Homemade Pappardelle Pasta with Pistachio Pesto and Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
This dish is the ultimate crowd-pleaser and divine treat. Homemade pasta is absolutely sensational, and to have it coated in this herbaceous and nutty pistachio pesto is truly heavenly. This dish is perfect in the summer when you can grab basil from the garden or farmer's market in full bloom and make this delicious fresh pesto in minutes. This pasta dough can either be rolled out by hand or used in a pasta machine and believe me; it's worth the extra work!
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Pasta Bolognese
I was taught this classic Italian favorite when I went to cooking school in Florence, Italy, for several months. We made all our pasta by hand, but a pasta machine will work as well. This heavenly meat ragù is simmered with garlic, carrot, celery, and onion with the ground beef, ground pork, and tomato paste until caramelized. White wine lifts the flavors from the bottom of the pot into the sauce, and a secret ingredient of whole milk brings the entire sauce together into a creamy and rich sensation. The ragù is folded into beautiful thin strips of fresh pasta and tossed with a dusting of Parmigiano Reggiano. This dish is simple and pure Italian comfort food goodness.
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