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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
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Aug 5th 2023
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
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Jul 9th 2023
ELICONI, Loves to hold your favorite sauce!
ELICONI , large spiral pasta is our favorite & it loves to hold your favorite sauce in all the spirals check it out: ELICONI
Jun 27th 2023
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
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Jun 16th 2023
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
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Jun 3rd 2023
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
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Jun 3rd 2023