Tomato sauce (sugo al pomodoro) is an Italian classic and there is nothing better than to prepare it yourself (the one that you buy at the supermarket is miles away from matching this homemade sauce). The recipe is easy, the ingredients are extremely easy to find and it is also very cheap to make.
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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.
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 — […]
Tuna Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Avocado
I have a lot of Mexican friends and they always talked about avocado, that I never tried in my life because growing up in Italy I never had the opportunity. So one day I bought the avocado and made this Tuna Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Avocado. Right now it our favorite. It’s very easy, […]
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 […]
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!