An old favourite is back again!
Welcoming back a dear old favourite to this weeks menu; Casoncelli! For those who remember, Casoncelli are a little bonbon shape filled pasta, and a real triumph of cucina povera style cooking. We fill ours with mortadella, pork & a little beef, with a touch of pear and milk soaked bread. The pasta originates in Bergamo, in the north of Italy, right near where both Andrea and Davide are from.
Weekly Specials
There are 1000 ways to make these pretty filled pasta bonbons, traditional in Bergamo, close to Milan. Our version is filled with roasted veal, crisp pancetta, pear, sage and biscuits soaked in milk. NOTE: our Casoncelli doesn't come with a sauce included, but we recommend you purchase our Burnt Butter & Sage sauce as an accompaniment.
We've finally caved and decided to make a tiramisu. There have been more requests for us to make this over the last four years of business (isn't that something spectacular in itself?!) than anything else... So, here it is. We've not strayed too far from tradition with our Tiramisu, and the reasoning behind that is the same we'd apply if we had a Ferrari... Perfection doesn't need a makeover!
Staples
Cacio e Pepe will remain a staple in our home, and in yours. A simple pecorino and pepper fonduta is folded into golden semolina pasta to create a signature dish that we're sure you're going to love. NOTE: Our Tortellini Cacio e Pepe doesn't come with a sauce included, but we recommend you purchase our Burnt Butter & Sage as an accompaniment!
Made with three different types of mushrooms, this vegetarian ragu is full-flavoured with the sweet richness of ripe tomatoes and a hint of chilli. It goes beautifully with any type of pasta, but we love it with our pillowy potato gnocchi!
We're happily obsessed with making soft gnocchi that taste like potato not flour. These heavenly pillows don’t need a complex sauce - a little tomato, a drizzle of oil, a grating of cheese and dinner is done. Another option is a burnt butter, garlic and sage sauce. Of course, they are lovely with our lamb ragu too! You can serve the gnocchi simply boiled or lightly pan fry once cooked. FRESHLY FROZEN
When we make our slow-cooked ragu, the whole kitchen is infused with warm, comforting aromas. We are so excited for you to have the same experience. We use lamb shoulder because it falls apart after slow cooking, plus a little tomato, red wine and herbs.
Simple is best when it comes to Italian food and it doesn’t come simpler or better than our rich napoli, with the natural sweetness of tomatoes, onions and a touch of garlic and basil. It’s great with any of our pastas.
This is a traditional bolognese made with beef for body and flavour and pork for sweet softness. It's slow-cooked to meld the flavours properly just like nonna would do.
Italians know that simple often means best - this burnt butter and sage sauce is the perfect herby, toasty dressing for filled pasta. You can also let it melt over grilled meats or potatoes for a luxe finish.
Our Chilli oil is simple and very effective. Great to add an extra kick to any tomato based pasta sauce, or to drizzle a little over a good woodfired pizza. We've been loving it on our bacon & eggs in the morning, too!
Preserved Fish, Caviar
These anchovies are incomparably good. Currently Andrea & Michelle's favourite midnight snack on a good piece of toast with a lot of butter. Or better yet, straight from the tin.
These high quality Paco Lafuente Sardinillas are cleaned, selected, and categorised by hand and preserved in Spanish Olive Oil with just a little salt. A super-tasty way to share a pleasure, no matter the time of day (in my humble opinion)
Mussels from the Galician coast prepared in one of the most genuine sauce in Spain: Escabeche, which is made with paprika, vinegar, oil, garlic and bay leaves. A delicious savoury treat to have in the kitchen pantry.
Up to 12 sardines per tin in olive oil. Small and full of taste. This is a blue fish with high quantity of Omega 3 acids, very good for you! Delicious on crackers or bread, toss a few in a salad or in a pasta dish. And of course, straight out of the can as part of antipasti or a very good midnight snack!
Gluten Free
Irollo brings the traditional taste of Tuscany into your home, thanks to their gluten free alternative to the prized spaghetti made with corn & rice. Honestly, this is some of the best GF pasta we've ever tried, so much so that we even use it in the restaurant for GF diners!
Irollo brings the traditional taste of Tuscany into your home, thanks to their gluten free alternative to the prized pappardelle made with corn & rice. Honestly, this is some of the best GF pasta we've ever tried, so much so that we even use it in the restaurant for GF diners!