Begin this recipe at least 3 hours ahead.
Hearty Italian recipes that are not all lasagne
As the season turns, Silvia Colloca reaches out for dishes that take her back to a time of pressure cookers and perms (her mum’s, not hers), and a kitchen filled with the rich aromas of hearty dishes. From a spezzatino to slow-braised pork, these dishes deliver flavour and warmth.
Pappardelle with slow braised pork and fennel
Get an early start on this pork, fennel and pasta recipe and the results will have your family begging for seconds.
Lamb with porcini, white wine and lemon risotto
It's hard to go wrong with lamb shanks but this recipe with porcini mushrooms will become an instant family favourite.
Polpettine con peperonata (meatballs with peppers)
These flavour-packed meatballs with polenta are the ultimate winter meal.
Lasagne with lamb ragu, ricotta and cavolo nero
Begin this recipe at least 4 hours ahead.
Steak, potato and pea spezzatino
Begin this recipe at least 3 hours ahead.