Penne is one of my favorite pastas. I love its shape and size. Penne is located in the province of Pescara in Abruzzo region of Italy. This quaint town is divided between the tops of four hills between the rivers of Tavo and Fino. Penne is one of the most important towns in the province of Pescara, a reference point for the Vestina area. Read the rest of this entry »
Gnocchi is an Italian potato pasta/dumpling. Technically, it can also be made of semolina instead of potato but most of the time we’re referring to the potato ones. Gnocchi is an Italian word for dumplings. They are commonly made with potatoes, although not always. Gnocchi is made from either potatoes or ricotta in my experience, not both. Potato gnocchi is by far the most popular. Read the rest of this entry »
Dried pasta is one of the most versatile and readily-available foods. The delightfully easy preparation of pasta may lead people to believe that its production is equally simple and straightforward. Dried pasta is very easily stored; it does not require refrigeration or freezing, and can be stored in a pantry indefinitely. Read the rest of this entry »
Spaghetti is offered with a variety of sauces like blackened chicken Alfredo, meatballs with marinara and Greek-style chicken sauce with sweet cinnamon overtones. Steaks ranging from sirloin to rib-eye are cooked to order. Spaghetti is a pasta product made from durum wheat semolina, water and optional ingredients such as egg and gluten. Read the rest of this entry »
Pasta is usually made from either wheat flour or rice flour. Pasta can be made with other types of flour, for example spinach . Pasta is at its best when cooked just before serving, but it is possible to prepare it in advance. Read the rest of this entry »