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Pairing Your Pasta With Wine

"A meal without wine is like a day without sun" There's nothing quite like a hearty bowl of pasta perfectly...

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What Type Of Pasta To Use

Choose Your Pasta According To Your Sauce. There are over 300 shapes of pasta produced in Italy, dozens of which now line...

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Italian Christmas Menu

Buon Natale! Chances are your holidays are looking pretty different this year. To shake things up even more, forget about...

Eggplant Parmigiana

We don't blame Campania or Sicily for both laying claim to the origins of Eggplant Parmigiana. This dish, made of...

Baked Ravioli with Swiss Chard and Cheese

All your cozy, comfort food dreams come true with this recipe for Baked Ravioli. While we've kept things on the "healthy...

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Pasta Jay's 2020 Holiday Gift Guide

Our Go-To Holiday Gift Guide The holidays are for giving, but sometimes picking a gift that just right can be...

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Caponata Marsala Pasta

Caponata Marsala is all about the veggies and minus the meat! It’s packed with ton of flavor thanks to the...

Italian Inspired Thanksgiving Menu

While Italians living in Italy do not celebrate Thanksgiving, Italian-Americans and Italian food lovers nationwide happily celebrate the American Holiday,...

Prosciutto Wrapped Turkey

Maybe you've tired a bacon wrapped turkey, but what about bacon's more delicate cousin, prosciutto? To give your Thanksgiving a...

Stuffed Artichokes

You can find Stuffed Artichokes on any Italian-American's table, especially during the holiday season! These tender artichokes are stuffed with...

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Italian Sausage Stuffing

Give everyone's favorite side dish an Italian upgrade. For this stuffing we swap out your boring base, for an Italian...

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Cheesy Bacon & Leek Pasta Bake

Mac n' Cheese is a beloved staple in many households and is no stranger to being the star side during...

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Roasted Tomato Bruschetta with Ricotta and Pancetta

Bruschetta makes for a quick, easy and delicious appetizer. This Roasted Tomato Bruschetta with Ricotta and Pancetta features amazing roasted...

Classic Tiramisù

Tiramisu is a delicious and classic Italian dessert. With a rich mascarpone cream, and delicate, spongy ladyfingers dipped in espresso,...

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Tips To Hosting Thanksgiving Virtually

If you can’t travel to be with loved ones or if you’re sticking to low-risk activities as outlined by the CDC, you...

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Creamy Seafood Linguine

Enjoy a seafood dish that's simple enough for a weekday and elegant enough for entertaining. This restaurant-worthy pasta dish can...

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10 Tips for Cooking any Italian Dishes

Following these 10 Tips will help take your Italian meals to a level of authenticity you can usually only find...

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Classic Italian Risotto

We know Italy is generally regarded as the pasta capital of the world and for good reason. Yet, there's another...

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Pasta Primavera with Fresh Spring Vegetables

Spring is just around the corner, so this particular recipe incorporates some of our favorites things about the season, fresh...

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10 Kitchen Essentials for Italian Dishes

Creating authentic tasting Italian cuisine takes practice, but it also requires the right tools and utensils. We've put together a...

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Spaghetti Carbonara

If you love Italian food you're sure to have come across dish before. Spaghetti Carbonara is a relatively simple dish...

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One-Pot Pasta

One pot pasta is an easy family friendly meal you can whip up quickly on weeknights. Essentially the idea is that you...

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Baked Rigatoni

This simple pasta bake recipe is a favorite of ours. It's an easy to prepare, wholesome meal that only requires...

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Spicy Shrimp with Tomato Cream Pasta

Spicy Shrimp with Tomato Cream Pasta is the perfect comfort food for warmer months because it’s hearty and completely satisfying...

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Two-Ingredient Pizza Dough

This beyond-simple dough requires no yeast and no rising time. Just measure, mix, knead and roll out for 5-star results. Cook’s...

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Spaghetti Bolognese

Bolognese Sauce has been a staple among Italian dishes for countless generations. There's something deeply satisfying about making dishes from...

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore with Spaghetti

Authentic Chicken Cacciatore has long been a staple among Italian dishes. Traditionally, the recipe calls for chicken thighs and breasts...

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Turn Any One Pot Pasta Into Instant Pot Pasta

Not long ago, the one-pot pasta recipe hit the digital airwaves and became an instantaneous viral sensation. The idea that you could...

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The Best Pasta Pot Is A Dutch Oven

In movies, you see pasta made one of two ways... There’s either a towering aluminum pot, as large as a...

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Healthier Ways to Eat Pasta

Pasta has earned a bad rap, but in actuality, this Mediterranean diet mainstay deserves some fanfare: In 1 cup of...

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Fall-Flavored Creamy Tomato

Cut our creamy tomato pasta sauce in half and add pureed butternut squash or pumpkin into the mix and season...

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Everything You Need To Know About Basil

Basil (scientific name: Ocimum Basillicum), is a beautiful, bright herb originating in Africa and Southeast Asia. It has a taste...

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Fall Pumpkin Gnocchi

Give classic gnocchi an autumnal twist by using pumpkin! This quick gnocchi recipe, swaps out potatoes for everyone favorite in-season...

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What to do with Leftover Pasta Sauce

So, you cooked an amazing Italian dinner using one of Pasta Jay’s delicious sauces, but you didn’t use ALL of...

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Burrata Breakfast Pizza

Eating pizza for breakfast might sound all too reminiscent of your college days, but this Burrata Breakfast Pizza is so...

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Creamy Tomato Baked Eggs with Polenta Cakes

There’s nothing better than a breakfast sandwich with perfectly balanced flavors—especially first thing in the morning! With this recipe, you...

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Breakfast Sandwich with Tomato Basil Sauce

There’s nothing better than a breakfast sandwich with perfectly balanced flavors—especially first thing in the morning! With this recipe, you...

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Ziti vs. Penne

Ziti vs. Penne, what is the big difference? Let’s start with what makes them confusing. Penne and ziti are hollow, cylindrical...

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Baked Ziti Bolognese

Layers of tender ziti noodles, hearty Bolognese sauce and fresh mozzarella cheese, baked and topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese......

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Chicken Penne Pasta

There's a lot to love about fresh penne pasta bathed in tomato sauce. Add chicken and fresh mozzarella and you've...

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Fried Zucchini Blossoms

Stuffed blossoms are a favorite in Italy. They're also a favorite in our house because they can easily be used...

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Spinach and Three Cheese Manicotti

A creamy and rich spinach and three cheese ricotta stuffing served with marinara and topped with more melty cheese. Who...

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Sunday Sauce with Meatballs

This Italian meatball marinara recipe includes a delicious blend of ground beef, pork, and veal and our very own Marsala...

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Authentic Italian Bruschetta

You won't find mozzarella on top of classic Italian bruschetta. Instead, the key to making authentic Italian bruschetta is keeping it simple....

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Tips for a Better Lasagna

Nothing lights up a room like a hot tray of lasagna. In addition to being one of the world’s great...

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Macaroni Pizza Casserole

If pizza and pasta are favorites in your household then this recipe is a must try! This pasta bake is...

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Classic Manicotti

If you're looking for an easy to prepare meal that brings everyone to the table then you've got to try...

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Lasagna Pizza

All the things we love about lasagna piled on top of another Italian classic, pizza! We already know pizza and...