El Pastificio de Nicola: Ragù alla genovese – aka sugo alla genovese or ‘la Genovese’

Apr 17, 2022 | Genovese sauce is a slow-cooked, onion and meat sauce associated with Italy's Campania region, especially Naples. typically served with ziti pasta.

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5 Classic Italian Treats You Should Try

Mar 15, 2025 | Italian cuisine is one of the most popular in the world. The first classic that most people think of is probably pizza. But there are many more dishes and specialties that you should try. We present five absolute highlights and their authentic recipes from this southern European country.

El Pastificio de Nicola: Pitta ripiena Calabrese / Focaccia rellena Calabrese / Pizza rellena

Aug 22, 2020 | La Pitta es solo uno de los muchos panes rellenos horneados en Calabria. También conocida como Pitta China, contiene una deliciosa mezcla de quesos, embutidos, aceitunas, tomates y huevo. Parte pizza, parte focaccia, parte pan, es una de las cosas más sabrosas que hacen las panaderías de Calabria a diario.

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Vincenzo’s Plate: Spaghetti alla Carbonara

May 7, 2023 | As the instigator of a Carbonara revolution, transforming the way this traditional dish is made around the world, I tried an endless number [of recipes] while in Rome. Given [that] I have been cooking it for decades and not wanting to steer to far from the original, I did my best to study how some of the best chefs in Rome made it. What a sacrifice!

Every year, I attempt to make a carbonara that tops the last, but I think this 2023 spaghetti carbonara might just be my best one yet! It's so creamy, yet has a crunchy bite at the end. And I am going to teach you a great new cooking technique to get the perfect sauce.


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Vincenzo’s Plate: How to Pick the Right Pasta for Every Sauce

Feb 8, 2025 | Pairing pasta with the right sauce is something I am really passionate about! While any sauce can technically go with any pasta, if you really want to elevate your dish and savour every bite, choosing the perfect match can really change how a dish comes together, not to mention how it tastes!

If you’re anything like me (a pasta lover through and through), you’ve probably noticed the massive amount of pasta shapes out there. Fun fact: there are over 500+ types of pasta, each crafted for a specific purpose. From the ridges on rigatoni that cling to hearty sauces to the delicate strands of spaghetti perfect for lighter, silky options, every shape is designed to create a perfectly delicious pasta dish.

In this guide, we'll explore some of the most popular pasta shapes and the sauces that complement them best. Let’s get into it!

Vincenzo’s Plate: Spaghetti aglio e oglio

Mar 8, 2020 | SYDNEY | Spaghetti aglio e olio is one of the world’s top ten dishes and it’s not hard to understand why! With just a couple of ingredients and barely any time, you can serve up one of the most traditional Italian dishes that exists: Spaghetti aglio e olio. The most important thing to remember is to cook your pasta al dente and use the best quality extra virgin olive oil you can find. Give it an extra kick with fresh or dried peperoncino and it really is the perfect match.

Le Pastificio de Nicola: Italian Savory Easter Pie – Torta pasqualina

Apr 15, 2019 | Torta pasqualina, a delicious spinach and egg pie traditionally eaten on Easter Sunday in Italy. Traditionally served cold, this pie will keep well in the fridge, but is at its best when served straight after it has cooled, perhaps with a nice glass of white wine.

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El Pastificio de Nicola: Lasagne Bolognese – Beef Lasagna

Oct 19, 2019 | The lasagne Bolognese is a classic of Italian cuisine. It is famous worldwide. This version made Bologna style, with layers of egg and spinach pasta, a traditional meat ragú and a creamy Bechamel sauce, make this a rich and delicious meal.

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El Pastificio de Nicola: Busecca alla milanese (Milanese-style Tripe)

Jul 7, 2023

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El Pastificio de Nicola: Cartellate: Dolci natalizi italiani pugliesi fatti in casa / Dulces navideños italianos caseros de Apulia / Homemade Italian Christmas Sweets from Apulia

Dec 15, 2024 | In this video, we're going to prepare together the delicious and traditional "Cartellate", Christmas sweets originating from Puglia, Italy. These crunchy sweets, dipped in honey or vino cotto, are perfect to celebrate the holidays and share with the family.

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El Pastificio de Nicola: How to Make Handmade Orecchiette with Broccoli and Sausage

Dec 5, 2024 | In this video, we show you how to make homemade orecchiette from scratch. Learn how to prepare this delicious pasta by hand and pair it with a classic broccoli and sausage sauce. Perfect for a comforting and flavorful meal!

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El Pastificio de Nicola: Sicilian-style Pasta with Breadcrumbs

Oct 28, 2024 | “In this video, I'll teach you how to prepare a delicious and authentic Sicilian dish: Spaghetti with Mollica. Mollica di pane is breadcrumbs, usually from stale bread, crumbled and toasted in a pan with olive oil and garlic. This ingredient adds a crunchy texture and unique flavor to the dish, making Spaghetti with Mollica a truly special experience.” Andrés

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El Pastificio de Nicola: Zuccotto: Italian Christmas Dessert Cake

Dec 16, 2021 | Zuccotto is a famous Italian dessert believed to have originated in Florence in the XVIth century. It is assembled by lining up soft sponge cake strips around the mold to create the frame of the cake, while the center is filled with a delicious creamy filling.

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WIKIPEDIA: Zuccotto »

British Event Host Gaby Huddart Interviews Chef Valentina Harris

Oct 15, 2024 | Join London-based celebrity interviewer Gaby Huddart for a fascinating interview with legendary culinary expert and cookbook author Valentina Harris. During this conversation, Chef Harris recalls her early years in Italy, where her love for cooking began at age six, nurtured by her Anglo-Italian family of gourmets. She shares highlights from her prolific writing career, including from The Italian Regional Cookbook, a comprehensive guide to the cuisine from each of Italy’s twenty regions that took her more than ten years to compile. Chef Harris also delights Gaby with samples of her latest culinary creations.

Broadcast on Viking.TV on October 15, 2024.

True or False: 5 Myths about Italian Cuisine | DW Food

Oct 19, 2024 | Italian cuisine is renowned for its quality and is loved around the world - but what if its supposedly centuries-old tradition is just an invention of the past 50 years? At least that's what the economic historian Alberto Grandi claims. We got to the bottom of his outrageous theories.

El Pastificio de Nicola: Tagliatelle with Bolognese Sauce | Tagliatelle con ragù alla bolognese | The Official Version

Jun 10, 2022 | After exhausting negotiations, internal divisions, evaluation of dishes at festivals, in homes, in restaurants, the consultation of "sfogline" elderly women and long investigations, finally on October 17, 1982 a Bolognese delegation from the Academy of Italian Cuisine deposited at the Chamber of Commerce of Bologna the official recipe for Bolognese Sauce. Here's the recipe so you can enjoy it at home for dressing the traditional "tagliatelle al'uovo" (hand-made egg tagliatelle)

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El Pastificio de Nicola: Peperonata (Stewed Bell Peppers) — Italian Recipe

Feb 5, 2023 | One of the most typical recipes of Italian and Mediterranean cuisines, Peperonata, served as an antipasto, a side dish or a main course, is composed of peppers with garlic, onion and tomato. Simple, easy to make and delicious!

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Nb: The subtitles can be changed. There are many languages to choose from.

El Pastificio de Nicola: Authentic Sicilian Cannoli: A Traditional Delight

Sep 16, 2024 | Learn how to prepare this classic dessert that fascinates everyone with its combination of crisp pastry and creamy ricotta filling.

Andres: “I'll guide you through each step to make the perfect pastry, demonstrate the shaping and frying techniques for that signature crunch, and show you how to prepare a soft and luscious ricotta cream. Plus, I'll offer tips for embellishing your cannoli with nuts, glazed fruits, or chocolate chips.”


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Please note that the subtitles can be changed; so, if you’d prefer the subtitles in another language, you can change the selection. There is a wide selection of languages available. – Mark

El Pastificio de Nicola: Crispy and Delicious Chiacchiere: A Traditional Italian Carnival Treat

Feb 11, 2024 | Chiacchiere are a traditional Italian sweet that cannot be missed during the carnival season. These delicacies are crispy and delicate, obtained by thinly rolling out a simple dough that is then fried and sprinkled with powdered sugar.

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Italia Squisita: When the Hamburger Goes "Wild" with Tuscan Chef Cristiano Tomei

Jul 26, 2024 | The street food symbol of the United States in the hands of Cristiano Tomei is transformed into a sandwich capable of rigorously enclosing the wildest Tuscany. Boar meat, juniper, fir, wild herbs give life to a burger rich in flavor, which has in the beer braised sauce another moment of experimentation inside tradition, in perfect Tomei style.