Francesca Pittaluga
Creamy Calabrian Orzo with Shrimp and Feta
Look for a creative way to use your Creamy Calabrian marinara? Try our Calabrian shrimp with orzo and Hot Crispy Oil. It’s the perfect elevated dinner plate with a kick and full of flavor. Serves 6 Ingredients 1 pound 16/20 shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons salted butter 1 medium shallot, finely minced (about ½ cup) 1½ cups dry orzo ¼ cup dry white wine 1 cup Ciao Pappy Creamy Calabrian Sauce 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock 4 ounces feta in brine, broken into large chunks 1 cup frozen peas ¼...
Francesca Pittaluga
Bolognese alla Pappy
If we had to choose one last meal, it’d be this. A rich, slow-simmered Bolognese usually takes hours, but we’ve cracked the code. With Alla Pappy as your base, you can skip the hard stuff—no peeling, chopping, or slow-roasting required—while still getting that deep, savory, slow-cooked flavor. Ready to dig in? We’re giving you the full recipe so you can see just how easy and delicious it is. Ingredients: 4 oz bacon, finely chopped 1 lb ground beef and pork mix 2 tbsp butter ½ cup dry white wine ½ cup warm broth, divided ¼ tsp beef bouillon, dissolved in...
Francesca Pittaluga
Roasted Red Pepper and Harissa Soup with Grilled Cheese
Roasted Red Pepper & Harissa Soup with Herb Oil & Grilled Cheese Serves 4 Ingredients For the Soup: 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 medium carrots, sliced into rounds (about 1½ cups) 1 small shallot, thinly sliced (about ½ cup) Kosher salt, to taste 2–3 tablespoons harissa paste 1 (7-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained 1 (24-ounce) jar Ciao Pappy Marinara Alla Pappy 3–4 cups water or vegetable broth ½ cup labneh 2–3 tablespoons fresh lime juice For the Herb Oil: ½ cup mixed soft herbs (such as dill, parsley, and cilantro) ¼ cup olive oil ¼ teaspoon kosher salt For...
Francesca Pittaluga
Heart-Shaped Valentine's Day Pasta
This recipe may take a little more "love" than the ones we normally serve you, but its much easier than it looks! Add it on the calendar for your next Valentine's date night and have fun! Valentine’s Day Ravioli Serves 4 Ingredients Fresh Pasta 250g 00 flour 2 large eggs 2 large egg yolks Pinch of kosher salt Semolina flour, for dusting Ravioli Filling ⅔ cup ricotta ¼ cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano ¼ cup minced parsley 1 tbsp fresh orange or lemon juice 1 tbsp orange or lemon zest ½ tsp kosher salt ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper...
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