So glad you posted this. I’m currently listening to Stanley Tucci’s latest book and he talks about this being an Italian staple. I’m looking forward to trying it!
Yes, love it! It’s such an interesting format and oddly intriguing. I’m listening to it, which I think is the way to go with this one. I’m about halfway through.
I brought back good Italian tuna from our most recent trip to Lucca. This simple pasta will become a weeknight staple at our table along with another favorite - aglio olio. Thank you for sharing. Buon anno and happy cooking and healthy eating in 2025! 🇮🇹💕
Oh Christina we are on the same page! Aglio olio is also a favorite of mine and will be part of this pantry pasta series! What is your favorite pasta from your time living in Italy?
Oh my! That’s a tough one. I’d have to say homemade egg pasta with a simple tomato sauce using good canned DOP San Marzano tomatoes. My husband loves arrabbiata, so we sometimes add dried peperoncini. Aglio olio is right up there too. I always bring back vacuum sealed pieces of good Parmesan and pecorino too, that I purchase at a weekly market, so those elevate any pasta or soup to the next level.
PS se aggiungi un cucchiaio grande di pesto diventa la ricetta della pasta alla Carlofortina, l'ho scoperta 20 anni fa , anche 30 Dana non sei più giovine, ed è buonissima e come dici tu facile facile.
This recipe sounds like a great way to start the new year on a healthy note—and a 30 minute pasta dish is right up my alley! Thanks, Lolly! Your photos make me wish to be magically transported to your beach instantly!
In Southern California, we’re expecting high winds, with temps in the 50s and 60s by the beach, higher inland, not a drop of rain and a very high fire danger. Meanwhile, Northern California is getting drenched. Meteorologists call this weather pattern La Niña. It’s definitely not my favorite.
Glad to hear you’re healed from your bum strain! 🤭 I have been battling tight hips this year, and have *just this week* started incorporating morning stretches, which are honestly miraculous. Only a few days in and I’m feeling so much better!
Thank you for laughing, Erin! It was absurd and I felt like I was approximately 150 years old!! You are super brava for doing your morning stretching. The joke is that I'm a certified yoga teacher. I could not believe it happened, but I think the stress and sickness in Dec just broke me. I made free youtube videos for my students during Covid. Here's a good one for hips if you want to mix it up! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68zN8hq7rcc
Dude, I'm right there with you. This hobbling situation, hand pressing lower back like an old biddy shook me right up! I should not have taken the past month off of yoga an pilates. We got this!!
Sheesh I haven't made this in ages. In 2025 I have two intentions: freedom and calm. I've embarked on a 30-ish day cooking challenge, which I asked chatgpt to create for me. The brief was to create a list of simple but challenging Mediterranean and Asian dishes. So far I gave made pita bread with salad and dips, yesterday I made a greens and herb pie with homemade Philo pastry and tzatziki, and today I will be making okonomiaki. I know a lot of people hate AI but when it's used like this, it's actually quite fun. Happy new year to everyone!
I think you used AI in an ingenious way! Like an assistant. Were there any recipes on the list that you aaked AI to revise or swap out? Can it take you to links for recipes? I love your intentions: freddom and calm. I had many years where I begged for freedom, calm, and flat out boredom. yes, boredom! I wanted my top issues to be banal things like tepid coffee instead of the intensity that they were.
So far no swap outs, but I'm making the dishes my own. Tonight's okonomiaki was topped with a cherry tomato jam and an onion jam that I brought back from Sicily. Yes there are links too but it's best to ask for them in the initial brief. Boredom is my nemesis, but calm is everything, isn't it!
SO kid friendly! My son adores this pasta. Just make sure the onions are cooked and floppy before you add the tuna. I shortcutted this once and heard about it all night! 😂
Mine are the same. This evening my daughter initially turned her nose up at the 'weird' orange bits on top of her mash. She relented when we told her it was grilled cheese.
Whaaaat I'm planning to publish this recipe this week too!! Obviously it's gonna be different but it's so good to see tuna pasta being talked about. In my list of truly Italian pastas, I'd put it first on the podium. Maybe my favourite pasta! 🥰
Yippee!! Great minds think alike! 🥰 I can’t wait to see your variation and of course your photos! I still remember the first time I had it. I couldn’t believe it had so few ingredients cooked rather quickly because the taste is more complex like a ragù! The genius of Italian cooking ❤️
Oooh you've inspired tonights dinner, thank you! I'm also looking forward to the new series, it will take away the decision fatigue I have for Wednesday evenings when we typically have pasta! Grazieee
So glad you posted this. I’m currently listening to Stanley Tucci’s latest book and he talks about this being an Italian staple. I’m looking forward to trying it!
Oh so interesting! Is this his What I ate in one year book? Do you like it?
Yes, love it! It’s such an interesting format and oddly intriguing. I’m listening to it, which I think is the way to go with this one. I’m about halfway through.
I love audiobooks! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on it, Lori! I haven't read any Stanley books year so maybe this will be my first!!
I am trying to eat more beans and protein! I made a Mediterranean tuna salad for lunch yesterday. This pasta recipe will be added!
Fab! Yoru salad sounds yummy. Let me know how you like this classic! More protein filled healthy pantry pastas coming up! x
I brought back good Italian tuna from our most recent trip to Lucca. This simple pasta will become a weeknight staple at our table along with another favorite - aglio olio. Thank you for sharing. Buon anno and happy cooking and healthy eating in 2025! 🇮🇹💕
Oh Christina we are on the same page! Aglio olio is also a favorite of mine and will be part of this pantry pasta series! What is your favorite pasta from your time living in Italy?
Oh my! That’s a tough one. I’d have to say homemade egg pasta with a simple tomato sauce using good canned DOP San Marzano tomatoes. My husband loves arrabbiata, so we sometimes add dried peperoncini. Aglio olio is right up there too. I always bring back vacuum sealed pieces of good Parmesan and pecorino too, that I purchase at a weekly market, so those elevate any pasta or soup to the next level.
All soooooo simple and so good!!! 😋 the best way!
ciao, buonissima!!
PS se aggiungi un cucchiaio grande di pesto diventa la ricetta della pasta alla Carlofortina, l'ho scoperta 20 anni fa , anche 30 Dana non sei più giovine, ed è buonissima e come dici tu facile facile.
Bello leggerti:)
Sei un tesoro!! Grazie mille per questo suggerimento! Non vedo l’ora di provarlo!! xx
This recipe sounds like a great way to start the new year on a healthy note—and a 30 minute pasta dish is right up my alley! Thanks, Lolly! Your photos make me wish to be magically transported to your beach instantly!
Thanks Ruth! We just got so lucky with the weather this holiday! What’s your weather like now in CA?
In Southern California, we’re expecting high winds, with temps in the 50s and 60s by the beach, higher inland, not a drop of rain and a very high fire danger. Meanwhile, Northern California is getting drenched. Meteorologists call this weather pattern La Niña. It’s definitely not my favorite.
Oh dear, La Nina is back. Very dangerous. Doing a rain dance for you all over ther in southern Ca.
This is my favorite with paccheri - it catches all the goodness. So satisfyingly simple 🤤
So simple… so delicious- Grazie!
Prego, Jo! Happy new year and so glad you like it! More pantry recipes to come :-)
Glad to hear you’re healed from your bum strain! 🤭 I have been battling tight hips this year, and have *just this week* started incorporating morning stretches, which are honestly miraculous. Only a few days in and I’m feeling so much better!
Thank you for laughing, Erin! It was absurd and I felt like I was approximately 150 years old!! You are super brava for doing your morning stretching. The joke is that I'm a certified yoga teacher. I could not believe it happened, but I think the stress and sickness in Dec just broke me. I made free youtube videos for my students during Covid. Here's a good one for hips if you want to mix it up! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68zN8hq7rcc
OMG!!! Thank you! I was planning to head to a nearby yoga studio today to ask about stretching classes. I will check your videos out for sure!
holler if you have any questions! Even if you just do 5 minutes of hip opening every day, you will notice a difference quite quickly xx
I’m fully committed. The last few weeks I’ve felt like I am 100 years old hobbling out of bed. NOT a good look.
Dude, I'm right there with you. This hobbling situation, hand pressing lower back like an old biddy shook me right up! I should not have taken the past month off of yoga an pilates. We got this!!
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I still have paccheri! Perfect!!
Yippee!! They are one of my very favorite pastas with any kind of tomato sauce!
Sheesh I haven't made this in ages. In 2025 I have two intentions: freedom and calm. I've embarked on a 30-ish day cooking challenge, which I asked chatgpt to create for me. The brief was to create a list of simple but challenging Mediterranean and Asian dishes. So far I gave made pita bread with salad and dips, yesterday I made a greens and herb pie with homemade Philo pastry and tzatziki, and today I will be making okonomiaki. I know a lot of people hate AI but when it's used like this, it's actually quite fun. Happy new year to everyone!
I think you used AI in an ingenious way! Like an assistant. Were there any recipes on the list that you aaked AI to revise or swap out? Can it take you to links for recipes? I love your intentions: freddom and calm. I had many years where I begged for freedom, calm, and flat out boredom. yes, boredom! I wanted my top issues to be banal things like tepid coffee instead of the intensity that they were.
So far no swap outs, but I'm making the dishes my own. Tonight's okonomiaki was topped with a cherry tomato jam and an onion jam that I brought back from Sicily. Yes there are links too but it's best to ask for them in the initial brief. Boredom is my nemesis, but calm is everything, isn't it!
Love this! Definitely making this for me and the kids this week 😋
SO kid friendly! My son adores this pasta. Just make sure the onions are cooked and floppy before you add the tuna. I shortcutted this once and heard about it all night! 😂
😂 I can imagine!
ha ha - it's a harsh and honest crowd over here!!
Mine are the same. This evening my daughter initially turned her nose up at the 'weird' orange bits on top of her mash. She relented when we told her it was grilled cheese.
lol! you had to resort to parental word play trickery! But she ate it, so well done!!
Whaaaat I'm planning to publish this recipe this week too!! Obviously it's gonna be different but it's so good to see tuna pasta being talked about. In my list of truly Italian pastas, I'd put it first on the podium. Maybe my favourite pasta! 🥰
Yippee!! Great minds think alike! 🥰 I can’t wait to see your variation and of course your photos! I still remember the first time I had it. I couldn’t believe it had so few ingredients cooked rather quickly because the taste is more complex like a ragù! The genius of Italian cooking ❤️
This sounds delicious! Can’t wait to make it this week!
It’s really a surprising taste for the simplicity of these ingredients. I hope you love it like I do! Let me know 😍
I will!
Oooh you've inspired tonights dinner, thank you! I'm also looking forward to the new series, it will take away the decision fatigue I have for Wednesday evenings when we typically have pasta! Grazieee
Another delicious looking pasta to try! Love the photo of Coco digging for beach “Truffles”.