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NADIA’S FAVORITE RECIPES

Italian Classics with a Gorgeous Twist

Eggs in Creamy Zucchini Sauce

It’s that time of year where summer is winding down and it’s time to get back into a routine. Save this recipe for when you need to get something delicious and nourishing on the table in less than 30 minutes.

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Baked Pasta with Broccoli, Sausage and Creamy Lemon Sauce

Pasta bakes are the ultimate comfort food. This recipe takes inspiration from the way my Nonnas and Aunties taught me to cook. Take a look in the fridge and pantry and use what you have and transform it into something beautiful.

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Baked Pasta with Spicy Vodka Sauce

Are you ready for the quickest and easiest pasta bake recipe ever created? Did I mention that it’s perfectly spiced and full of creamy Fontina and Provolone cheese?

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Crostino Tomato & Burrata

Looking for a way to impress guests or nourish yourself with the absolute best snack? Here’s my recipe for Crostino Burrata which is loved by anyone who sets eyes on it, including my 6 million friends on TikTok, who made this a viral hit! Celebrate those end-of-summer tomatoes in all their glory with this super simple recipe.

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Truffle Tagliatelle

Three Words: Truffle, Parmesan and Butter! This pasta starts with a homemade Tagliatelle and is combined with a luxurious butter and truffle infusion. Sprinkle some fresh Parmigiano and you have something ‘Just Gorgeous.’

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Nonna’s Pasta Cake

This is the only kind of Easter surprise I need. This Southern Italian specialty is made by combining cooked pasta with a sweetened custard that is flavored with rose water and orange blossom water for a lovely spring flavor. Here’s the recipe; it will make your home smell *just gorgeous*:

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The BEST Authentic Italian Minestrone Recipe

This soup is like a warm hug from Nonna. It’s filled with fresh, seasonal vegetables and simmered to perfection with some tomatoes and Parmigiano rind, which creates a beautiful broth.

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My Favorite Lasagna Recipe

My Nonna’s lasagna is very near and dear to my heart. This recipe has three main components, a slow-cooked ragu, a creamy bechamel sauce, and fresh homemade pasta sheets. Something extraordinary happens in the oven when these ingredddients are layered with fresh mozzarella, Parmigiano, and hard-boiled eggs. You’ll just have to make it yourself to experience this magic.

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