Pasta Grammar

This is our go-to fennel recipe for a quick and easy weeknight vegetable side dish. Fennel wedges are baked in a sheet pan, topped with a savory breadcrumb mixture. It’s simple, healthy, but delicious enough to win over the pickiest of eaters! How to Prep the Fennel Bulbs Trim off any green stems from the fennel, along with any tough root core that pokes out from the bottom of t...

This simple, healthy side dish comes from the city of Bari, Puglia. It pairs the lightly sweet, anise-flavored fennel bulbs with the savory punch of garlic, anchovies, capers, and olive oil. It’s delicious and super easy to make! If you’re looking for an unusual and tasty side dish that won’t take a lot of effort, this is one to try. How to Prep the Fennel Bulbs Trim off any gre...

This is a great recipe for people who love fennel, as well as picky eaters who usually aren’t so enthusiastic about vegetables. This northern Italian-style side dish layers sliced fennel with decadent besciamella sauce, cheese, and bread crumbs. Think of it like a fennel lasagna! How to Prep the Fennel Bulbs Trim off any green stems from the fennel, along with any tough root cor...

This traditional Neapolitan dish goes by a couple of names, either “Soffritto Napoletano” or “Zuppa Forte,” meaning literally strong soup . Anyone who tries it will quickly understand the latter moniker! Soffritto Napoletano Recipe | How to Make “Zuppa Forte” Zuppa Forte is prepared by stewing some unusual cuts of meat in what has to be one of the richest, most flavorful tomato ...

While not nearly as famous as its more famous cousin, struffoli , this festive Calabrian Christmas dessert packs a lot of flavor and is just as beautiful to look at as it is to eat! It’s composed of fried “gnocchi,” made with olive oil and Vermouth (no sugar!), glazed in fig syrup and decorated with colorful sprinkles. Watch the Pasta Grammar video: TURDILLI RECIPE Makes: 1 plat...