Pastas Flashcards
Capellini alla Checca
Angel hair pasta (barilla dry semolina - no egg), fresh uncooked tomatoes, sliced garlic, fresh basil and fresh mozzarella
This dish is very light and flavorful
Shrimp and grilled chicken are often added for an up-charge
Parmesan is a must to bring out full flavor profile
Polpette
Nonna Maria’s meatballs with spaghetti (fresh egg pasta)
An Italian classic comprised of pork, beef, Italian sausage, bread, eggs and herbs. They are browned and then slowly raised in a tomato sauce. The meatballs are served with a thick spaghetti pasta and garnished with basil.
Parmesan is a must to bring out full flavor profile
Linguini alle Vongole
Fresh mailla clams, fresh garlic, Calabrian chili sauce, white wine, lemon juice, toasted bread crumbs and shallots
Linguini Frutta di Mare
Shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari, linguini (fresh)
A classic fisherman’s stew served over linguini, featuring fresh seafood. Th broth is made of several aromatic vegetables, oregano, fennel, mirepoix, garlic, lemon peel, capers, anchovies, tomatoes, and fish stock. Topped with our Calabrian chili sauce and a fresh squeeze of lemon
Orecchiette di Cinghiale
Orecchiette pasta (no egg), wild boar, pork butt, kale, fennel seed, garlic, red wine, tomato, pepperoncini, EVOO, Parmesan
This is a simple dish which takes wild boar and pork butt sausage seasoned with garlic, fennel seed, paprika, and chili flakes. The sausage is sautéed then tossed with the orecchiette pasta, veal stock, marinara, kale, Calabrian chilis and garnished with basil, parsley and Paraden cheese.
Orecchiette is small and round shaped pasta and means “little ear”. Wild boar shoulder and ground pork butt
Lasagna al Forno
Sauce Bolognese, Béchamel Sauce, Parmesan (fresh pasta)
Individually baked lasagna with five layers of fresh pasta and alternating sauces seasoned with Parmesan cheese.
Bolognese is a slowly cooked meat sauce with tomatoes, aromatic vegetables, ground pork and beef.
Béchamel is a classic creamy white sauce made of milk, flour and nutmeg. This is also a staple in our kids fettuccine.
Parmesan is a must to bring out full flavor profile
Papardelle Bruno
Fresh papardelle pasta, portobello mushrooms, hen of the woods, pioponni mushrooms, king trumpet mushrooms, red wine braising Jus, Parmesan and parsley
Flat thick ribbon pasta, red wine braised short ribs, and mixed mushrooms that have been roasted in garlic oil.
The braising liquid consists of celery, onions, garlic, carrots, red wine, and veal stock
Parmesan is a must to bring out full flavor profile
Mushroom fettuccine
King trumpet mushrooms, hen of the woods mushrooms, portobello, piopini, porcini cream, Parmesan and parsley
Classic fettuccine dish that is served with a mushroom cream sauce and assorted roasted mushrooms.
Parmesan is a must to bring out full flavor profile
Linguine al Pesto
Linguine pasta and pesto sauce consisting of basil, arugula, garlic, olive oil and Parmesan
Ravioli di Spinachi
Spinach, goat cheese, sun dried tomato, pine nuts, Parmesan, riccota salata, basil
Fresh egg pasta filled with spinach, sun dried tomatoes and cheese. Cooked in a light basil and cream pesto sauce and finished with toasted pinenuts, fresh basil, and ricotta salata (dry ricotta sheep’s milk).
