Homemade pappardelle and gnocchi are just two of the classic Italian dishes Silvia Colloca wants you to try creating yourself, and with her recipes, she’s willing to bet you can do it. In her new book Simple Italian she shows the beauty and simplicity of her beloved home’s cuisine. The recipes are full of flavour and full of heart. Mangiamo!
There's nothing more comforting than this pasta bake. This is an edited extract from Simple Italian by Silvia Colloca, (Plum, $39.99). Available February 23. Photography by Rob Palmer.
If you're looking for an impressive pasta, stop right here. Begin this recipe 3 hours ahead. This is an edited extract from Simple Italian by Silvia Colloca, (Plum, $39.99). Photography by Rob Palmer.
If you are making this a day ahead, assemble the rolls in the sauce without baking, then the next day put the cheese on top and bake as instructed. This is an edited extract from Simple Italian by Silvia Colloca, (Plum, $39.99). Available February 23. Photography by Rob Palmer.
“Something rather exciting happens when you treat prawn meat like mince. The edges turn crispy and caramelised, attracting all the sugars from the tomatoes and wine to cling to its unruly surface.” This is an edited extract from Simple Italian by Silvia Colloca, (Plum, $39.99). Photography by Rob Palmer.
“This gluten-free, dairy-free sponge cake was first created some 200 years ago, back when dietary restrictions were the ones dictated by poverty." This is an edited extract from Simple Italian by Silvia Colloca, (Plum, $39.99). Available February 23. Photography by Rob Palmer.
“Use a large pan so that your strands of spaghetti fit comfortably in one layer, without having to break them. If your pan isn’t big enough, try using a different pasta shape, such as rigatone or penne.” This is an edited extract from Simple Italian by Silvia Colloca, (Plum, $39.99). Available February 23. Photography by Rob Palmer.
