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  • White bowl of Marcella Hazan’s carbonara sauce served with spaghetti, pancetta, parsley, black pepper, and grated cheese on a marble surface.
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    Marcella Hazan’s Carbonara Sauce

    There are versions of carbonara that feel heavy, overly creamy, or dominated by bacon. Marcella Hazan’s version goes in a…

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  • Wine guide graphic titled “What are Tannins in Wine?” featuring red and white wine bottles, wine glasses, tomatoes, and lemons on an olive wood board with a soft white text overlay.
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    What Are Tannins in Wine?

    If you’ve ever had a red wine that made your mouth feel dry or slightly rough, you were probably tasting…

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  • Baked polenta with layers of Bolognese, béchamel, and parmesan served on a white plate with parsley scattered over the top.
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    Baked Polenta with Bolognese (A Marcella Hazan Recipe)

    Marcella Hazan’s Baked Polenta with Bolognese is an especially good way to use leftover polenta and meat sauce, layering chilled…

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  • Close-up of ricotta and coffee cream dessert garnished with coffee beans in a shallow glass bowl.
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    Ricotta and Coffee Cream Dessert from Marcella Hazan

    Marcella Hazan’s Ricotta and Coffee Cream Dessert is a chilled Italian dessert made by blending ricotta, espresso, sugar, and dark…

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  • Plate of homemade Eggplant Parmesan topped with parmesan and parsley on a white plate.
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    Marcella Hazan’s Eggplant Parmesan

    Marcella Hazan’s Eggplant Parmesan is one of the best-known Southern Italian dishes, made with layers of fried eggplant, tomatoes, cheese,…

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  • Soft polenta served with Italian sausage in tomato sauce and finished with parsley
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    Polenta with Sausages (Marcella Hazan Recipe)

    Polenta with Sausages is a classic Northern Italian dish made with Italian sausage, pancetta, soffritto, tomatoes, olive oil, and soft…

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  • Illustrated Montepulciano d’Abruzzo wine guide with pronunciation, flavor notes, body and tannin scale, Abruzzo region map, and food pairings including polenta with sausage, braised pork with mushrooms, and lasagna.
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    Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Wine Guide

    Getting to Know Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is a red wine from central Italy known for its dark fruit, deep…

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  • Braised pork chops with tomatoes, cream, and porcini mushrooms served in a white bowl, finished with chopped parsley
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    Braised Pork Chops with Porcini, Tomatoes, and Cream (Marcella Hazan)

    Braised Pork Chops with Tomatoes, Cream, and Porcini Mushrooms is a classic Italian dish made with pork chops, dried porcini,…

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  • Zucchini with tomato and basil served on a white plate with a light tomato sauce
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    Marcella Hazan’s Zucchini with Tomato and Basil

    Zucchini with Tomato and Basil is a classic Italian vegetable dish made with zucchini, tomatoes, onion, garlic, olive oil, and…

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  • White bowl filled with sautéed peas with pancetta, olive oil, and parsley.
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    Sautéed Peas with Pancetta (Marcella Hazan Recipe)

    Sautéed Peas with Pancetta is a classic Italian-style vegetable side made with peas, olive oil, garlic, pancetta, black pepper, and…

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