Pasta all’Amatriciana is probably one of the easiest pasta dish to make, yet it is so classic, delicious and comforting. There are countless versions of Amatriciana sauce, but the key ingredients are normally guanciale, pecorino cheese and tomatoes.
Pizza Margherita, a typical Neapolitan pizza, is without a doubt one of the most classic pizza varieties ( if not THE most classic). The toppings are simple: tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, basil leaves…but the flavor is complex. I also love its vivid tri-colour representing colors of the national flag of Italy.
I am a big fan of lasagna. Each bite of this pasta dish is happiness made of layers of sauces and ingredients, it’s so flavorful and hearty. This time I am too lazy to cook the lasagna pasta, instead, I replaced it with potato. This new version of lasagna tastes very different from a regular lasagna, but it’s nevertheless filling and scrumptious. You … [Read more…]
Tomato basil sauce is the perfect pasta sauce for the summer. It’s fresh, tasty and relatively healthier than most creamy white pasta sauce. I added a little pancetta to the dish and it definitely helped add more flavor to the pasta. Time to get your pasta fix with this recipe! Ingredients (serves 1): 1 serving … [Read more…]
This vegetarian naan pizza is super simple–only three steps required! It is actually a creation of me being super lazy… Regardless of how easy it is, the naan pizza is very yummy and satisfying. It’s the perfect light lunch or appetizer option. Naan bread is not a must. If you don’t have naan bread at … [Read more…]
Ricotta stuffed shell pasta always looks more tempting than other types of pasta in my opinion, probably because I am a fan of any food with stuffing. Today I am sharing a really simple recipe of baked shell pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach (a timeless combination). With only a few ingredients and steps, … [Read more…]
Gnocchi actually has lots of variations across different regions in Italy, but the most common ingredients used are potatoes, flour and eggs. Gnocchi can be served as an appetizer or a main. I love the texture of gnocchi. It’s tender and light, yet filling. I think gnocchi goes well with cream-based sauces. So today I … [Read more…]
A couple of weeks a go I visited a much-hyped restaurant in Hangzhou called Osteria Pelecanus. This tiny restaurant serves Italian-influenced dishes created by the chef and receives almost all 5-star ratings on Dazhongdianping (a Chinese version of Yelp, Tripadvisor, Opentable etc.). People would wait for hours to get a seat there. To be honest, … [Read more…]
I really love cooking, but hate washing dishes like most people do (probably). This Italian meatballs dish, however, requires only one pot. It’s simple, filling and delicious (of course). Who can resist these flavorful meatballs with melted mozzarella cheese? Ingredients (serves 1): 100g lean ground beef 8g bread crumbs 2tbs milk 1/2 cup tomato sauce … [Read more…]
I really like the creamy taste of Carbonara pasta. Normally pancetta is used in Carbonara pasta dishes. Pancetta is undoubtedly delicious, but it contains way too much fat in my opinion. So I decided to substitute lower fat back bacon for pancetta. The Carbonara is nevertheless scrumptious and filling. Ingredients (serves 1): 1 serving spaghetti … [Read more…]