10-min Tuna Pasta
I ran the Jinqiao 8k race last Saturday here in Shanghai! It was such an amazing experience. Thousands of people gathered together to run and...
Big Ravioli with Spinach, Ricotta and Rolling Egg Yolk Filling
Hello world! Sorry I’ve been away for a few days but my mom came visiting me in Shanghai last Friday and I’ve spent the whole...
Homemade Garbanzo Bean Flour Bow-tie Pasta
High in protein, low in carbs and gluten-free…this is a dream coming true! I’ve wanted to try making pasta using bean flour instead of normal for a long time,...
Some of my favorites!
Today, because I’ve finally taken a whole weekend off with – almost – no cooking, because I ate 3 cakes in 3 days, and I...
15-min Meal Idea: Pasta with Tuna and Lemon Cream
Oh boy what a hectic time of the year this is! Right after the Christmas holiday and before the Chinese New Year one, these are...
Pasta with Stock fish – Sicilian Style
While I was back home my mom made this pasta dish for my sis who loves it. I am, honestly speaking, not a huge fan...
Fried Tortellini with Parmesan Cream
Last day in Italy! Tomorrow I will be flying back to Shanghai where I will land on Sunday afternoon. It’s always hard to leave, to...
Spiced Pumpkin and Goat Cheese Tortelloni
Yes, you read that right, I wrote TORTELLONI and not Tortellini and no, it was not a mistake. In Italy we have normal, small, cute...
Pasta with Sun-dried Tomato & Roasted Walnut Pesto
The perfect last minute meal idea! This pasta is delish, easy and quick to make, which means is perfect for me since recently my life...
Lasagna alla Ricotta
It had been a while since I’ve made lasagna. The other day I just felt like making a new type, not the classic lasagna with...
Cauliflower Pasta Casserole
I promised a pasta recipe and there you go! You guys know I always stick to what I say…ok, almost always… Anyway, I whipped up...
Low-fat/High-protein Lasagna – and giveaway winner announcement!
As promised here I am sharing with you today my low-fat/high-protein lasagna recipe, of which I am very proud… but before, let me announce the...
Asian Peanut Noodles
Today because I’m in Italy because yesterday night I had an amazing sea salt bass baked in salt crust because it’s 5 am and I’m...
Spaghetti with confit tomatoes
I made these confit tomatoes a few days ago, then yesterday I decided I wanted to eat them, so I throw them into a pasta...
Pasta with Roasted Red Bell Pepper Pesto
Remember my post on how to make Roasted Red Pepper Pesto? The one with walnuts, sun-dried tomatos and basil? Well I have a few jars...
Basil pesto pasta with feta cheese and tuna
This is what I have made myself for lunch today, after a long and tiring pole dance session. This pasta dish is light, packed with...
Scallops Linguine
I felt like seafood yesterday….so I made myself this divine linguine with scallops! This pasta is going to knock your socks off…and I m not...
From my cookbook: The Caprese Pasta
I am FINALLY done shooting and cooking for my cookbook! I still can’t believe I actually got myself there. I’m happy! To celebrate, I am...
Orange primavera pasta
A friend of mine pointed out the other day how, despite me being Italian, I haven’t posted many pasta recipes on ExpatCucina. When he pointed...
Pasta con i Broccoli
After 3 sweet recipes in a row, it’s now time to make some pasta! Don’t you all agree with me? YES! Good… I’m actually writing...