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Italian Recipes

The home of authentic Italian-American recipes from the Mortadella Head kitchen in Somerville, MA. Find pasta, sauces, mains, desserts, and everything in between.

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If there’s one thing we love sharing on our blog, it’s Italian recipes—especially when they let us explore the rich history of Roman food. Some might even call us a little bit obsessed with ancient Rome, and we’re okay with that. Today, I’m delving into the world of ancient Roman …

I still remember the first time I had ravioli that wasn’t from a package.  I was sitting in a tiny family-run restaurant in Florence, and the plate they put in front of me was a total game-changer. Picture it: pillowy pasta stuffed with ricotta and spinach, swimming in a butter …

Is it just me, or has creamy tomato sauce been all of the hype lately? All over the explore page of my Instagram, I keep seeing creamy tomato sauce recipes, and they all look so delicious. I even tried making one myself lately, using my mom’s friend’s recipe, and it …

I don’t know about you, but I love a white pizza recipe. There’s just something about white sauce on a thicker crust that’s timeless and delicious, and pairs well with the most wide variety of various toppings. But my favorite combination of toppings for this kind of pizza will always …

I see air fryer recipes all over the internet, but for some reason I’m late to the game. That’s usually the case with me. I’ve never been an early adopter. But that’s all going to change now that I know about this air fry sausage recipe

Let’s talk about Alfredo pasta—specifically, how to serve it right.  I’m the kind of person who could eat a bowl of creamy fettuccine Alfredo and call it a day, but even I’ll admit that sometimes you need a little something else on the plate.  Whether you’re cooking for a busy …

How to make Roman Pizza Dough at home

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