Is there a secret to a great lasagna?

Among the most famous Italian classics, Lasagna (or plural, lasagne) originated in Emilia Romagna, in the city of Bologna, the PARADISE of fresh pasta. Emilia Romagna is home to many of Italy’s most renowned specialties: Prosciutto di Parma, Mortadella, Parmigiano Reggiano, Cotechino and Aceto Balsamico di Modena, just to name a few. Now, about secrets. There is this school of thought (whose thoughts, btw, I share) that insists … Continue reading Is there a secret to a great lasagna?

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COOKING BASES: How to make fresh pasta from scratch :)

This was the big thing for me. Being able to make fresh pasta, especially stuffed pasta was the big deal. I kept my pasta machine stored for a while, and then one day I decided to try. It’s surprisingly easy! If you have the machine and its adorable add-ons, any long shape such as tagliatelle, tagliolini, pappardelle, and lasagne is just a piece of cake. Otherwise, … Continue reading COOKING BASES: How to make fresh pasta from scratch :)