A professional guide to fresh Italian pasta: history, flour, egg and semolina doughs, kneading, resting, thickness, regional shapes, filled pasta, sauce pairing, cooking, finishing, storage and common mistakes.

Spaghetti alla bolognese Authentic Ragù alla Bolognese vs. Traditional Veal Ragù: What’s the Difference? Authentic Ragù alla Bolognese vs. Traditional Veal Ragù: What’s the Difference? The word ragù is one of the most misunderstood terms in Italian cuisine. Outside Italy, almost any meat sauce is casually called “Bolognese,” but in reality, a true ragù is much more than browned ground meat mixed with tomato sauce. A ragù is a slow-cooked meat preparation that develops its fla

Serves: 4 | Preparation: 30 minutes | Cooking: 40 minutes | Difficulty: Advanced | Course: Primo Piatto Story of the Dish This risotto is built around three complementary elements: the richness of duck, the sweetness of slowly cooked leeks, and the creamy character of Taleggio DOP. The duck is lightly smoked rather than aggressively flavored. The technical foundation remains classic Italian risotto: Carnaroli rice, gradual incorporation of hot stock, controlled starch extract