Fresh fettuccine with artichokes and white truffle oil

Here’s a recipe that embodies the spirit of Tuscany in the most delicious way. I first tasted this pasta in Florence, and it was so delectable that I can still remember every bite. How many dishes make such an imprint on one’s palate?!

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Fresh pappardelle with tomato sofrito and Manchego shavings

What could be more enchanting than a bowl of freshly made pappardelle tossed with a deep, smoky tomato sofrito? The smell of the sauce alone will fill your kitchen and make you salivate long before you have a bite!

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Fresh Pappardelle hanging on rack

Making fresh pasta at home is something the modern cook doesn’t do nearly enough. I’ll confess that I am a culprit of it myself, even though I adore making fresh pasta!

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Tomato sofrito with Pimentón Dulce-Spanish tomato sauce

By the time the end of winter comes around, I get fierce cravings for tomato sauce! Since cooking with fresh tomatoes is out of the question at this time of year (the glossy supermarket specimens look absolutely tasteless to me), I resort to canned plum tomatoes.

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Spaghetti with olive oil-garlic and pan-fried jalapeños

This is my New World take on Spaghetti Aglio e Olio, the legendary pasta dish!

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