Here, my recipe is inspired by Chef Marc Vetri’s il viaggio di vetri cookbook. Fresh pasta, the highest quality ahi tuna, fresh oregano and lemon harmonize in a dish that is both simple and extraordinary. The raw tuna is kissed with the heat from the just-cooked pasta, keeping the fish at its purest taste.
This ahi tuna (aka yellowfin) is not treated with carbon monoxide to artificially preserve the bright color of the flesh (a practice that has been banned in the EU). As a result, the color ranges from to pale pink to grayish pink which is normal and healthy.
Restaurant Style
Pasta with Scallops, Lobster
Asparagus, Sage Truffle Butter
A most memorable meal at Ferraro’s inspired me to recreate one of their many fabulous menu items: the Pappardelle Mimmo. This seafood pasta, a favorite of the chef, was simply outstanding. We shared all our dishes at dinner and agreed that the pappardelle is now one of our favorites too.
Established in 1985, Ferraro’s Ristorante is located near the Las Vegas Strip. It is a family-owned business that prides itself on offering authentic Italian cuisine with a focus on traditional methods and recipes, high-quality seasonal ingredients, and homemade “everything” including sausage, meatballs, pastas, breads, desserts and more.
The restaurant is especially noted for its warm inviting atmosphere, superb service, and extensive wine list that features a wide selection of Italian and international wines. It’s no wonder that Ferraro’s has garnered a loyal following among Las Vegas locals and visitors alike…and that Gambero Rosso recently recognized them as one of the top Italian restaurants in the world.
Taste With The Eyes re-creation of Pappardelle Mimmo
Ferraro’s Ristorante Las Vegas
Ferraro’s Antipasti
Burrata con Zucchine
Burrata with grilled zucchini and herb oil
Carne Battuta
Prime beef tartare, Reggiano truffle reduction, black truffle crostini, hazelnuts
This mouthwatering TruffledMushroom Pappardelle is a delightful pasta dish that features wide, flat, fresh pappardelle noodles paired with a savory-creamy-herby mushroom sauce where a drizzle of white truffle oil enhances the earthy mushroom flavors.
We are fortunate that our local Las Vegas Italian restaurant sells fresh house-made pasta to go, including pappardelle, fettuccine, spaghetti alla chitarra, and gnocchi. I am more than happy to promote Prosecco in Las Vegas for their imported cheeses including Burrata di Puglia and excellent fresh pasta.
Zucchini Quinoa Meatballs and Green Lentil Pappardelle
Fresh Organic Tomato Sauce with Basil, Parmesan
Imagine a super-moist, super-tasty meatball that has the added health benefits from green vegetable and quinoa. Imagine a pasta that is packed with protein, high in fiber, lower carb and gluten-free. Imagine skipping jarred sauce and preparing an easy homemade tomato sauce made from organic tomatoes and fresh basil. This is spaghetti & meatballs for 2017.
Zucchini Quinoa Meatballs, Green Lentil Pappardelle Recipe
Pappardelle with Saffron Cream Apple, Fig, Pistachio, Mint
Our 5 Star Makeover Cooking Club is featuring apples for the fabulous September event.
My family and friends are celebrating the Jewish New Year 5773. And I’m thinking about noodle kugel. Kugel is a sweet Jewish casserole. I bake mine with egg noodles, golden raisins, cottage cheese, cinnamon, and apples. I was also thinking about my saffron matzoh balls…
My little guy Wilson needed some tests. When I dropped him off, his awesome veterinarian gave me a big basket of fresh figs from her garden.
These three events cosmically intertwined. Apples & figs collided with noodles & saffron. And the result was a delightful vegetarian pasta with a luxurious saffron cream sauce. It was an exotic marriage of sweet & savory, creamy & crunchy. The colors were glorious ~ golden yellow saffron, pale green granny smith apples, pink salmon-hued figs, and bright green mint.
