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Fresh Fettuccine with Stracciatella, Blistered Tomatoes, and Basil

Fresh Fettuccine with Stracciatella
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Blistered Tomatoes, Basil, Toasted Breadcrumbs

Sweet blistered tomatoes, whole basil leaves, savory anchovies, bright lemon, and creamy stracciatella come together in a pasta that feels both rustic and refined. A layer of stracciatella beneath the fresh pasta and a generous dollop on top create a luxurious contrast to the warm fettuccine, while crispy breadcrumbs add texture and crunch.

Fresh Fettuccine with Stracciatella, Blistered Tomatoes, and Basil

Fresh Fettuccine with Stracciatella Recipe

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Creamy Beef Bolognese with Mushrooms

Creamy Beef Bolognese with Mushrooms
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Creamy Beef Bolognese with Mushrooms is a savory, slow-simmered ragù with layers of flavor that develop over time. Unlike a typical spaghetti meat sauce, which is often brighter, redder, and more tomato-driven, this Bolognese lets meat and vegetables take center stage.

A generous amount of onion, carrot, celery, and cremini mushrooms slowly cooks down into the ragù, creating a deeper, more nuanced foundation and adding layers of savory flavor to the beef. The long, gentle simmer allows the ingredients to meld into a rich, satisfying sauce with subtle earthy notes from the mushrooms.

Equal parts milk and cream mellow the acidity and give the ragù a velvety texture that clings beautifully to spaghetti (or keto-friendly cauliflower, see recipe below).

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Lobster Tail, Saffron Risotto with Fennel and Leek

Petite Broiled Lobster Tail
Saffron Risotto with Fennel and Leek

A petite broiled lobster tail rests atop a bed of saffron risotto, with finely diced fennel and leeks folded in to lend gentle herbal and anise notes that play off the saffron’s floral warmth. The creamy risotto and tender lobster are balanced so that each element shines without overpowering the others, making every bite delicate yet satisfying.

This dish pairs beautifully with a chilled Perrier-Jouët Blanc de Blancs Champagne. Its bright acidity and fine bubbles refresh the palate, while citrus and floral notes echo the saffron and herbs, lifting the flavors and making the combination of risotto and lobster light, aromatic, and memorable.

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Fagioli al Caviale (White Beans with Caviar)

Fagioli al Caviale (White Beans with Caviar)
Inspired by Sophia Loren

“At first glance, the pairing of caviar with beans might seem sinful. But remember the Cinderella story, and the splendid prince who falls in love with the humble, poor-as-a-church-mouse Cinderella. Well, marrying beans with caviar has the same charm,” says Sophia Loren, in her book Recipes & Memories published by GT Publishing Corporation 1998.

Pairing caviar with beans is an excellent choice for the holidays because it blends sophistication with simplicity, creating a dish that feels both special and approachable.

Caviar brings a touch of luxury, making the dish feel celebratory and indulgent—perfect for holiday gatherings. Cannellini beans, on the other hand, offer a creamy, comforting base, which resonates with the warmth and coziness of the season.

Sophia Loren - A scene from Scandal in Sorrento 1955. — Sophia Loren – A scene from Scandal in Sorrento 1955. Photo from her cookbook.

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Quick Mussels over Angel Hair Pasta

Quick Mussels Over Angel Hair Pasta
Garlic Butter Sauce, Fresh Herbs

Here I share another QUICK recipe. Last month it was a delicious Wonton Noodle Soup. This month it’s fabulous Mussels over Angel Hair Pasta.

Organic cultivated mussels from the pristine waters of Prince Edward Island, Canada are vacuum packed and fully cooked and pasteurized with a generous amount of garlic butter sauce added to each bag. The ingredients in the vacuum sealed bag are simply mussels, clarified butter, minced garlic, and parsley flakes. That’s it.

These sustainable tasty mussels are found in the refrigerated section at Costco. They offer a fresh, sweet, briny flavor reminiscent of the sea, with a tender, slightly chewy texture and a mild, delicate taste that isn’t too “fishy.”

Microwave mussels for 3 minutes, cook pasta for 2 minutes! Now that’s quick!

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Fresh Fettuccine with Stracciatella 🍝 🍅 🌿 🍝 Blistered Tomatoes, Basil, Toasted Breadcrumbs