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Follow fresh ribbons, filled parcels and dried pasta shapes through regional dishes and Italian-American favorites. Narrow by region or course to find a plate for your appetite.

36 specialties

Antipasti: starters · Primi: pasta, rice & soups · Secondi: mains · Contorni: sides · Street food: breads & snacks · Dolci: desserts

Small folded pasta parcels with pinched edges and a coarse brown meat sauce on a white platePrimi

Agnolotti del Plin

Small pinched pasta parcels hold a fine filling of braised veal, pork and spinach, dressed simply with butter and sage.

Thick pasta strands coated in a brown onion sauce with visible pieces of softened onion on a white platePrimi

Bigoli in Salsa

Thick strands of pasta catch a soft onion and anchovy sauce, with sweetness from the onions balancing the fish’s saltiness.

Long bucatini in red tomato sauce with pieces of cured pork, grated cheese and green herb leaves on a white platePrimi

Bucatini all’Amatriciana

Hollow bucatini carries a tomato sauce enriched with guanciale, a little chili and grated Pecorino Romano, with crisp pork pieces throughout.

Twisted pasta coated in a pale tomato and almond sauce, topped with basilPrimi

Busiate al Pesto Trapanese

Twisted pasta catches a coarse pesto of ripe tomatoes, almonds, basil and garlic, served warm with the sauce left uncooked.

Spaghetti with grated cheese and cracked black pepper on a white platePrimi

Cacio e Pepe

Spaghetti coated in a glossy sauce of Pecorino Romano, black pepper and starchy pasta water, with a sharp, warming finish.

Meat-filled pasta rolls with red tomato sauce, grated cheese and broad basil leaves on a white platePrimi

Cannelloni di Carne

Rolled pasta encloses a savory meat filling beneath tomato, béchamel and grated cheese, baked until bubbling and lightly golden.

Pale plump culurgiones with wheat-ear seams over tomato sauce and torn basil on a white platePrimi

Culurgiones

Plump pasta parcels enclose potato, pecorino and mint, with a pinched wheat-ear seam and a simple tomato sauce.

Golden fettuccine ribbons with a glossy butter-and-cheese coating and grated Parmigiano on a white platePrimi

Fettuccine Alfredo

Fresh egg fettuccine meet butter and finely grated Parmigiano, tossed with pasta water into a silky sauce without cream.

Elongated fileja pasta in red tomato and nduja sauce with softened red onion, grated pecorino and basil on a white platePrimi

Fileja con ’Nduja

Long curls of fileja hold a red tomato sauce enriched with spicy ’nduja, softened red onion and a light finish of pecorino.

Ridged potato gnocchi baked in red tomato sauce with melted mozzarella, cherry tomato pieces and fresh basil in a shallow dishPrimi

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

Potato gnocchi bake in tomato sauce with mozzarella, basil and grated cheese, forming soft dumplings beneath a bubbling top.

A baked square of lasagna with meat sauce and a browned cheese surfacePrimi

Lasagna alla Bolognese

Thin pasta sheets alternate with slow-cooked meat ragù, béchamel and Parmigiano-Reggiano, baked until the edges turn golden.

Long flat pasta with mussels, shrimp, tomato pieces and chopped parsley on a white platePrimi

Linguine ai Frutti di Mare

Linguine catches the juices of mussels, clams, squid and shrimp, with garlic, white wine and tomato making a light seafood sauce.

A bowl of vegetable soup with white beans, carrots, potatoes and green vegetables in a light tomato brothPrimi

Minestrone

Seasonal vegetables and white beans simmer in a light tomato broth, with small pasta adding substance to this Italian soup.

Orecchiette pasta mixed with dark leafy greens in a white bowlPrimi

Orecchiette con Cime di Rapa

Little ear-shaped pasta holds tender, bitter greens, with garlic, anchovies and chili giving the olive-oil dressing a savory edge.

Triangular handmade pasta parcels coated in pale textured walnut sauce on a white platePrimi

Pansotti

Plump pasta parcels hold greens, ricotta and marjoram, with a creamy walnut sauce in the familiar Ligurian pairing.

Wide pasta ribbons with red-brown meat sauce, chopped herbs and shaved cheese in a small metal panPrimi

Pappardelle al Cinghiale

Wide egg-pasta ribbons carry a slow-cooked wild-boar sauce with red wine, tomato and aromatic vegetables, in a familiar Tuscan pairing.

Ridged short pasta coated in green basil pesto, topped with basil leaves, pine nuts and grated cheesePrimi

Pasta al Pesto Genovese

Basil, pine nuts, garlic and two grated cheeses make a fragrant green sauce, tossed through pasta away from the heat.

Short pasta with browned guanciale, grated cheese and black pepperPrimi

Pasta alla Gricia

Rigatoni catches a savory coating of rendered guanciale, Pecorino Romano and black pepper, with crisp pieces of pork in every forkful.

Short tube pasta with tomato sauce, eggplant, grated cheese and basilPrimi

Pasta alla Norma

Fried eggplant joins tomato sauce and basil on pasta, with grated ricotta salata adding a salty finish to this Sicilian primo.

Long pasta in a chunky tomato sauce with dark olives and a mixed fresh-herb garnish on a red patterned platePrimi

Pasta alla Puttanesca

Tomatoes, dark olives, capers and garlic make a quick, briny sauce that clings to spaghetti, with a little chili and parsley.

Large paccheri pasta tubes with shelled orange mussels, grated cheese and chopped green herbs on a white platePrimi

Pasta con Cozze e Pecorino

Large pasta tubes hold mussels and their savory juices, finished off the heat with grated pecorino and a little parsley.

Long bucatini with sardine pieces, fennel, raisins, pine nuts and toasted breadcrumbs on a white platePrimi

Pasta con le Sarde

Sardines and fennel coat the pasta with a savory sauce, balanced by raisins, pine nuts, saffron and a toasted breadcrumb finish.

Short strascinati pasta with golden breadcrumbs, dark red crisp pepper pieces and grated cacioricotta on a white platePrimi

Pasta con Peperoni Cruschi

Short pasta catches garlic-scented olive oil, toasted breadcrumbs and brittle pieces of sweet dried pepper, finished with a little cacioricotta.

A thick serving of small tubular pasta and chickpeas in a white bowl with a spoon, against a dark backgroundPrimi

Pasta e Ceci

Small pasta cooks with chickpeas, rosemary and a little tomato, with anchovies adding savory depth to this Roman-style bowl.

A pot of small pasta and white beans in tomato broth with chopped vegetables and leafy greensPrimi

Pasta e Fagioli

Small pasta and creamy white beans share a tomato broth with softened vegetables, rosemary and a finishing spoonful of olive oil.

Short tubular pasta mixed with green peas, softened onion and a scattering of grated cheese in a shallow bowlPrimi

Pasta e Piselli

Small pasta simmers with sweet peas and softened onion, then gets a little grated cheese for a creamy, spoonable first course.

Spiral pasta with broccoli, carrot slices, red pepper, tomato halves and grated cheese on a white platePrimi

Pasta Primavera

Spiral pasta carries broccoli, carrots, peppers and tomatoes, lightly dressed with olive oil, lemon and grated Parmigiano.

Ridged penne coated in red tomato sauce, topped with whole red chilies and chopped green parsley on a white platePrimi

Penne all’Arrabbiata

Ridged penne catch a tomato sauce warmed with garlic and chili, with chopped parsley adding a fresh finish.

Square ricotta and spinach ravioli coated in melted butter with sage leaves on a white platePrimi

Ravioli di Ricotta e Spinaci

Soft egg-pasta squares enclose ricotta, spinach and a little nutmeg, with butter and sage in this Tuscan-style preparation.

Spaghetti with sliced golden garlic and a dusting of grated cheese, topped with basil leaves on a dark platePrimi

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Spaghetti is tossed with gently warmed garlic, olive oil and chili, using a little pasta water to make a glossy coating.

Spaghetti with opened clams, parsley, a few red tomato pieces and lemon wedges in a dark skilletPrimi

Spaghetti alle Vongole

Clams, garlic and white wine give spaghetti a light, savory sauce, finished with parsley and a little starchy pasta water.

Wide golden egg-pasta ribbons topped with brown-red meat sauce and a basil sprig on a white platePrimi

Tagliatelle al Ragù

Fresh egg-pasta ribbons carry a slow-cooked beef and pancetta ragù, with a little tomato, milk and grated Parmigiano at the finish.

Small yellow ring-shaped filled pasta in pale golden broth in a deep white bowlPrimi

Tortellini in Brodo

Small rings of egg pasta enclose pork, prosciutto and mortadella, served in a clear, savory meat broth.

Short twisted pasta coated in green pesto with basil leaves on topPrimi

Trofie al Pesto

Short twists of pasta carry basil pesto, with tender potatoes and green beans adding substance to this Ligurian first course.

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