Tomato lasagnetta all’amatriciana that I am a little obsessed with because tomato powder, the ingredient that I flavored this pasta dough with, has become a very reliable new ingredient in my pantry. 

Main Dishes - Risotto with Fresh Figs and Prosciutto Recipe Fresh, sweet figs and salty Italian prosciutto combine beautifully for this summer risotto that can be served as a gourmet first course as well as a quick dinner option.

Side Dish Recipe These smashed Brussels sprouts are par-boiled and then roasted in the oven with olive oil and Pecorino cheese, creating a delicious side for any occasion.

Tuscany - Top 5 things to do

My trip to Tuscany in the fall of 2023 kicked off in the historic city of Florence. Here’s a little advice: the Duomo is unmissable. Its stunning architecture is unmissable. For fantastic views, make your way to Piazzale Michelangelo. It’s an uphill journey, but the vista is absolutely rewarding. It’s my top pick for things to do in Tuscany. Afterward Florence, I explored Siena, with its…

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Main Dishes - Mushroom and Pea Risotto Recipe

This simple, creamy mushroom and pea risotto is ideal to serve as a vegetarian main course because pecorino cheese gives it a rich flavor.

Vegetables - Zucchini Noodle Primavera Recipe

This spiralized zoodles recipe lets you skip the pasta but not the flavor thanks to the addition of grape tomatoes, bell pepper, and Pecorino cheese.

Braciole'

This cozy dish of rolled meat stuffed with breadcrumbs and cheese and cooked in tomato sauce is a staple at Italian family gatherings. Braciole is an Italian-style roulade, a rolled and stuffed meat. It is also called involtini, or bruciuluni in Sicilian. The etymology of the word translates to slice of meat rolled over coals. The meat, typically beef, veal, or pork, is pounded thin and stuffed with prosciutto, breadcrumbs, cheese, and herbs. It can be grilled, pan-fried, or braised in sauce.

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Zucchini Noodle Primavera This spiralized zoodles recipe lets you skip the pasta but not the flavor thanks to the addition of grape tomatoes, bell pepper, and Pecorino cheese. 1 teaspoon salt or as needed, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 cup yellow grape tomatoes, 1 small onion thinly sliced lengthwise, 2 tablespoons milk or more to taste, 1 large zucchini or more to taste, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 medium red bell pepper cut into matchstick-sized pieces, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino cheese

Truffled Cauliflower Gratin Recipe Chef John's recipe for truffle cauliflower gratin gets its rich truffle flavor from truffled Pecorino cheese. 5 ounces truffled pecorino cheese grated or more to taste, 7 tablespoons butter divided, 1 pinch ground nutmeg, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 large head cauliflower cored and separated into florets, 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese or more to taste, 3 cups milk, 2 tablespoons bread crumbs, 1 pinch cayenne pepper or more to taste, 1 teaspoon salt or to taste, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or to taste

Recipe for Sausage and Vegetable Sheet Pan Dinner This easy sheet-pan dinner with broccoli, baby potatoes, carrots, and mild Italian sausage explodes with flavor and is a great family-friendly dinner that requires little effort. 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard, 1 large head broccoli cut into florets, 1/2 red onion roughly chopped, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 4 mild Italian sausage links, salt and ground black pepper to taste, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 10 ounces baby potatoes halved, 1 large carrot sliced, 2 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano cheese, 3 tablespoons olive oil

Recipe for Easy Smashed Brussels Sprouts A delectable side dish for any occasion, these mashed Brussels sprouts are parboiled, then roasted in the oven with olive oil and Pecorino cheese.

Putting the Peppermate pepper mill through its paces with some cacio e pepe.

How could I not try out a new pepper mill by making some cacio e pepe? Note: Peppermate sent me a Peppermate pepper mill for my review, but all opinions are my own. Truth be told, I don’t have great luck with pepper mills. The pepper mill we received as a wedding gift broke within a year of using it, and since then we’ve largely relied on grinding black pepper with our heaviest mortar and…

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Sausage and Vegetable Sheet Pan Dinner With broccoli, baby potatoes, carrots, and mild Italian sausage, this simple sheet-pan dinner is packed with flavor and easy to prepare for the whole family.

Spaghetti Diablo with Shrimp Spaghetti and shrimp are served in a spicy tomato sauce in this meal idea.

Main Dishes - Risotto - Mushroom and Pea Risotto Pecorino cheese adds a rich flavor to this easy, creamy mushroom and pea risotto that's perfect to serve as a vegetarian main course.