# Italian Inspired

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🍂 Borlotti Bean Ragu with Pumpkin Gnocchi, Roasted Sweet Potato, Heirloom Tomato & Toasted Pecans

Oct 15, 2025

A fall-inspired ragu that’s part comfort food, part revelation. Creamy beans, roasted vegetables, and golden gnocchi come together under a drizzle of sage butter and toasted pecans.

Quicker Eggplant Parmesan (Mark Bittman’s Version) with Marcella Hazan’s Tomato Sauce

Sep 29, 2025

Eggplant Parmesan doesn’t have to be complicated — this version is layered with golden eggplant, fresh mozzarella, and Marcella Hazan’s perfect tomato sauce for a dish that’s as comforting as it is classic.

Marcella Hazan’s Perfect Tomato Sauce

Sep 25, 2025

Discover Marcella Hazan’s legendary three-ingredient tomato sauce — simple, rich, and unforgettable. A recipe so good, it could inspire The Marvelous Sauce.

Ayocote Blanco e Farro Minestra – Italian Soup with Beans, Farro, and Vegetables

Sep 24, 2025

A nourishing Italian-inspired soup made with ayocote blanco beans, farro, zucchini, spinach, and a Pecorino rind. Comforting, healthy, and perfect for a dreary day.

Heirloom Tomato & Basil Bruschetta

Sep 24, 2025

Fresh, juicy heirloom tomatoes meet crispy rosemary bread in this simple bruschetta recipe. A drizzle of olive oil, a hint of garlic, and a touch of basil turn it into the perfect summer bite.

Pasta Puttanesca

Aug 27, 2025

A late-summer afternoon, Gio’s first record, and the most satisfying pasta dish I know. This lusty, briny puttanesca hits with bold flavor and a touch of family ritual.

A Rustic Riff on Scampi Shrimp, White Beans & Ditalini

Aug 24, 2025

A rustic twist on shrimp scampi—creamy alubia blanca beans and ditalini take the place of plain pasta, creating a silky base for buttery shrimp, bright tomatoes, and a little Serrano heat.

Rancho Gordo Chickpea & Farro Italian Wedding Soup Remix

Aug 12, 2025

Mini meatballs, creamy Rancho Gordo chickpeas, farro, and escarole in a rustic twist on Italian wedding soup—with a splash of balsamic to brighten each bite.

Orzo with Rancho Gordo Puglia Lentils and Calabrian Chilies

Jul 28, 2025

An Italian comfort dish with Rancho Gordo lentils, orzo, Calabrian chili paste, and a splash of balsamic. Simple ingredients, deep flavor, and a kid-approved favorite.

Late Summer Pasta with Bocconcini Bombs

Jul 27, 2025

Sweet Campari tomatoes, roasted garlic, pesto, and creamy bocconcini come together in this Rao’s-inspired pasta that tastes like peak summer in a bowl.

Pasta with Rancho Gordo Cici (Chickpeas)

Jul 21, 2025

Velvety Rancho Gordo chickpeas, a slow-cooked tomato broth, and ditalini pasta all in one pot. This cozy, rustic meal tastes like an Italian grandmother made it—with just the right texture and plenty of love.

The Case for the Thigh: Garlicky Chicken with Chickpeas & Polenta

Jul 19, 2025

Why settle for bland? This one-pan chicken thigh dinner layers roasted garlic, chickpeas, shiitake mushrooms, and a splash of red wine — all simmered down into something you’ll want to spoon over creamy polenta and eat straight outta the pan.