Monthly Archives: September 2011
Carciofi Gratinati (Stuffed Artichokes au Gratin)
Roman-style artichoke hearts that have been stuffed with grated Parmigiano Reggiano and bread crumbs and then baked au gratin (gratinati). A classic dish of Central Italy but also found along the coastline of Campania from Naples to Amalfi.
Pasta con le Sarde, a Sicilian classic
Salt-cured sardines, caramelized fennel, pine nuts, and raisins… classic ingredients of Sicilian cuisine combined to create Pasta con Le Sarde: long noodles (usually spaghetti) tossed in this unique combination of sea- and landfood.
Owner and executive chef Joe Buonincontri created this standby of classic Sicilian cuisine especially for a customer who pined for “pasta con le sarde the way mamma used to make it!”