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  • Baked rigatoni with Bolognese and béchamel in a white baking dish, topped with melted cheese and grated Parmesan, with a wooden spoon alongside.
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    Baked Rigatoni with Bolognese Sauce (Italian Recipe)

    Baked rigatoni with Bolognese is one of those dishes that turns a good sauce into something even more satisfying. Rigatoni…

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  • Asparagus and Prosciutto Bundles (Marcella Hazan Recipe)
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    Asparagus and Prosciutto Bundles (Marcella Hazan Recipe)

    Asparagus and prosciutto bundles come together from just a few ingredients: asparagus, prosciutto, Fontina, and a little butter. In the…

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  • Dolcetto Italian wine guide showing flavor profile, body, acidity, tannins, and food pairings like soups, pasta, and vegetables
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    Dolcetto Wine Guide

    Getting to Know Dolcetto Dolcetto is a red wine from the Piedmont region in northern Italy and is known for…

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  • Barbera wine guide showing Piedmont region, Barbera grape, style chart for body acidity and tannins, flavor notes of cherry plum and spices, and food pairings like meat sauce and lasagne.
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    Barbera Wine Guide

    Getting to Know Barbera Barbera is a red wine from the Piedmont region in northern Italy and is known for…

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  • Chopped onion, carrot, and celery arranged on a cutting board beside a chef’s knife for Italian soffritto preparation
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    Soffritto: The Classic Italian Cooking Base

    Soffritto is the starting point for many Italian soups, sauces, and braises. Onion, carrot, and celery are cooked slowly in…

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  • Pasta e fagioli soup with beans, small pasta, parsley, and grated cheese in a white bowl
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    Pasta e Fagioli (Marcella Hazan Recipe)

    Pasta e fagioli is made from beans, pasta, vegetables, and broth. The ingredients are straightforward, but the way they cook…

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  • Prosecco Italian wine guide chart showing region Veneto, grape Glera, style body acidity sweetness chart, flavors lemon green apple and pear, and food pairings seafood antipasto and bruschetta.
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    Prosecco Wine Guide

    Getting to Know Prosecco Prosecco is a sparkling wine from northeastern Italy and is known for being light, fresh, and…

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  • Vermentino wine guide showing coastal Italy region, Vermentino grape, style chart for body acidity and sweetness, flavor notes of lemon green apple and herbs, and pairings with seafood roast chicken and vegetables.
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    Vermentino Wine Guide

    Getting to Know Vermentino Vermentino is a fresh Italian white wine that is especially good with seafood, vegetables, and simple…

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  • Chianti wine guide showing Tuscany region, Sangiovese grape, style chart for body acidity and tannins, flavor notes of cherry herbs and earth, and food pairings like tomato pasta pizza and roasted meat.
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    Chianti Wine Guide

    Getting to Know Chianti Chianti is one of the most recognizable Italian wines and one of the easiest to pair…

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  • Major Wine Regions of Italy
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    Major Wine Regions of Italy

    Each region of Italy produces different styles of wine, largely influenced by climate, elevation, and distance from the sea. Understanding…

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