasta) 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 cups whole milk 1 pinch grounded nutmeg 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano For the Ragu’ Ingredients 1/2 onion finely […]