The Spaghetti Frittata or Frittata di Maccheroni (“a frittata ‘e maccarune” in Neapolitan language), more commonly known as the Pasta Frittata (Frittata di Pasta), is a typical dish of Neapolitan cuisine. A poor and simple dish (like Spaghetti allo Scarpariello), but with unparalleled delicacy, based on pasta, eggs, cheese and pepper, which was born in Naples as
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The Pasta e Patate alla Napoletana (Neapolitan Pasta and Potatoes) is a delicious variation of the classic Pasta and Potatoes. It is a first course whose roots are really humble. Combining potatoes with pasta in fact is an ingenious way to prepare a very poor peasant dish. To make the preparation richer, pancetta (or cheek
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Gnocchi are a very iconic type of dumpling in Italian cuisine, very delicious and with many variations. They are small lumps of dough most traditionally composed of a simple combination of wheat flour, egg, salt, and potatoes. There are lots of variations of gnocchi, some using semolina flour, cheese, day old breadcrumbs, or cornmeal. There
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Located on the western coast of Italy, Naples is a bustling city that offers a unique blend of history, culture, artistic treasures and, of course, exceptional cuisine. Known as the birthplace of pizza, Naples is a food lover’s paradise and an essential destination for any traveler visiting Italy. In this article, we will explore the
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“Funghetto” Fried Eggplants (Melanzane a Funghetto or Mulignane a Fungitiello in Neapolitan dialect – “Mushroom Style” Fried Eggplant), is a typical Neapolitan starter or side dish. These Fried Eggplants can be used as a starter, side dish or to season pasta, but they are also delicious on pizza or to stuff your panino, together with some mozzarella
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Do you love pizza? Who doesn’t, right? It’s one of the most popular foods in the world. In this blog post, we will share six different ways that you can prepare and serve a pizza. Whether you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner or something to impress your friends at your next party, these recipes
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Sausage and Friarielli (Salsiccia e Friarielli) is a very popular recipe in Italy, especially in the south. It is also one of the most popular dishes in the Neapolitan culture. Even in Puglia the recipe is famous, but there the people calls it sausage and broccoli. Sausage and Friarielli are in the top ten of the best
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The Italian Wedding Soup or Italian Married Soup (Minestra Maritata – ‘A Menesta’ Mmaretata in Neapolitan) is one of the oldest recipes of Naples imported by the Spanish around 1300, in fact in Spain there is a traditional recipe, the “Olla Potrida”, which has all the ingredients of the Neapolitan soup. It is eaten especially
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The Potato Gateau, also called the “Gattò”, is a recipe made from baked potatoes. It’s called Gateau because it is a pie that is prepared by crushing boiled potatoes and mixing them with eggs, Neapolitan salami and mozzarella. This Neapolitan recipe was born in the late Eighteenth century in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
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The Caponata (Capunata in Sicilian) is a typical dish of Sicilian Cuisine. It is a set of fried vegetables (mostly eggplants), seasoned with tomato sauce, celery, onion, olives and capers, in sweet and sour sauce. There are many variations, depending on the ingredients. The Caponata, widespread throughout the Mediterranean Sea, is generally used today as
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