How To: 1-2-3 Pesto

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During the summer, fresh basil is at its peak. When the leaves are that perfect shade of green and the smell is so vibrant you can smell it as you pluck them, you know it’s time to make use of them. Here at Mortadella, we love basil in a variety of ways: in dressings, caprese […]

Pasta, pasta, pasta! Which one shall I use?

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We gave you a solid list of the different types of Italian sauces, but now you should know how to use them. Though there are a variety of ways to use any sauce, let’s first talk about how to use them for pasta dishes. Which pasta you use will depend on the sauce’s ingredients and […]

QUICK & EASY TOMATO SAUCE RECIPE!

meatball sub with mortadella and provolone

This is the easiest tomato sauce of all time. Not only is it delicious, but it will fill your house with the nicest smell you can imagine. It can be used for just about anything…pasta, pizza, meatballs… simmer some string beans and zucchini in it for a beautiful side dish. You get the picture. Now go make it! […]

Which Wine For My Pasta Dish?

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There’s a lot of science behind the perfect wine pairing, but it doesn’t have to be fussy. Not a wine snob? We’ve got your back. And possibly your new favorite varietal. We’ve put together a comprehensive list of how to pair wine with the more popular Italian pasta dishes. It’s not so much the pasta […]