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Maritati with a twist- Caciocavallo

Maritati with a twist- Caciocavallo

Traditional this Maritati pasta dish is made with cacioriccota but at Fortuna's we are always looking for new ways to incorporate our best selling products, so.... we grated caciocavallo from Sicily, a nice dry cheese and it was delicious!!1 lb cooked Maritati PastaA jar of Fortuna's Marinara (or your own)1/2 lb grated CacciocavalloOlive Oil1 clove of chopped garlicHot or Sweet Calabrian Pepper (optional)Salt for pasta, chopped basil for toppingPasta water- save 1/2 cupC …
Aug 5th 2023 Fortuna's Italian Market
Mezzi Rigatoni with Peas & Tomatos

Mezzi Rigatoni with Peas & Tomatos

Note from Patti Fortuna: I found this recipe online and have made it a few times and love it- thought I'd share with you all! Recipe calls for sugar, but I do not use. INGREDIENTS:1 1/2 LB. of peas, shelled 12 OZ. of mezzi rigatoni pasta 11 OZ. of cherry tomatoesSpices:  fresh oregano, salt, marjoram &  lemon  Extra-virgin olive oil - a few tablespoonsMETHOD:  1- Preheat the oven to 300°F. 2- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Score the bottom of t …
Jul 9th 2023 La Cucina Italiana
Rigatoni with N'Duja & Shrimp

Rigatoni with N'Duja & Shrimp

Rigatoni with N'Duja & Shrimp2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cloves of garlic, chopped small 1/3 cup Fortuna's n'duja (a spreadable type salami) 1 can Mutti Cherry tomatos1, 400 g bottle tomato passata -we like Conte1, 28 oz. can tomato puree hand full fresh basil leaves (about 10) 1/2 cup good red wine, such as Chianti 1/4 – 1/2 cup …
Jun 16th 2023
Baked Tortiglioni

Baked Tortiglioni

Baked TortiglioniIngredients1 lb Tortiglioni pasta1 cup parmesan - finely grated 1 container ricotta - 8 oz 1 cup Shredded Scamorza½ cup grated parmesan2 eggs - beaten 1 teaspoon parsleyUse your favorite meat sauce or make ours (below) MethodPreheat oven to 400 F (200 C).Cook the Tortiglione in boiling, salted water, about 1 minute less than package directions. Drain then toss with the parmesan cheese in a large bowl.Lightly oil a 9" springform pan and pack the rigatoni in tightly, st …
Jun 3rd 2023 Fortuna's Italian Market
Gnocchi with Pancetta & Spinach again

Gnocchi with Pancetta & Spinach again

4 oz diced Calabrese Pancetta if you like heat or  guanciale1 lb Our own Marchio Gnocchi1/2 large Onion diced2 cloves chopped Garlic10 oz package of fresh baby spinachOlive Oil - 2 TblsGrated cheese to tasteDirections:In large saute pan add olive oil, onion, diced garlic & pancetta or diced guanciale and cook until translucent- not browned - Add baby spinach and stir a few minutes until coated with pancetta mixture and set aside. - Meanwhile cook Gnocchi as package …
Jun 3rd 2023 Patti Fortuna