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Baked Rigatoni with Tomato Sauce

October 7, 2021 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

When I was in graduate school in New York City, I loved an inexpensive cafeteria-style Italian restaurant in Hell’s Kitchen called Manganaro's Hero Boy. The now-shuttered eatery dated back to 1893 and closed recently due to COVID. Their hero sandwiches were incredible. But I also really liked their baked ziti with a rich tasting tomato sauce. On a recent visit back to NYC I … [Read more...]

Authentic Genovese-Style Pesto

July 9, 2021 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

Pesto originated in the Liguria region of northwest Italy, which is home to what is called the Italian Riviera. To make authentic Genovese pesto (Genoa is Liguria’s capitol), you should try to seek out Pecorino Fiore Sardo - a hard-to-find sheep’s milk cheese that is critical to making real Ligurian pesto. It is available here in Utah at Caputor’s Market. Traditionally, … [Read more...]

Pasta Aio e Oio with Shrimp 

January 31, 2020 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

One of my favorite preparations for pasta - and one of the easiest - is aio e oio (also called aglio e olio). It’s a classic Roman dish usually made with spaghetti, although you could use any type of pasta you’d like. Usually, aio and oio is made with nothing more than pasta, garlic, olive oil, dried chili peppers, and parsley. To see my recipe, click here. This is a tasty … [Read more...]

Easy Pasta Recipe : Aio E Oio (Garlic, Olive Oil, and Chili Flakes)

March 29, 2019 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

  Many years ago - when Caffe Molise in Salt Lake City opened - I had my first taste of a classic Italian pasta dish called aio e oio (or sometimes aglio e olio). It’s about as simple a dish to prepare as you could ever ask for. A quick and easy “sauce” of garlic (aio), olive oil (oio), and chili flakes is tossed with pasta and parsley - that’s pretty much it. In … [Read more...]

Scheff’s Table – Simple Meat Sauce for Pasta

February 8, 2019 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

Many authentic Bolognese-style Italian meat sauce recipes for pasta are cumbersome and time-consuming. The sauce often has to cook for the better part of a day, or even longer. Well, here is a nifty meat sauce for pasta that can be made in under a half-hour - a great recipe for a quick weeknight dinner. Ingredients: 1 Tbs olive oil ¾ lb. lean ground beef, preferably … [Read more...]

Molise 2.0: New Digs for Venerable Caffe Molise

October 12, 2018 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

In the Beginning … I first reviewed downtown SLC’s Caffe Molise - named for the Molise region of Italy - back in 1994. Shelley DeProto opened the restaurant that year and it was a modest affair. The dining room was festooned with white plastic patio furniture and the menu was limited. The food, however, was excellent and I still remember how much I enjoyed Shelley’s aio e oio … [Read more...]

Festa Italiana SLC 2018

September 14, 2018 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

This week, I’m not focusing so much on one sip of the week, but many of them. This weekend is Festa Italiana SLC 2018 at The Gateway in SLC on Saturday and Sunday. And, the festive event will feature sips of a number of Italian beverages for you to sample and enjoy. Among the wines being served, sponsored by Vine Lore, are Il Faggio Montepulciano D’Abruzzo, Di Majo … [Read more...]

Scheff’s Table: Heirloom Caprese Salad

August 23, 2018 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

  I love the time of summer when our heirloom tomatoes from the garden are ripe enough to eat. Because that means enjoying heirloom Caprese salads! Italy's Caprese salad - named for the island of Capri - is one of the simplest and most delicious things ever. The key to a great Caprese salad lies in its simplicity and freshest ingredients. However, people often … [Read more...]

Scheff’s Table: Cacio e Pepe

August 16, 2018 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

  My son, Hank, works at a really great Italian restaurant in Medford, New Jersey called ITA101. Chef-Owner Kevin Maher, after attending the prestigious Culinary Institute of America, went to Italy for a restaurant internship and wound up staying in the country for 14 years. At ITA101 my favorite dish (and there are so many favorites!) is Chef Maher’s cacio e … [Read more...]

Pasta with Basil Pesto Recipe

August 3, 2018 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

With fresh basil growing like crazy in our garden this summer, it’s hard to find ways to use it all. But here’s a really tasty (and easy) way to make a light pasta “sauce” (more of a dressing, really) using fresh basil leaves and a few other ingredients. Best of all, you don’t have to cook anything except the pasta. Ingredients: 2 cups of tightly packed fresh basil … [Read more...]

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