How To: 1-2-3 Pesto
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 […]
The Best Tomatoes for Making an Italian Sauce from Scratch
Let’s face it, Pasta sauce from a jar isn’t cutting it. It’s just doesn’t taste as good as the slow-cooked homemade version. Often times jarred tomato sauces are filled with unnecessary ingredients like sugar or cheese. We realize most people pick up a jar of tomato sauce because, well, it’s easy. Making a homemade sauce […]
Mortadella Head GARLIC CREAM SAUCE!
This white sauce is a huge hit at Mortadella Head. It’s the perfect base for all of our white pizzas. Our La Rustica pizza is a best seller with white sauce, potatoes, rosemary, roasted peppers and sauteed onions. We also toss it in some of our best selling pasta dishes with things like broccoli rabe and chicken cutlets. […]
QUICK & EASY TOMATO SAUCE RECIPE!
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! […]