Fresh is Best

Arrivederci, store-bought pasta—fresh ingredients are the name of the game when it comes to ravioli. Whip up your own dough and fillings using the freshest produce and cheeses you can find to get a flavorful experience in every bite.

הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם

‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Jon Bennion‎‏ (@‏‎intermediatechef‎‏)‎‏

Mind Your Measurements

Precision is key. Take your ravioli from good to great by nailing your measurements. Roll out the pasta dough to just the right thickness and measure the fillings with care to ensure a perfectly balanced flavor.

הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם

‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Chris Barrette‎‏ (@‏‎sushiflume‎‏)‎‏

Seal with Love

Keep your ravioli intact by sealing them up like a pro. A dab of water or beaten egg along the edges of your pasta dough helps create a tight seal, ensuring your ravioli stay intact during cooking for an Instagrammable presentation.

הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם

‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Chris Barrette‎‏ (@‏‎sushiflume‎‏)‎‏

Get Creative with Fillings

Think outside the pasta box. While classic fillings are always a hit, why not shake things up with some unexpected flavor combinations? From savory meats to fresh herbs and zesty cheeses, the possibilities are endless.

הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם

‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Oli Harding‎‏ (@‏‎oli_harding‎‏)‎‏

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup of ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup of chopped fresh herbs (such as basil, parsley, or thyme)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Semolina flour or cornmeal (for dusting)
• Your choice of sauce (such as marinara, Alfredo, or pesto)

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Instructions:

1. Begin by preparing the pasta dough. On a clean surface, mound the flour and create a well in the center. Crack the eggs into the well and add salt and olive oil.
2. Using a fork, gradually incorporate the flour into the eggs until a shaggy dough forms. Then, knead the dough with your hands until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. If the dough feels too dry, add a little water; if it’s too sticky, add more flour. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to allow the gluten to relax.
3. While the dough rests, prepare the filling. In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined, then set aside.
4. Once the dough has rested, divide it into smaller portions and roll out each portion into thin sheets using a pasta roller or a rolling pin. Aim for a thickness of about 1/16 inch. Place small dollops of the filling onto one sheet of pasta, leaving space between each dollop. Lightly brush water around the edges of the filling.
5. Carefully place another sheet of pasta on top, pressing gently around each mound of filling to seal the edges and remove any air pockets. Use a ravioli cutter or a sharp knife to cut the ravioli into individual squares or circles. Dust a baking sheet with semolina flour or cornmeal and arrange the ravioli in a single layer to prevent sticking.
6. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully add the ravioli in batches, cooking until they float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a serving dish. Serve the homemade ravioli hot with your choice of sauce. Garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs, if desired.

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Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pound Italian sausage
• 6 ounces of provolone cheese
• 4 burger buns
• 1 small red onion
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• Olive oil
• Lettuce
• 1/2 cup roasted red peppers
• Salt

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Instructions:

1. Place a large grill pan over medium-high heat and pour the olive oil into the pan. Make four to six patties from the Italian sausage and place them on the pan. Cook for about four to five minutes before flipping and grilling the other side.
2. As the patties cook, slice up some onion rings and throw them in a bowl with vinegar and a dash of salt. Submerge the onion rings fully in the water and allow them to boil for five minutes.
3. About one minute before the patties are ready, flip them again so the hot side is facing up. Place a slice or two of cheese on each patty and place each one in a bun, topped off with the onions and peppers.

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Ingredients:

• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 12 oz ground meat
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 bunch greens such as escarole, cut into pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 4 minced cloves garlic
• 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
• 1 diced medium yellow onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
• 3/4 cup cooked small pasta such as orzo
• lemon wedges
• red pepper flakes

Instructions:

• Combine the breadcrumbs, ground meat, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, 1 egg, 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, salt, pepper, and oregano together.
• Mix all the ingredients and divide the meat into 20 to 30 balls.
• Get a skillet and heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Start cooking the meatballs for 3 to 5 minutes per batch.
• When the meatballs are done remove them from the oil and put them on a plate with paper.
• Get a pot and heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Saute the garlic and onion together for 5 minutes.
• When the time is up, pour in the chicken broth. Wait for the mixture to start boiling.
• Include the greens, then let it simmer with a lid on for 10 minutes.
• During the following step, you need to add the meatballs and continue cooking for 5 minutes.
• In a bowl mix the 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, 2 eggs, and 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano cheese. Beat the ingredients together.
• Add the mixture to the pot, mixing very slowly. Add the lid again and let it simmer for 30 seconds.
• Include the pasta, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and a little lemon juice. The Italian wedding soup is ready to be served.

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Cacio e pepe simply means cheese and pepper in Italian. It is a a dish that hails from Rome and is something you will find on almost every menu in the city. It is super creamy and satisfying, although there is no cream in it! It is the perfect dish to make if you can’t be bothered to make a big fancy meal in the middle of the week or even something for a dinner party that will seem like you put a lot of effort into it. The best part is the sauce basically makes itself, and you don’t have to worry about getting lots of pots and pans dirty.

There are three ingredients to cacio e pepe and they are as follows: pasta, pecorino romano, and pasta water. The pecorino romano gets grated right into your serving bowl. Pull out a cup or so of the pasta water, which has salt and starch, and pour it into the bowl with the cheese. Whisk it until it’s smooth and creamy and that’s your sauce! Then, put the pasta right into the bowl. Swirl the pasta around so it’s completely covered by the sauce, and then season with as much black pepper as you like.

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Devine Pastabilities, an Italian concept joint located in Southern California, offers a one-of-a-kind sandwich called the “torpasta.” So, what is this strange delicacy?

The torpasta is a type of pasta sandwich or roll. Instead of filling bread with “normal” sandwich options such as meat, cheese, or vegetables, the folks at Devine Pastabilities stuff their Italian bread rolls with different pasta dishes.

Available in 6-inch or 12-inch varieties, these torpastas can be filled with tons of different pasta dishes. Can you imagine digging into a sandwich filled with fettuccini alfredo and broccoli, for example?

Devine Pastabilities makes all kinds of pasta sandwiches for all palates available to its customers. From Italian favorites such as meat lasagna to vegan options such as a sandwich filled with meatless meatballs, vegetables, and tomato sauce, there is truly a torpasta for everyone at this unique eatery.

While its sandwiches are absolutely mouth-watering, if you’re following a low-carb diet, you should stay away!

So would you try this weird Italian creation?

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Here’s how to make your own caprese salad at home.

Ingredients

• 2 large tomatoes
• 1 ball of fresh mozzarella cheese
• 1 bunch of basil leaves
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Balsamic reduction
• Sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

Start off by slicing the large tomatoes into circular pieces. Arrange them in a circle on top of a plate.

Next, slice the ball of fresh mozzarella into similarly-shaped pieces. Arrange them in between the slices of tomatoes.

After this, place basil leaves between the pieces of mozzarella and tomato slices on the plate.

Next, you’ll want to drizzle a moderate amount of extra-virgin olive oil on top of the basil, tomato, and cheese. After this, do the same with the balsamic reduction. But be careful not to go overboard as it can overwhelm the flavor of the other ingredients if you do so.

Finally, sprinkle freshly-ground black pepper and sea salt on your caprese salad.

Your caprese salad is now ready to eat! Enjoy and bon appetit!

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Don’t be afraid to take your caprese salad to the next level, making it in panini form and finding another great way to implement this Italian staple into your diet.

Here’s a great recipe for a caprese panini that’s utterly easy to make.

Ingredients

• 2 slices fresh ciabatta bread
• One medium-sized tomato
• Four fresh basil leaves
• 2 slices of fresh mozzarella cheese
• 1 tablespoon balsamic reduction
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt
• Black pepper

Instructions

Start off by washing the tomato and the basil leaves. Once you’ve done this, slice the tomato into pieces that are an appropriate size for your sandwich.

Next, take one slice of ciabatta bread. Place the two slices of fresh mozzarella on the bottom. On top, add the tomato slices and then the fresh basil leaves.

After this, take the other piece of ciabatta bread and drizzle it with the balsamic reduction and a bit of extra-virgin olive oil.

Then put some kosher salt and black pepper (to taste) on top of the ingredients of the other side of the sandwich.

The next thing you’ll want to do is combine the two pieces of bread and ingredients and put it into a sandwich toaster.

Wait until the sandwich is toasted, and you’re done. Enjoy!

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Twice Bake

You need to bake these cookies twice; once to cook them all the way through, and the second time to make them crispy. Don’t skip out in this crucial step!!

First Bake

After the first bake, let the cookies sit for about 10 minutes to cool a bit. After that, spritz the cookie log with some water to make it easier to cut through.

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Knife

When you make the cut, use a bread knife or serrated knife. This will make sure your cuts are clean and your cookies turn out looking professional.

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Second Bake

For the second bake, you don’t need the heat to be high at all, and the cookies will become crispy quickly. Still, make sure you let them cool on a cooling rack first to ensure their crispiness.

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Puttanesca is a type of sauce that usually has tomatoes, olive oil, anchovies, olives, capers, and garlic. There are variations that don’t follow those guidelines exactly, but in general, you can be that anything Puttanesca will at least have some nice olives.

This dish is actually not so old. It was created in Naples in the mid 20th century, although no one knows exactly how the sauce got its start.

There is a story that some people came into a restaurant right before close begging the owner to make them something and calling him a foul name in the process. The chef only had a few tomatoes, capers, and olives, as the legend goes.

The bad word the customers used, puttanata, could be the root for Puttanesca, but no one knows for sure.

Nevertheless, Puttanesca is such a delicious meal to make. A fun way to deconstruct is to make a sheet pan version that has cubed bread, red onion, cherry tomatoes, whole black olives, and garlic. Roast it for about 10 minutes and then add in the shrimp and roast for another 8 minutes. Serve right off the platter and enjoy!

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Fresh is Best

Arrivederci, store-bought pasta—fresh ingredients are the name of the game when it comes to ravioli. Whip up your own dough and fillings using the freshest produce and cheeses you can find to get a flavorful experience in every bite.

הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם

‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Jon Bennion‎‏ (@‏‎intermediatechef‎‏)‎‏

Mind Your Measurements

Precision is key. Take your ravioli from good to great by nailing your measurements. Roll out the pasta dough to just the right thickness and measure the fillings with care to ensure a perfectly balanced flavor.

הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם

‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Chris Barrette‎‏ (@‏‎sushiflume‎‏)‎‏

Seal with Love

Keep your ravioli intact by sealing them up like a pro. A dab of water or beaten egg along the edges of your pasta dough helps create a tight seal, ensuring your ravioli stay intact during cooking for an Instagrammable presentation.

הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם

‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Chris Barrette‎‏ (@‏‎sushiflume‎‏)‎‏

Get Creative with Fillings

Think outside the pasta box. While classic fillings are always a hit, why not shake things up with some unexpected flavor combinations? From savory meats to fresh herbs and zesty cheeses, the possibilities are endless.

הצגת פוסט זה באינסטגרם

‏‎פוסט משותף על ידי ‏‎Oli Harding‎‏ (@‏‎oli_harding‎‏)‎‏

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup of ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup of chopped fresh herbs (such as basil, parsley, or thyme)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Semolina flour or cornmeal (for dusting)
• Your choice of sauce (such as marinara, Alfredo, or pesto)

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Instructions:

1. Begin by preparing the pasta dough. On a clean surface, mound the flour and create a well in the center. Crack the eggs into the well and add salt and olive oil.
2. Using a fork, gradually incorporate the flour into the eggs until a shaggy dough forms. Then, knead the dough with your hands until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. If the dough feels too dry, add a little water; if it’s too sticky, add more flour. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to allow the gluten to relax.
3. While the dough rests, prepare the filling. In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined, then set aside.
4. Once the dough has rested, divide it into smaller portions and roll out each portion into thin sheets using a pasta roller or a rolling pin. Aim for a thickness of about 1/16 inch. Place small dollops of the filling onto one sheet of pasta, leaving space between each dollop. Lightly brush water around the edges of the filling.
5. Carefully place another sheet of pasta on top, pressing gently around each mound of filling to seal the edges and remove any air pockets. Use a ravioli cutter or a sharp knife to cut the ravioli into individual squares or circles. Dust a baking sheet with semolina flour or cornmeal and arrange the ravioli in a single layer to prevent sticking.
6. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully add the ravioli in batches, cooking until they float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a serving dish. Serve the homemade ravioli hot with your choice of sauce. Garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs, if desired.

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Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pound Italian sausage
• 6 ounces of provolone cheese
• 4 burger buns
• 1 small red onion
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• Olive oil
• Lettuce
• 1/2 cup roasted red peppers
• Salt

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Instructions:

1. Place a large grill pan over medium-high heat and pour the olive oil into the pan. Make four to six patties from the Italian sausage and place them on the pan. Cook for about four to five minutes before flipping and grilling the other side.
2. As the patties cook, slice up some onion rings and throw them in a bowl with vinegar and a dash of salt. Submerge the onion rings fully in the water and allow them to boil for five minutes.
3. About one minute before the patties are ready, flip them again so the hot side is facing up. Place a slice or two of cheese on each patty and place each one in a bun, topped off with the onions and peppers.

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Ingredients:

• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 12 oz ground meat
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 bunch greens such as escarole, cut into pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 4 minced cloves garlic
• 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
• 1 diced medium yellow onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
• 3/4 cup cooked small pasta such as orzo
• lemon wedges
• red pepper flakes

Instructions:

• Combine the breadcrumbs, ground meat, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, 1 egg, 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, salt, pepper, and oregano together.
• Mix all the ingredients and divide the meat into 20 to 30 balls.
• Get a skillet and heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Start cooking the meatballs for 3 to 5 minutes per batch.
• When the meatballs are done remove them from the oil and put them on a plate with paper.
• Get a pot and heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Saute the garlic and onion together for 5 minutes.
• When the time is up, pour in the chicken broth. Wait for the mixture to start boiling.
• Include the greens, then let it simmer with a lid on for 10 minutes.
• During the following step, you need to add the meatballs and continue cooking for 5 minutes.
• In a bowl mix the 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, 2 eggs, and 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano cheese. Beat the ingredients together.
• Add the mixture to the pot, mixing very slowly. Add the lid again and let it simmer for 30 seconds.
• Include the pasta, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and a little lemon juice. The Italian wedding soup is ready to be served.

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Cacio e pepe simply means cheese and pepper in Italian. It is a a dish that hails from Rome and is something you will find on almost every menu in the city. It is super creamy and satisfying, although there is no cream in it! It is the perfect dish to make if you can’t be bothered to make a big fancy meal in the middle of the week or even something for a dinner party that will seem like you put a lot of effort into it. The best part is the sauce basically makes itself, and you don’t have to worry about getting lots of pots and pans dirty.

There are three ingredients to cacio e pepe and they are as follows: pasta, pecorino romano, and pasta water. The pecorino romano gets grated right into your serving bowl. Pull out a cup or so of the pasta water, which has salt and starch, and pour it into the bowl with the cheese. Whisk it until it’s smooth and creamy and that’s your sauce! Then, put the pasta right into the bowl. Swirl the pasta around so it’s completely covered by the sauce, and then season with as much black pepper as you like.

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Devine Pastabilities, an Italian concept joint located in Southern California, offers a one-of-a-kind sandwich called the “torpasta.” So, what is this strange delicacy?

The torpasta is a type of pasta sandwich or roll. Instead of filling bread with “normal” sandwich options such as meat, cheese, or vegetables, the folks at Devine Pastabilities stuff their Italian bread rolls with different pasta dishes.

Available in 6-inch or 12-inch varieties, these torpastas can be filled with tons of different pasta dishes. Can you imagine digging into a sandwich filled with fettuccini alfredo and broccoli, for example?

Devine Pastabilities makes all kinds of pasta sandwiches for all palates available to its customers. From Italian favorites such as meat lasagna to vegan options such as a sandwich filled with meatless meatballs, vegetables, and tomato sauce, there is truly a torpasta for everyone at this unique eatery.

While its sandwiches are absolutely mouth-watering, if you’re following a low-carb diet, you should stay away!

So would you try this weird Italian creation?

The post Would You Try These Italian Pasta Rolls? appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Here’s how to make your own caprese salad at home.

Ingredients

• 2 large tomatoes
• 1 ball of fresh mozzarella cheese
• 1 bunch of basil leaves
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Balsamic reduction
• Sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

Start off by slicing the large tomatoes into circular pieces. Arrange them in a circle on top of a plate.

Next, slice the ball of fresh mozzarella into similarly-shaped pieces. Arrange them in between the slices of tomatoes.

After this, place basil leaves between the pieces of mozzarella and tomato slices on the plate.

Next, you’ll want to drizzle a moderate amount of extra-virgin olive oil on top of the basil, tomato, and cheese. After this, do the same with the balsamic reduction. But be careful not to go overboard as it can overwhelm the flavor of the other ingredients if you do so.

Finally, sprinkle freshly-ground black pepper and sea salt on your caprese salad.

Your caprese salad is now ready to eat! Enjoy and bon appetit!

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Don’t be afraid to take your caprese salad to the next level, making it in panini form and finding another great way to implement this Italian staple into your diet.

Here’s a great recipe for a caprese panini that’s utterly easy to make.

Ingredients

• 2 slices fresh ciabatta bread
• One medium-sized tomato
• Four fresh basil leaves
• 2 slices of fresh mozzarella cheese
• 1 tablespoon balsamic reduction
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt
• Black pepper

Instructions

Start off by washing the tomato and the basil leaves. Once you’ve done this, slice the tomato into pieces that are an appropriate size for your sandwich.

Next, take one slice of ciabatta bread. Place the two slices of fresh mozzarella on the bottom. On top, add the tomato slices and then the fresh basil leaves.

After this, take the other piece of ciabatta bread and drizzle it with the balsamic reduction and a bit of extra-virgin olive oil.

Then put some kosher salt and black pepper (to taste) on top of the ingredients of the other side of the sandwich.

The next thing you’ll want to do is combine the two pieces of bread and ingredients and put it into a sandwich toaster.

Wait until the sandwich is toasted, and you’re done. Enjoy!

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Twice Bake

You need to bake these cookies twice; once to cook them all the way through, and the second time to make them crispy. Don’t skip out in this crucial step!!

First Bake

After the first bake, let the cookies sit for about 10 minutes to cool a bit. After that, spritz the cookie log with some water to make it easier to cut through.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BjlXxjxHfLC/?tagged=homemadebiscotti

Knife

When you make the cut, use a bread knife or serrated knife. This will make sure your cuts are clean and your cookies turn out looking professional.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BjlYDa_HcDd/?tagged=homemadebiscotti

Second Bake

For the second bake, you don’t need the heat to be high at all, and the cookies will become crispy quickly. Still, make sure you let them cool on a cooling rack first to ensure their crispiness.

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Puttanesca is a type of sauce that usually has tomatoes, olive oil, anchovies, olives, capers, and garlic. There are variations that don’t follow those guidelines exactly, but in general, you can be that anything Puttanesca will at least have some nice olives.

This dish is actually not so old. It was created in Naples in the mid 20th century, although no one knows exactly how the sauce got its start.

There is a story that some people came into a restaurant right before close begging the owner to make them something and calling him a foul name in the process. The chef only had a few tomatoes, capers, and olives, as the legend goes.

The bad word the customers used, puttanata, could be the root for Puttanesca, but no one knows for sure.

Nevertheless, Puttanesca is such a delicious meal to make. A fun way to deconstruct is to make a sheet pan version that has cubed bread, red onion, cherry tomatoes, whole black olives, and garlic. Roast it for about 10 minutes and then add in the shrimp and roast for another 8 minutes. Serve right off the platter and enjoy!

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