Recipes - FAQ - Blog Posts

La Passata, made in Calabria shipped from USA

La Passata, made in Calabria shipped from USA

Yes, that's our family on the label, Nani & Papa Marchio!Made in Calabria , shipped from USA- our new private family recipe & brand.  New item direct from our pasta maker in Calabria Italy. Our new passata is exclusive to Fortuna's in the USA. One taste and you will agree it's the best!  HANDMADE, WITH LOVE, This was how our grandparents made it, and like this we continue, because of nostalgia but also because we can’t give up the authentic, fresh flavor of the artisanal puree , a …
Jul 12th 2024 Fortuna's Italian Market
​HONEY CORN MUFFINS , great with BBQ Ribs

​HONEY CORN MUFFINS , great with BBQ Ribs

HONEY CORN MUFFINS¾ cup flour1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon salt1/3 cup cornmeal¼ cup diced raw apple¼ cup our own Vermont pure  honey1 well beaten egg1/3 cup sour cream3 tablespoons melted shortening or butterPreheat oven to 400 degrees. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Add cornmeal.  Combine beaten egg, sour cream, honey, and melted butter or shortening. Add all at once to flour/cornmeal mixture.  Stir only enough to dampen all the flour. Fold in the …
Jul 11th 2024 Fortuna's Italian Market
Zucchini Time !

Zucchini Time !

Sausage, Zucchini & Caciocavallo FrittataSausage, Zucchini & Caciocavallo Frittata 12 Fresh Eggs beaten well with ¼ cup of whole milk¾ lb. Sweet Italian Sausage, removed from casing½ coarsely grated Caciocavallo cheese1 Med. Zucchini , chopped fairly small6 Zucchini Flowers to top2 Tbls olive oilSalt & pepper to tasteIn a good heavy duty frittata pan or non-stick pan heat the olive oil and brown the Italian sausage, breaking up in small pieces as cooking. Cook throu …
Jul 11th 2024 Fortuna's Italian Market
​ELICONI with Mussels, bit of Nduja and fresh basil and parsley , touch of white wine

​ELICONI with Mussels, bit of Nduja and fresh basil and parsley , touch of white wine

ELICONI with Mussels, bit of Nduja and fresh basil and parsley , touch of white wine makes a light and delicious dinner on a warm summer night LARGE SPIRAL PASTA FROM ITALY -Large spiral pasta approx 2" long -Loves to hold your favorite sauce Shop online today! Shop ingredients:Eliconi PastaNduja …
Jul 1st 2024 Pasta Conte, Calabria
Pici with Italian Sausage

Pici with Italian Sausage

Pici with Italian Sausage Serves: 4 , Ready in 30-45 minutes - INGREDIENTS Pici Pasta- 1 lb. Fortunas Italian Sausage, 1lb, casing removed - hot or sweet to your liking Cherry tomatoes fresh or can (drained) Chianti Red wine- 1 cup Onion-1 med diced Garlic – 2-3 cloves chopped Black pepper- pinch spicy red chili pepper- to you taste extra virgin olive oil- 3 Tablespoons Approx. salt for pasta cooking Romano pecorino grated – few Tbls -to taste …
Jun 25th 2024 Patti Fortuna
Whipped Ricotta Toast with Vantia Peperonata

Whipped Ricotta Toast with Vantia Peperonata

Whipped Ricotta Toast with Vantia PeperonataIngredients : 1thick Slice Sourdough Bread3 Slices Prosciutto  2 Cups Fresh Ricotta 1 Tbsp. Honey Zest of half a lemon Vantia Peperonata Salt & PepperA handful of Basil or Parlsey (optional) Directions: Toast bread until golden brown and crunchy. Drape 3 slices of thinly sliced Prosciutto on bread. This insulates the bread from the ricotta and ensures it remains crunchy. In a bowl, whip fresh ricotta with honey …
Jun 22nd 2024 Vantia