Pumpkin Risotto

Pumpkin risotto is a creamy and delicate dish perfect for this fall season, when the pumpkin is the queen of our tables! This recipe is perfectly embodies all the delicious flavors of this vegetable, since it is not covered by any other ingredient, but only enhanced by a small amount of tomato sauce. The pumpkin risotto is a dish that warms the heart and satisfies the palate, perfect for a chilly evening.

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Potato Gnocchi

Potato gnocchi are a staple in Italian cooking. Top these with a rich tomato sauce, a pesto sauce, or a simple tomato sauce and mozzarella.

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Polenta with Sausage and Short Ribs

“Another example of my family’s northern connections. Polenta was typically a poor man’s dish in northern Italy. After my father was stationed in Bolzano (near Austria) during the war, he always asked my mother to make it at home. It became one of our favorite dishes. There are hundreds of ways to make it, but this one was always our favorite”
-Paola

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