It’s a miracle you sometimes see things OTHER than pasta on this here website blog thingy.

Here’s a collection of pix from dinners over the past few weeks. A few were cooked directly out of “Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking” by Marcella Hazan, while others are my own invention. Some are vegetarian, while some are decidedly not.

Lately I’ve been exploring making homemade pasta dough from scratch. On my “to-do” list in the near future are stuffed pastas, including ravioli and cappellacci.

Slow-cooked Broccoli Rabe over Homemade Tagliatelle

Spaghetti with Manila Clams, Fennel and Saffron

Winter Greens with Lemon and Garlic, and Homemade Tagliatelle

Rotini with Peas, Pancetta and Ricotta Cheese

Spaghettini with Scallops in Garlic and Parsley Sauce

Spaghetti with Fennel, Anchovy and Fried Breadcrumbs