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 […]
Pasta & Rice
Lasagna Bolognese
Lasagna Bolognese is one of my favourite foods, It reminds me my childhood. My mom used to make Lasagna almost every Sunday; I still remember the smell of the meat sauce coming up in my bedroom, good food makes your house smell amazing. To make a good, authentic Italian Lasagna Bolognese you have to follow […]
Pastina
Pastina is a type of small pasta that is commonly used in Italian cuisine. It is known for its small, round shape and is often used in soups and broths. The word “pastina” actually means “little pasta” in Italian. It is typically made from durum wheat semolina, which gives it a slightly chewy texture when […]
Homemade Egg Pasta
Fresh homemade egg pasta is a classic favourite of Italian cuisine. In Italy, this ritual is handed down from generation to generation, becoming a childhood memory that calls to mind a moment of celebration amidst family and friends. Before moving to Vancouver, I had no idea how to make fresh egg pasta. I grew up […]
Sausage Ragu with Fettuccine
Sausage ragu’ is a very tasty sauce, easy and fast to make and very versatile. For this recipe I like to use homemade tagliatelle, also you can use this sauce for baked pasta or better yet to season polenta.
Spaghetti with Cherry Tomatoes
Italian cuisine is all about simplicity using just a few fresh, basic, ingredients. Spaghetti with Cherry Tomatoes is the most simple, healthy, fast dish that you can make. I’m going to share today one of my family favorite recipes and I really hope that you will try to make it, I’m sure you will impress […]
Gnocchi
Gnocchi are one of my absolutely family favorite dishes and one of the most popular dishes in Italy. They are small dumplings made with boiled potatoes, eggs and flour served with a nice sauce. They are to die for and my kids adore it. I’m Italian so I grew up making gnocchi starting at the […]
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!