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Drawn from years of Simpatico’s Trattoria cooking classes—time-tested, deeply loved, and rooted in real Italian culinary tradition.

Beans and Greens “Risotto” from Dan Buettner’s Blue Zones One Pot Meals

Beans and Greens “Risotto” from Dan Buettner’s Blue Zones One Pot Meals

  Ingredients: 2 TBSP EVOO (try our Chef’s Blend from Lazio) 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped ...
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Marry Me Chickpeas

Marry Me Chickpeas

  This is a vegetarian twist on a classic Italian inspired dish, Marry Me Chicken! Full of prote...
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Valle d'Aosta Recipes

Valle d'Aosta Recipes

VALLE D’AOSTAN BEEF STEW Ingredients 100g of butter 3 onions, sliced into wedges 1 bottle of re...
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Simpatico's Favorites Antipasti Platter

Simpatico's Favorites Antipasti Platter

  Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 0 mins Servings: 8-10 Some of our favorites: Cherry Chillies stuff...
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Italian Shepherd's Pie & Cabbage Recipes

Italian Shepherd's Pie & Cabbage Recipes

Italian Shepherd's Pie Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Servings: 6-8 Ingredients 1 pound ...
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Cauliflower Steaks With Tomatoes & Grapes from The Blue Zones Kitchen Cookbook "One Pot Meals: 100 Recipes to Live to 100" by Dan Buettner

Cauliflower Steaks With Tomatoes & Grapes from The Blue Zones Kitchen Cookbook "One Pot Meals: 100 Recipes to Live to 100" by Dan Buettner

Cook Time: 45 Minutes | Makes 4 Servings Ingredients 1 cauliflower 1 teaspoon ground coriand...
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Pastry Snails with Basil Pesto, Grana Padano and Pine Nuts

Pastry Snails with Basil Pesto, Grana Padano and Pine Nuts

Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 15 mins Servings: 5-6 Ingredients 1 sheet of puff pastry, about 8-9...
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Amaretto Spritz

Amaretto Spritz

Ingredients: 2 oz Mazzetti or Paolucci Amaretto 1 oz Natalie Lemonade (or Lemon Juice) 3 oz of ...
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Simpatico Summer Spritz

Simpatico Summer Spritz

One Bottle of Limoncello One Bottle Prosecco or Glera Sparkling Wine 2 bottles Fever Tree Club ...
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Pasta with Radicchio And Speck

Pasta with Radicchio And Speck

Ingredients ½ head small radicchio 3 ounces Maestri speck (package) 1 shallot 1 tablespoon Extr...
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Eggplant Rollatini

Eggplant Rollatini

  Prep Time 30 mins Cook Time 45 mins Servings: 4-6 Ingredients 2 medium eggplants, sliced int...
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Lemon Fettucine with Sauce of Speck, Mushrooms and Goat Cheese

Lemon Fettucine with Sauce of Speck, Mushrooms and Goat Cheese


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Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Spinach

Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Spinach

Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 13 mins Servings: 4 Ingredients 1/2 lb pasta (spaghetti, linguine, p...
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Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Fig Sauce & Polenta

Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Fig Sauce & Polenta

Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 20 mins Servings: 2 Ingredients 2 Duck Breasts EVOO  ½ cup red wine...
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Pumpkin Ravioli with Braised Pear Sauce & Guanciale Garnish

Pumpkin Ravioli with Braised Pear Sauce & Guanciale Garnish

Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 20 mins Servings: 2 Ingredients Pumpkin Ravioli 1 Bosc Pear Unsal...
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Stewed Cockles

Stewed Cockles

Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 10 mins Servings: 4 Ingredients EVOO 4 ea garlic cloves thinly slic...
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Pasta e Fagioli

Pasta e Fagioli

Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 20 mins Servings: 6-8 Ingredients 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive ...
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Veal Saltimbocca

Veal Saltimbocca

Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 10 mins Servings: 4 Ingredients 4 each 2 oz slices of thinly sliced...
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Toasted Fregola Salad

Toasted Fregola Salad

Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 15 mins Servings: 4 Ingredients 1 cup Fregola cooked ½ cup Borlot...
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Italian Meatballs

Italian Meatballs

Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 15 mins Servings: 4-6 Ingredients ½ cup (54 g) fresh breadcrumbs, f...
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Vincisgrassi Lasagne

Vincisgrassi Lasagne

Preparation: Vincisgrassi Lasagna – prep is for 2 servings – adjust as needed for 4 or 6.   Ingr...
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Tuscan Bean Soup

Tuscan Bean Soup

    Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 30 mins Servings: 6 Ingredients 3 15 ounce cans cannellini bean...
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Squid Ink Pasta with Gorgonzola Sauce

Squid Ink Pasta with Gorgonzola Sauce

Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 15 mins Servings: 4-6 Ingredients 1 Tablespoon of butter  1 Table...
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Tagliatelle with Hot Smoked Salmon

Tagliatelle with Hot Smoked Salmon

Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 15 mins Servings: 4 Ingredients 12 oz tagliatelle pasta 4.5 oz P...
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Creamy Tomato Rigatoni

Creamy Tomato Rigatoni

Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 15 mins Servings: 2 Ingredients 6 oz Rigatoni Pasta 5 oz Auricchi...
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Farro Salad

Farro Salad

Soak Time 12 hours Cook Time 55 mins Servings: 6 Ingredients 10.5 oz of farro  10.5 oz tomato...
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Lasagne Pie

Lasagne Pie

Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 55 mins Servings: 8 Ingredients For the meat sauce 1/4 cup olive oi...
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Pasta with Grilled Eggplant, Burrata and Chiles

Pasta with Grilled Eggplant, Burrata and Chiles

Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 20 mins Servings: 4 Ingredients 2 jars Grilled Eggplant, drained  ...
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Stringozzi Limone with Clams, Zucchini & Peas

Stringozzi Limone with Clams, Zucchini & Peas

Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 20 mins Servings: 4 Ingredients 500g Stringozzi Limone  4 Tbsp lem...
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Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Cake

Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Cake

Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 60 mins Servings: 12 Ingredients 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour ½...
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Pepperoni Pizza Puffs

Pepperoni Pizza Puffs

Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 25 mins Servings: 12 Ingredients 3/4 cup flour  3/4 teaspoon baki...
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Fresh Tomato Basil Pasta with Ricotta

Fresh Tomato Basil Pasta with Ricotta

Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 20 mins Servings: 4 Ingredients 300g/11oz Penne Pasta 4 Cloves ...
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Frittata with Asparagus, Leeks and Ricotta

Frittata with Asparagus, Leeks and Ricotta

Prep Time 40 mins Cook Time 10 mins Servings: 6-8 Ingredients 1 bunch asparagus – trim the ends...
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Spaghetti con Colatura di Alici

Spaghetti con Colatura di Alici

Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 10 mins Servings: 4 Ingredients 400 grams spaghetti 5 or 6 sprigs...
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Limoncello Chicken

Limoncello Chicken

Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 20 mins Servings: 4 Ingredients 4–5 Thin sliced chicken breasts Sal...
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Quick Pasta alla Carlofortina

Quick Pasta alla Carlofortina

Prep Time 8 mins Cook Time 8 mins Servings: 4 Ingredients 11 oz Penne Pasta 4.25 oz Canned tu...
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