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September 25, 2016

Pasta, gnocchi & risotto: luscious Italian primi

Italy is characterized by starting off each meal with delicious first courses, or primi. Oftentimes a primo and salad can be enough for a whole meal. Rarely will you see Italians skip their scrumptious primo! Take a look at these wonderful first course ideas, most of which you’ll find in Italian restaurants, and also in our recipe section.

Zucchini  with pancetta, Parmesan & onion.

Penne with zucchini, pancetta, Parmesan and onion

Or Spaghetti with Gorgonzola and sage…

Gorgonzola and sage spaghetti

Spaghetti with mazzancolle; delicious Italian shrimp.

Mazzancolle

Buratta-stuffed ravioli with pan-seared cherry tomatoes…

Buratta stuffed ravioli

 

Ravioli Caprese, a signature dish from the island of Capri, are stuffed with mozzarella cheese, a soft caciotta cheese, eggs and fresh marjoram.

Ravioli Caprese on platter, ready to be served

 

A scrumptious homemade pasta with wild asparagus and guanciale from a country restaurant in the hillsides outside of Norcia.

Homemade Pasta with Wild Asparagus and Guanciale

Risotto alla pescatore…seafood risotto…from il Moro restaurant in Fiumicino.

Risotto alla pescatora

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