Author: Mamma Mia Kitchen

Creamy Mushroom and Sausage Risotto

There is nothing better than a nice, thick and creamy risotto on a cold day. It is an Italian classic recipe and one of my absolute favorite dishes because you can literally put anything you want in it. What makes risotto particular is the type of rice used. You can’t […]

 

How to make Neapolitan Espresso Coffee

Neapolitan Espresso or Caffe Napoletano. There is no other thing like. This unique coffee in its purity can only be found in one place: Naples, Italy. It’s taste, odor, and texture cannot be described with words. When it hits your mouth, you instantly feel the thick and creamy texture and […]

 

Shrimp and Cherry Tomato Linguine

Embracing the principles of Italian cuisine, this dish doesn’t rely on heavy sauces or heavy whipping cream. Instead the garlic and shrimp are carefully cooked in the extra virgin olive oil, releasing their flavors into it and when coupled with parsley, it makes a delicious creamy dish. With this dish, […]

 

Pasta Casarecce with Broccoli and Bacon

One of my favorite homey and comfort food dishes that I love is pasta with broccoli and bacon. In the cooking process, the bacon and the pasta are blended to form a delicious cream that brings together the whole pasta. If you want to take this dish to the next […]

 

Slow-cooked Neapolitan Ragú

Walking the streets of Naples early Sunday morning, you hear a familiar noise and smell: the slow bubble of a nonna’s ragu that has been boiling overnight. Prepped the night before, this delicious elixir is perhaps one of the most quintessential dishes of Neapolitan cuisine: Ragu. In Neapolitan dialect, it […]

 

Leftover Pasta? Make a Neapolitan Frittata di Maccheroni!

Do you have leftover spaghetti that is just sitting in the fridge? Turn it into a classic Neapolitan street food dish. In Naples, the dish is called ‘A Frittat e Maccarun and is commonly eaten as a street food or picnic food. Based on the principle that no food goes […]

 

Linguine al Pomodoro – A classic Italian dish.

Linguine al Pomodoro is the quintessential Italian dish that represents the core principle of Italian cuisine: simplicity. This simple, yet delicious dish relies on only a few ingredients and their quality to pop. Pair this with a crisp white wine such as a Fiano di Avellino or Falanghina. As far […]

 

Italian Sausage and Rustic Rosemary Potatoes

One of our favorite dishes, this rustic and homey dish is made with delicious Yukon Gold potatoes, Italian sausage and rosemary. Rosemary is such a powerful and flavorful spice and gives the potatoes a delicious taste unlike any other. Rosemary is used extensively in Italian cuisine especially when seasoning potatoes […]

 

Zucchini and Tuna Parmigiana

This delicious Italian dish is usually made with eggplant and tomato sauce. We decided to take it up a notch and use zucchini and tuna instead. The beauty of this dish is that has multiple layers of tuna and cheesy goodness. Try it out and let us know what you […]

 

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Spaghetti alla Carbonara is a classic Roman dish that is comprised of guanciale (pigs cheek), egg, peppercorn, Pecorino Romano cheese and Parmiggiano Reggiano. The result is a super creamy and delicous pasta with incredible flavor! Let us know what you think of the recipe in the comments! Like us on […]