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Spaghetti alla carbonara

Spaghetti alla carbonara

Although my grandmother Angelina never made it--as far as I can recall--as a long-time resident of Rome I have a great fondness for la carbonara,…

Frank Fariello
Feb 2010
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3 votes
1817 views
Bucatini all'amatriciana

Bucatini all'amatriciana

It could be said that bucatini all'amatricana and spaghetti alla carbonara are the 'Romulus and Remus' of Roman cooking. No two dishes typify the…

Frank Fariello
Feb 2010
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2 votes
3572 views
Penne all'arrabbiata ('Angry' Penne in a Spicy Tomato Sauce)

Penne all'arrabbiata ('Angry' Penne in a Spicy Tomato Sauce)

Here's another signature dish of Roman cooking, penne all'arrabbiata or 'angry' penne, perfect for an impromtu…

Frank Fariello
Feb 2010
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5 votes
7740 views
Penna alla vodka (Penne with Vodka Sauce)

Penna alla vodka (Penne with Vodka Sauce)

This 'exotic' variation on the traditional penne all'arrabbiata is always a crowd-pleaser!

Frank Fariello
Feb 2010
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1 vote
7979 views
Lasagna di Carnevale (Neapolitan style Lasagna)

Lasagna di Carnevale (Neapolitan style Lasagna)

Among Angelina's generation, each of the female family members had a special dish that she was known for. My…

Frank Fariello
Feb 2010
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4 votes
8009 views
Ciceri e Tria - Chick Pea Pasta with a Crunch

Ciceri e Tria - Chick Pea Pasta with a Crunch

Ciceri e Tria is the best loved pasta of Lecce in Apulia, and of all the Salento area. It is a simple Cucina…

Carmelita
Feb 2010
Professional
5 votes
9699 views
Warm Octopus w. Potato and Parsley

Warm Octopus w. Potato and Parsley

This is one of my favourite things year round, served lukewarm in winter or at room temperature in summer.…

Carmelita
Feb 2010
Professional
1 vote
6769 views
Pollo in porchetta

Pollo in porchetta

When I served this dish, several of my dinner guests were wondering what the 'secret' ingredient was that have this roast chicken such a special…

Frank Fariello
Feb 2010
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8 votes
12204 views
Risotto alla crema di scampi (Risotto with Shrimp Cream)

Risotto alla crema di scampi (Risotto with Shrimp Cream)

As I have mentioned before, Rome is not really risotto country. But there is at least one risotto dish that…

Frank Fariello
Feb 2010
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3 votes
4437 views
Risotto all'indivia belga

Risotto all'indivia belga

Risotto is one of my 'go to' dishes when I don't feel like cooking anything elaborate. That may sound odd: risotto has a reputation for being a lot…

Frank Fariello
Feb 2010
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1 vote
2242 views