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  • Pesto alla Trapanese

Pasta with Pesto alla Trapanese

Mention the word "pesto" and it conjures up images of the very well-known Pesto alla Genovese, the bright green basil and pine nut condiment from Genoa in the northern parts of Italy. Less known, yet equally as tasty, is its southern cousin - Pesto alla Trapanese, from the fishing town Trapani in the western parts [...]

Squid Ink Pasta with Calamari

To those who like their spaghetti white and their carrots orange, it can be a scary looking thing, but tagliatelle dyed with squid ink is nothing to fear. Typical of various regions of Italy and Spain, squid ink is used to give pasta and risotto dishes a mildly salty flavour with hints of the sea. [...]