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Francesca Pittaluga
Bolognese alla Pappy

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...

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Francesca Pittaluga
Delicious harissa and tomato soup with foccacia grilled cheese.

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...

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Francesca Pittaluga
Heart-Shaped Valentine's Day Pasta

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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Francesca Pittaluga
Spaghetti Marinara with Anchovies

Spaghetti Marinara with Anchovies

Anchovies bring back that summer nostalgia and our favorite way to add exceptional flavor to your pasta dish. Spaghetti Marinara with AnchoviesServes 2Ingredients4 ounces spaghetti2 tablespoons olive oil2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed2 anchovies packed in oil1¼ cup Ciao Pappy Marinara Classico¼-½ cup freshly grated pecorino romano, plus more for serving¼ cup finely minced parsley, plus more for servingPreparation Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Add the spaghetti and cook for about 9 minutes, or until al dente, following the package instructions.While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan...

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