Fetuccini Aglio e Olio (Oil and Garlic)
This is a great date-night dinner with a simple arugula salad (see recipe) and a yummy dessert.
Ravioli with Brown Butter, Garlic and Sage
This is a wonderful savory and satisfying recipe that I have had in many different restaurants. This is my version with garlic which I discovered during the cove at 19 pandemic when we were in isolation and I was forced to use ingredients I had at the house. The sage came from my garden and I happen to have some sausage stuffed ravioli in the freezer. My husband went crazy, he loved it so much. I served it with the simple arugula salad you can find in my book or on my site.
NY Times Tomato Sauce
This is perhaps the most famous recipe created by Marcella Hazan, the cookbook author who changed how Americans cook Italian food. It also may be her easiest.
A’s Sausage Sauce or A’s Sausage and Roasted Chicken Sauce
This is a very hearty dish that men PARTICULARLY love. It's especially good the next day.
Penne Alla Vodka with Pancetta
If you're a non-meat eater you can leave out the pancetta. However, it does add lots of flavor. Don't worry about the vodka, the alcohol will be cooked off.
Pesto Genovese
You can use the sauce in so many pasta dishes or even as a sandwich spread; it's pure flavor.
Italian Meat Sauce
This is best if refrigerated overnight, then the fat congeals and you can remove it.
Veal Pasta Sauce
This is a great date-night dinner with a simple arugula salad (see recipe) and a yummy dessert.