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Epic Bacon Infused Lasagna – Lasagne Epiche al Bacon
A bold, meat-lover’s lasagna stacked with layers of pasta and a rich, slow-simmered sauce made from ground pork, turkey, and beef, infused with smoky bacon for deep, savory flavor. Each layer is packed with hearty triple-meat sauce, slices of eggs and finished with generous amounts of melted mozzarella, Emmental cheese and parmigiano, creating a gooey, golden top.
Maria Scuor
May 204 min read


Pasta Verde con Bacon
This is a tender pasta tossed in a creamy asparagus pesto and cream cheese sauce, with bacon cooked right in for a savory, smoky flavor. Simple, comforting, and satisfying—an easy favorite for any night of the week.
Maria Scuor
May 192 min read


Creamy Ham & Artichoke Pasta – Pasta Cremosa con Prosciutto e Carciofi
I love ham and artichoke and decided to make this creamy light pasta that I paired with a few slices of bread.
Maria Scuor
May 182 min read


Gnocchi & Meatballs – Gnocchi e Polpette
Having Ready to Go Meatballs in the freezer allows me to bring delicious meals together with not much effort. Yes, we let the sauce cook slowly to absorb the meatball flavours but that effort is very easy.
Maria Scuor
May 153 min read


Ready to go Meatballs – Polpette Pronto all’Uso
I always keep meatballs stocked in the freezer—they’re endlessly versatile. Toss them into a red-sauce pasta, flatten and sauté them for dipping, or bake them in the oven with veggies. This go-to meatball recipe adapts easily to whatever you’re in the mood for.
Maria Scuor
May 153 min read


Cheesy Ham & Chicken Delight - Delizia di Prosciutto Pollo e Formaggio
When dinner plans are uncertain, chicken fillets in the freezer and ham and cheese in the fridge can save the day. Together, they create a delicious, hearty dish that pairs perfectly with my Bacon & Veggie Couscous when time is tight.
Maria Scuor
May 122 min read


Bacon & Veggie Couscous - Couscous Vegetali con Bacon
Couscous is incredibly easy to prepare, and when layered with flavour, it becomes a delicious side dish. I paired it with my Cheesy Ham & Chicken Delight, and it complemented the meal perfectly.
Maria Scuor
May 122 min read


Sweet & Sour Porkchops – Braciole di Maiale in Agrodolce
These juicy pork chops are simmered in a sweet-and-sour sauce with tender pineapple, creating the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Served over fluffy rice, this comforting, flavor-packed dish comes together easily and makes a satisfying meal any night of the week
Maria Scuor
May 72 min read


Bacon Asparagus Trofie – Trofie al Bacon e Asparagi
Trofie is a thin twisted funny looking pasta from the Liguria region of Italy. It is believed it originated in the town of Sori in the province of Genoa. Trofie means “gnocchi” in the Ligurian dialect, and even though this pasta is made from flour and potatoes, it has a different in shape and texture over the gnocchi.
Today I combined this pasta with a creamy sauce with bacon and asparagus. Truly a delicious meal.
Maria Scuor
Apr 193 min read


Beef Stew – Stufato di Manzo
On a cold, rainy winter day, nothing feels more comforting than a hearty stew packed with meat and vegetables. Today, I made a beef version using leftover beef filet chunks from our beef Wellington, but stewing beef works perfectly too.
Maria Scuor
Apr 174 min read


Stovetop Lasagna – Lasagna da Fornello
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano Serves: 3 - 4 I love making things in one pot and today I was craving lasagna but wanted to keep it super simple therefore I created this one pot delicious lasagna that served with some bread to scoop up the sauce is a must! Ingredients 2 tbsp vegetable broth 400 grams ground meat (I used turkey and pork) 200 ml vegetable broth 60 gr diced onions 40 gr diced celery 150 gr diced carrots 60 gr diced bell pepper Garlic salt or salt and pepper
Maria Scuor
Apr 153 min read


Lemony Chicken Potatoes & Carrots – Pollo Patate e Carote al Limone
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano Serves: 2 I love meals I can make in one pot and this one with chicken, potatoes and carrots flavoured with real lemons is absolutely easy to make and a delicious meal any time of year. NOTE : when dicing potatoes and carrots try to make them the same size so they cook evenly Ingredients 180 gr sour cream 75 gr mayonnaise ½ tsp salt ½ tsp pepper 1 tsp garlic granules 1 tsp onion granules 2 tbsp dried chives ½ tsp paprika 1 lemon 2 tbsp ol
Maria Scuor
Apr 74 min read


National Carbonara Day & Spaghetti Carbonara
National Carbonara Day is celebrated every year worldwide on April 6th and honors one of Italy’s most iconic pasta dishes, Spaghetti alla Carbonara. LET’S ENJOY A GOOD SPAGHETTI CARBONARA TODAY TO CELEBRATE IT!
Maria Scuor
Apr 66 min read


Pork Marsala Panino – Panino di Maiale al Marsala
We love a sandwich and salad for dinner, especially if they are hot sandwiches. This pork sandwich is sweetened with Marsala wine. Marsala can be sweet or dry and is produced in the Italian city Marsala in Sicily. In Italy I can get “Marsala al Uvo”, which translates to Marsala with egg.
Maria Scuor
Mar 303 min read


Stuffed Roasted Chicken Meal – Pollo Arrosto Ripieno
We love chicken overall, however when I fill it with stuffing and roast it with veggies, it not only tastes awesome but other than making the stuffing in a pot, this meal is all roasted in a pan.
Maria Scuor
Mar 274 min read


Meat Patties & Veggies – Polpette e Verdure
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano Serves: 2 I love having meatball mixture in the freezer because I can take it out in the morning and make anything with it. Today I made what my mom made all the time. Flat meatballs, except she fried them and I baked them with veggies and made it a complete meal. Simple and delicious with a side of chili yogurt dipping sauce. Ingredients Bunch of asparagus tips Cauliflower flowerets to taste Garlic salt or salt and pepper to taste Hot p
Maria Scuor
Mar 253 min read


Zucchini Slices – Fette di Zucchine
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano Serves: 3 – 4 for dinner I wanted to make a frittata but decided to change it up for something a little hardier and this recipe is perfect because it is full of eggs, ham, cheese, peppers and wonderful zucchini. I made it for dinner with a green salad, and it will serve 3 – 4 people. However, you can serve as an appetizer and cut them into small slices. Ingredients 5 eggs 150 gr flour 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 375 gr grated zucchini, s
Maria Scuor
Mar 232 min read


Veggie Infused Mini Meatloaf - Mini Polpettone Infuso di Verdure
My family loves meatloaf! What I love is that I can hide any kind of veggies and they eat them without complaining. Today I made a batch of my Vegetable Purée which infuses the meatloaf with broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, onions and pepper. The vegetable purée makes the meatloaf lighter and healthier for us as well as make it really moist.
Maria Scuor
Mar 225 min read


Vegetable Purée – Purea di Verdure
I use different versions of vegetable purée in my meatloaf recipes, to thicken soups, in lasagnas or a skillet pasta. The vegetable can be roasted then puréed with broth or cream or can be cooked in vegetable broth then puréed once cooked.
Maria Scuor
Mar 223 min read


Sausage Tagliatelle – Tagliatelle alla Salsiccia
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano Serves: 2 I love that here in Italy I can get sausage balls without casings and am able to create quick recipes using balls or mashing them to make a sauce. Today I used them to make a quick and easy tagliatelle pasta. You can use sausage links and remove the casings as well. Ingredients 2 tbsp vegetable broth 250 gr sausage meat 3 tbsp vegetable broth 50 gr diced onion 210 gr tomato sauce 130 gr arrabbiata sauce 2 tbsp tomato paste Garl
Maria Scuor
Mar 152 min read
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