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The Story Behind The Sauce: Vodka
Vodka sauce dishes such as penne alla vodka burst onto the Italian food scene in the 1970s, but did it originate in New York or Italy?
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What’s The Difference Between Ravioli & Tortellini?
Ravioli are square and tortellini are ring shaped, but both make for hearty meals and are filled with cheese, meat, and more.
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The Wonder Of Italian Bread
Paesana opens the oven to review the bread of multiple Italian regions.
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How To Transform Italian Favorites Into Vegan Meals
People who love Italian food, but aren’t so fond of meat have a lot of delicious options.
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Most Romantic Italian Meals
Paesana’s top dishes to cook for someone you love on Valentine’s Day and any other occasion.
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Let’s Talk About Pasta: Spaghetti, Linguine, Fettuccine & Bucatini
Paesana examines the similarities and differences between the long strands of pasta we love to twirl around a fork.
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Paesana’s Quick Italian Appetizers
We’ve got some ideas for quick Italian appetizers that are perfect for a small holiday gathering.
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The Italian Day Of Rest
Before you start planning your Italian-American Christmas, enjoy simple times in the kitchen with Paesana.
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Lotsa Pastabilities
Paesana celebrates National Pasta Month with everything you need to know about cooking pasta.
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The Very Best Italian Comfort Foods
Paesana believes that food can be a warm hug when times are tough and stress is high.
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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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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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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.
Bolognese: The Allure Of Italian Meat Sauce
Hearty and deeply flavored, bolognese is the full-bodied pasta sauce you need for a filling meal.
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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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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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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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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.
