Recipe Type: Sauce
Linguine alla Puttanesca (Harlot Sauce)
It is said that this Italian sugo alla puttanesca was invented in the 1950s by Sandro Petti, Co-owner of Rancio Fellone, a famous Ischian restaurant and nightspot. His recipe was very simple and included only tomatoes, olives and capers. However this sauce has since evolved. Nowadays the popular version includes ...
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Wild Garlic Pesto
Spring is the season of the wild garlic. In Britain we forage for wild garlic in old woodlands and riverbanks. It grows in abundance in damp grounds. They are entirely edible but, to preserve it, don’t uproot the bulbs, pick only the leaves and flowers. The benefits of this wild ...
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Ragu alla Bolognese (Bolognese Sauce)
In Italy, Ragu alla Bolognese is referred to as Ragu and in Bologna as Tagliatella. Whereas, outside Italy, it is referred to as Bolognese sauce and commonly served with pasta. There are many variations for this famous sauce but my recipe is a traditional one and I use it with ...
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