Risotto all'Amarone • Veneto, Italy
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Risotto all'Amarone • Veneto, Italy

Historical Context of the Recipe The origin of the dish traces back to the 1970s in Verona when a culinary expert sought to incorporate Amarone wine into a conventional risotto preparation. Due to the risotto's inherent creamy consistency paired with the intricate taste profile of the wine, it garnered attention and was soon adopted by numerous establishments throughout the region....

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Pasta alla Carbonara • Lazio, Italy
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Recipe of the Month: Pasta alla Carbonara, Italy

PHOTO BY LA CUCINA ITALIANA A Brief History of Carbonara The origin of Pasta alla Carbonara is a matter of debate – as it happens when something is this popular and beloved. If it is true that there's a halo of mystery surrounding the history of one of the most famous pasta dishes in the world, it is also true...

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Vincisgrassi, typical Marche recipe, Central Italy, great with natural wine - primalwine.com
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Recipe of the Month: Vincisgrassi, Marche, Italy

INGREDIENTS (4 people) 1 lb lasagna sheets 1 lb ground beef 1 lb chicken livers, cleaned and chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 2 carrots, finely chopped 2 celery stalks, finely chopped 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup tomato passata 1/2 cup beef or chicken broth 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup béchamel sauce 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil Salt...

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