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| Ajo,
Ojo e Peperoncino
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Although the letter "J" does
not appear in the Italian alphabet, this form is accepted Roman slang. The actual Italian
spelling is "aglio, olio, e peperoncino" (garlic, oil and red pepper). Just as Americans might eat popcorn
as a midnight snack, so might Italians eat this spicy pasta dish as a snack
or a quick throw-together for unexpected guests. It is also sometimes eaten
at the end of a big meal to assist with digestion. It's quick, cheap, easy
and really delicious! |
| Penne
all'Arrabiata |
"Angry Pasta!" The name of this
Italian pasta standard says it all. The penne pasta, or "pens" in English
is, well, pen-shaped. And it has traditionally been prepared spicy enough
to make ya angry! But you can prepare it according to your taste. Speaking
of taste, it's one of the tastiest dishes you'll ever try! Yummy! |
| Spaghetti alla
Carbonara |
The Carbonari of old Rome were
men who worked in carbon mines, and, being covered with carbon, were referred
to by thier appearance. This dish similarly derives it's name from its
appearance which traditionally has been prepared with lots of fresh black
pepper. But prepare it according to your preferrence. Delightful! |
Bucatini alla Matriciana
|
(COMING SOON) The quaint Italian town of Amatrice, from whence this delightful dish derives its name,
lies about 100 miles (160 km) northeast of Rome. The bucatini, ("buco" is the Italian word for "hole") or, pasta with holes, are thick
hollow spaghetti with good rich taste. Try it! You'll like it! |
| Rigatoni
alla Norcina |
(COMING SOON) This dish derives its name from the ancient Italian town of Norcia. The birthplace of
St. Benedict, Norcia is a small town in the Umbria region of Italy and lies a bit over 100 miles (170 km) north of
Rome. |
| Linguine
alla Puttanesca |
(COMING SOON) Well, what can we say about this one? Linguine, meaning "little tongues" and
putana, meaning "prostitute", combine for an interesting name - "Whorish Little Tongues"! - Doesn't sound very nice but it sure is
yummy! |
Fettuccine Paja e Fieno
 |
(COMING SOON) Here's another Roman slang adaptation. The real Italian spelling of "paja" is "paglia".
Translated loosely to English, this one would be "straw and hay". The name of this dish derives from it's appearance and from it's two
different pasta colors: traditional colored fettucine pasta, resembling straw, and green fettucine pasta, resembling fresh hay. Perhaps
you and your horse would enjoy a nice Italian dinner together! (-: Very Tasty! |
| Strozza Preti |
(COMING SOON) "Priest Stranglers!" Yikes! If you invite your priest over for dinner and you've
prepared this dish, don't tell him the name! Although the task would be difficult to accomplish with strands of pasta, even when cooked
al dente. (-: |
| Trippa alla Romana |
(COMING SOON) Here's an age-old entree standard - Roman style tripe. But this recipe is personalized
with the touch of the Aldanese family traditions. Think you don't like tripe? Correctly prepared, this one will help you change your
mind with just one taste! |
| Fagioli con le cotiche |
(COMING SOON) This is the Italian way to say "pork and beans"! YeeeeHaw! But this ain't the same as
mom used to make. This recipe is zesty and is distintamente Italiano! Buon appetito, ya'll! |
| Lasagna |
(COMING SOON) With real besciamella! You haven't tasted really good lasagna until you've
tasted Dani's lasagna! Let the finished product speak for itsself - prepare this one properly and experience Italian cuisine like you
never have before! Scrumptious! |
