This baked paccheri recipe is a traditional Italian pasta dish made with meat sauce, ricotta mozzarella and parmigiano. Paccheri might be one of the best pasta shapes for baked pasta. These large tubes come from Gragnano, the city of pasta near Naples, and they are perfect for rich, hearty sauces because the sauce goes inside […]
First Course
Pizzoccheri della Valtellina: Authentic Buckwheat Pasta Recipe
Pizzoccheri — the beloved buckwheat pasta from Valtellina — is one of the dishes that shaped my childhood. Once considered a humble “cucina povera” recipe, today it’s experiencing a well‑deserved moment of fame. With the Olimpiadi Milano–Cortina, pizzocheri have become a star: athletes, journalists, and visitors are discovering this hearty dish and falling in love […]
Bruschetta
One of the things that I really miss from Italy it’s the aperitivo time/happy hour..ohhh how I miss la dolce vita…..After 5 o’clock you get together with your friends or lover and you go to the bar for a nice drink and bite to eat before dinner….a must in almost every bar is bruschetta — […]
Ciao! I'm Mamma Marzia
Born in Naples and raised in northern Italy, I brought my passion for authentic Italian cooking to Vancouver in 2003. What began as a single lasagna class has grown into Bella Cibo ("Beautiful Food"), where I share my family's treasured recipes and traditions. Here you'll find recipes and tips for bringing Italian flavors to your home. Join me in the kitchen where we learn, laugh, and create beautiful meals with heart!