Fast and Easy Pasta Recipe with Blistered Tomatoes and Fresh Basil Recipe

Fast and Easy Pasta Recipe with Blistered Tomatoes and Fresh Basil

At my house, pasta dishes are a staple. I could honestly write an entire cookbook dedicated to just pasta recipes!
August 19, 2024 — Mary DiSomma
Joe’s Favorite Pignolata

Joe’s Favorite Pignolata: Sicilian Fried Dough Balls with Honey

My family loves my baking. When my father-in-law Joe kept mentioning his favorite childhood dessert, I thought he might be giving me a little hint. I love pignolata, too, so I decided to try making him some. I just love the look on my friends’ and family’s faces when I set their favorite dish down in front of them!
Mom’s Homemade Lasagna with Homemade Sunday Meat Gravy

Mom’s Homemade Lasagna with Homemade Sunday Meat Gravy

Making lasagna with my mom was one of my favorite ways to spend time together. She would go all out making loads and loads of her Sunday Gravy, and I uphold that tradition by making a double batch every time I do homemade lasagna. Click through to try my Mom’s incredible recipe for yourself!
Minestrone Meatball Soup Served in Elegant Dinner Setting

Marie’s Homemade Minestrone Meatball Soup Recipe

Minestrone soup with meatballs is memorable, filling, and warming. In my minestrone recipe, tender homemade meatballs perfectly complement the nourishing flavors of fresh vegetables. By the time you add the beans and Italian herbs, you’ve got the perfect meal.
marinara sauce

Mary’s Go-To Marinara Sauce

Homemade classic marinara sauce is so easy to make. My version is perfect for a quick pasta topping or as part of another recipe like eggplant parmigiana or lasagna. The secret to making the perfect marinara sauce is the tomatoes. You must use whole San Marzano tomatoes. No substitutes!
August 20, 2021 — Mary DiSomma