pesto di melanzane I’m continuously excited when I find new ways to use eggplant and this eggplant pesto pasta is quickly becoming my new favorite! It is a simple, delicious and fun variation on pesto. If you’re bored of pasta…

Italian adventures of an amateur American chef
Sign up to receive new recipes delivered straight to your inbox!
You have successfully joined our subscriber list.
I'm Alessandra. In November 2021, a worldwide pandemic had completely shaken up the path my life was on and I took that as a sign to make a drastic change. Along with my two cousins, who were also in a similar state of life limbo, we decided to move to a small town in the Veneto region of Italy. It didn’t take us long to visit all the local museums, drown ourselves in espresso, and try every pizzeria. Winter quickly fell upon us and in a region known for its dense, icy fog, we felt less compelled to journey out and explore the cold streets. So I decided to turn to my love of cooking and see what the local supermarket had to offer. What I found truly was a feast for the eyes! . Learn More...
Primi Piatti, Pasta and Rice, Recipes ·
pesto di melanzane I’m continuously excited when I find new ways to use eggplant and this eggplant pesto pasta is quickly becoming my new favorite! It is a simple, delicious and fun variation on pesto. If you’re bored of pasta…
torta crumble alle pere A simple crumb cake recipe should be in everyone’s baking arsenal and this pear and ricotta crumb cake is Italian snack cake perfection. There are no complicated steps, no mixer required, and no exotic ingredients. It’s…
Primi Piatti, Recipes, Soup ·
minestrone alla genovese Minestrone alla genovese is a beautifully simple and hearty vegetable soup cooked with parmesan rinds and enhanced with a swirl of pesto genovese. It’s warm and comforting enough for a fall evening but still light enough for…
crostata di ricotta e susine Light, fresh, and summery, a plum ricotta galette belongs at every brunch or dessert table. It’s not overly sweet, so it can also be eaten for breakfast or snacked on with an afternoon cup of…
focaccia di semola I love a no-knead bread and this semolina focaccia is so simple to make but comes out looking incredibly impressive and of course, delicious! It’s filled with big air bubbles that soak up the olive oil and…
crostata tiramisu Tiramisu tart is a beautiful combination of an egg-free tiramisu and a pie. It features a creamy mascarpone filling with coffee soaked Savoiardi cookies, all inside a buttery and flaky tart crust. There are few other dishes more…
Sign up to receive new recipes delivered straight to your inbox!
You have successfully joined our subscriber list.
Copyright © 2025 Feasting on Italy · Theme by 17th Avenue