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5 Italian Side Dishes That Take Center Stage
Paesana takes a look at a menu of Italian side dishes that go beyond pasta and sauce.
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Let’s Talk About Pasta: Comparing Penne, Ziti, and Rigatoni
They look similar, but short-tube pasta, such as penne, ziti, and rigatoni differ in texture, shape, and application.
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The Story Behind The Sauce: Marinara
Travel back in time with Paesana to learn how Marinara Sauce became an Italian classic.
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An Italian Deep-Sea Dive
Italy’s many coastal cities reel in food lovers with a vast collection of oceanic cuisine.
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Regional Italian Cuisine: Sicily
The Italian island of Sicily is home to some of the most unique and fresh cuisine in the entire country.
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An Italian Al Fresco Summer Dinner
Adorned with fresh ingredients and bright flavors, an outdoor Italian meal is the perfect summer serenade.
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Italian Desserts We’re Sweet On
Italian desserts burst with unique flavors, and an undeniable charm that’s straight from the old world.
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Why We Love Pesto Sauce
Bright, green, and pleasantly aromatic, pesto is the pasta sauce of a different color.
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The Story Behind Chicken Parmigiana
How chicken parmigiana became an Italian-American staple in restaurants and home kitchens.
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Italian-Style Duck: How The Mallard Fits The Bill
The Italian-American take on duck includes many preparations, all of which deliver robust and rich flavors.
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Regional Italian Cuisine: Naples
A deep dive into the rich contents of a Neapolitan cookbook, including pizza, pasta, and pastries.
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A Blend For All Seasons: What's In Italian Seasoning Packets?
An aromatic mix of oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, and marjoram bring Italian flavor to a host of dishes.
Bolognese: The Allure Of Italian Meat Sauce
Hearty and deeply flavored, bolognese is the full-bodied pasta sauce you need for a filling meal.
The Italian-American Vegetable Department
Hearty and healthy vegetables round out the perfect Italian-American menu.
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Notes From A Well-Stocked Pantry
There’s more than a few cabinet essentials that should always be within reach in your kitchen.
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Family Favorites You Can Cook At Home With Paesana
When you just can’t get to your favorite Italian restaurant, try a homemade version of these classic family favorites.
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Fritto Misto de Mare: Italian Fried Seafood
Italian-style fried seafood is a simple way to feast on the ocean’s bounty.
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Get To Know Italian Cured Meats
What’s the difference between Italian pork specialties guanciale, pancetta, prosciutto, speck, and lardo?
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Fresh Pasta vs. Dry Pasta: Boiling Down The Differences
When cooking an Italian meal, is fresh pasta or dry pasta the better option?
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Bird Is The Word: The Very Best Italian-American Chicken Dishes
Chicken is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Check out our favorite Italian-American chicken dishes.
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Feast Of The Seven Fishes: An Italian-American Christmas Eve Legacy
Christmas is the time of traditions—like the Italian-American Feast of the Seven Fishes.
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An Italian-American Thanksgiving
More than merely turkey and stuffing, an Italian-American Thanksgiving brings plenty of pasta and sauce to the table.
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Pizza: A Slice Of Life
Hot and piping from the oven, there’s nothing quite like a delicious pizza with your favorite toppings and pizza sauce.
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Something's Fishy: Guide To Italian Anchovies
Pay no attention to the bad reputation—Italian anchovies are a powerhouse ingredient with intense flavors perfect for sauce!
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Italian Sausage Party
The most tubular of Italian meats, the mighty sausage has been a staple of meal time since it was first stuffed into a casing.
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Fra Diavolo: The Bedeviling Origins Of This Fiery Sauce
Adding red pepper to classic tomato sauce, Fra Diavolo is known for bringing hot and spicy flavor to Italian cuisine.
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Consumers Want Premium Private Label Products
National brand loyalty isn’t what it used to be, as a new generation of shoppers seeks quality and value from private labels.
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Why We Love Braciole In A Sunday Sauce
An all-day Sunday sauce needs meat for deeper flavor, and braciole is a delicious option that also happens to bring the family together.
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Classic Pasta & Sauce Pairings That Are Perfetto Italiano
Pasta and sauce were made for each, especially in these classically legendary Italian dishes.
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Cioppino: The Real San Francisco Treat
How a rustic seafood stew made the trip from Italy to the shores of America and eventually to the west coast.
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An American Meatball
Invented by this country’s first Italian-Americans, the modern-day meatball is a densely packed culinary classic.
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A Brief History of Pasta Shapes & Sizes
Pasta literally comes in hundreds of shapes and sizes, all with varying origin stories. Several well-known types include stringy spaghetti, tube-like rigatoni, shell-shaped cavatelli, and stuffed ravioli, among others.
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A Guide To Pasta Sauce
From Marinara and Pomodoro to Alfredo and Carbonara, every pasta sauce is unique. Here’s a savory rundown of some of the most popular, along with brief histories and modern applications of these Italian specialties.
