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Recipes Embracing the flawors of Tuscany, Umbria and Pacific Northwest

First Courses

Paccheri Pasta with Green Sauce
A very rich and flavorful first course that can be served on its own. Without the pancetta, this is an ideal dish for vegetarians. Ingredients: 1 large bunch spinach 1 cup fresh cut green beans ...
Pasta and Beans with Calamari
This is our interpretation of a classic Tuscan-Umbrian dish, in which we feature seafood. Ingredients: 7 ounces dried cannellini beans 2 cloves garlic 1 bay leaf 2/3 pound calamari rings or scallops...
Bucatini Carbonara with Zucchini
A quick dish that is perfect for non-vegan vegetarians. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 small zucchini, chopped salt and freshly ground pepper 1/8...
Tuscan Soup
Among all of Tuscany's soups, this one is by far the most famous. Ingredients: 6 cups vegetable stock 9 ounces dried cannellini beans, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 leek, white part only,...
Roberto's Rigatoni
A simple and tasty way to enhance a quality pasta. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 6 small onions, chopped 3 medium carrots, minced 4 links sausage, casings removed, roughly chopped...
Rigatoni with Eggplant and Peppers
The rustic pleasures of Tuscany and Umbria are highlighted in this flavorful and festive dish.Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, sliced 4 anchovy fillets, packed in salt,...
Tagliatelle with Chickpeas and Shrimp
This is another classic dish that emphasizes the flavor of the sea by using the typical Tuscan-Umbrian shrimp. It has become a customary dish in Parco Fiorito. Ingredients: 7 ounces dried chickpeas 1/2...
Reginette with Sausage and Balsamic Vinegar
This substantial first course is characterized by the sausage, a product of Parco Fiorito. This is also great as a main course. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, chopped...
Spaghetti "alla Chitarra" with Red Radicchio
This dish is simple and flavorful. Traditionally, radicchio is enhanced by pancetta that is produced regionally in Parco Fiorito. Without the pancetta, this is an ideal dish for vegetarians. Ingredients:...
Spinach Gnocchi with Sage Butter
A light and simple first course that’s easy to make. Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh spinach 10 ounces ricotta 3 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano – 2 eggs 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon...
Tagliatelle with Walnut Sauce
A simple and tasty dish. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs 3 tablespoons milk, plus extra 3 cups walnuts, shelled 1 clove garlic salt 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 pound tagliatelle,...
Bean and Taleggio Delight
This dish is a true favorite for those who love beans Ingredients: 10 ounces dry kidney beans, soaked overnight and drained salt 20 ounces fresh French cut green beans, or substitute canned,drained 10...
Seafood Linguine
Another classic Genovese dish that is served frequently in Parco Fiorito.Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 5 cloves garlic, chopped 1 red chili pepper, chopped 1 pound mixed, raw seafood...
Pici
Even beyond the Duomo in Florence and the Leaning Tower in Pisa, this pasta is well-known throughout the world. It is a typical Tuscan meal that has also become known as “strangozzi” in Umbria.Ingredients:...
Pici with Breadcrumbs
One of the most typical dishes of our region. Ingredients: salt 1 pound pici 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 red chili pepper, chopped 3/4 cup breadcrumbsRecipes: Bring...
Drunken Risotto with Gorgonzola
This risotto is enhanced by Sangiovese wine, which is produced in Parco Fiorito and follows a strict biological criteria.Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 shallot, minced 2 cups Carnaroli...
Linguine with Pesto
This dish is a classic for Genoa's cuisine. Genoa is the home of my friend Margherita, and thanks to her, this recipe has become a traditional dish of Parco Fiorito.Ingredients: 3 tablespoons pine nuts...
Spaghetti with Mussel Pesto
This is a creative pesto that uses seaffodIngredients: 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 pound mussels, debearded, washed and dried 1 stalk celery, chopped 1/2 onion, chopped...
Garden Fresh Couscous
A unique dish that fights against melancholy and depression. Ingredients: 3/4 pound couscous, or substitute Basmati rice salt 1/2 pound fava beans, peeled, or frozen) pound baby carrots, chopped 1/4...
Linguine with Broccoli Pesto
An original variation of the famous Genovese basil pesto. Ingredients: salt 1 1/3 pounds broccoli florets 1/4 cup pine nuts 2 cloves garlic, divided 1/8 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano 2 tablespoons extra-virgin-olive...
Farro with Fava Beans
This dish blends fava beans with farro, a grain that is a favorite with health-conscious cooks. Ingredients: 3 cups farro 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 stalk celery, finely chopped...