True Taste of Italy

Pasta alla Sorrentina

Pasta alla Sorrentina is a colorful pasta dish that reflects the beauty of Sorrento, the town for which it is named. Sorrento is a well known resort in Southern Italy, perched on top of steeply rising cliffs and overlooking the bay of Naples. Sorrento has been a popular vacation retreat since as early as 600 AD.

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Orecchiette with Broccoli

This orecchiette with broccoli dish is a simple recipe that comes together quickly and is a great first course for any Italian meal or can serve as a light dinner on its own. Orecchiette, an ear-shaped pasta, is perfect for this dish, but you can substitute other shaped pasta like penne, fusilli or farfalle. This great vegetarian dish can be easily paired with a fresh salad and pizza bianca for a wonderful meal. We promise you that you will never look at broccoli the same way after a sample of this dish.

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Authentic Lasagna Recipe

Beware, this authentic lasagna recipe is so delicious, you will find yourself licking the plate clean to savor every last morsel. The secret inside is the ultra-creamy besciamella sauce. It makes the lasagna just melt in your mouth. We make this recipe quite often, but mamma has it completely perfected. When she comes to visit, she knows that lasagna must be on the menu at some point during her visit.

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