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Nonna Rosa
@nonnas.table 路 Italian home cooking
Rosa cooks the way Sunday lunch should feel: a big pot on the stove, pasta made to be shared, and a sauce that's had time to think. She'll always tell you to save a mug of pasta water.
Mains
- Juicy Italian Meatballs in Tomato SauceTender beef and pork meatballs with parmesan and herbs, simmered in a garlicky tomato sauce.馃ォ 50 min 路 Easy 路 Serves 4
- Mushroom RisottoCreamy, slow-stirred rice with deeply browned mushrooms, white wine and plenty of parmesan.馃崉 45 min 路 Medium 路 Serves 4
- Slow Beef Ragu with PappardelleBeef chuck braised low until it falls apart into the sauce. It cooks for three hours, and you only need to be there at the start and the end.馃ォ 3 h 45 min 路 Medium 路 Serves 6
- Spicy Vodka RigatoniRigatoni in a blushing tomato cream sauce with chilli heat and a splash of vodka for depth.馃崫 30 min 路 Easy 路 Serves 4
- Chicken Pesto PastaA fresh basil pesto blitzed while the water boils, tossed through penne with seared chicken and sweet cherry tomatoes.馃 25 min 路 Easy 路 Serves 4
- Garlic Prawn LinguineJuicy prawns, plenty of garlic, lemon and parsley, tossed through linguine with a little of the starchy pasta water to make it glossy.馃崫 20 min 路 Easy 路 Serves 2
- High-Protein Cottage Cheese AlfredoA creamy, garlicky Alfredo-style sauce built on blended cottage cheese, with seared chicken and pasta.馃崫 30 min 路 Easy 路 Serves 4
- Spaghetti CarbonaraSpaghetti, crisp pancetta and a silky sauce of egg yolks and pecorino. No cream, ever.馃崫 25 min 路 Medium 路 Serves 4
- Saltimbocca alla RomanaTender veal, savoury prosciutto and fresh sage come together in a buttery white wine pan sauce.馃ォ 30 min 路 Medium 路 Serves 4
- Chicken CacciatoreBone-in thighs braised with peppers, tomatoes and olives until the sauce is rich and the meat falls away.馃崡 1 h 5 min 路 Easy 路 Serves 4
- Spaghetti BologneseBeef mince browned hard, then simmered slowly with tomatoes, red wine and a little milk until thick, rich and glossy.馃ォ 1 h 10 min 路 Easy 路 Serves 4
- Bucatini all鈥橝matricianaBucatini coated in a punchy tomato sauce with crisp guanciale, chilli and pecorino.馃崫 35 min 路 Easy 路 Serves 4
- Chicken PiccataGolden chicken in a bright lemon, caper and butter sauce, ready for a simple weeknight supper.馃崡 35 min 路 Easy 路 Serves 4
- Gnocchi with PestoPillowy potato gnocchi are tossed with fragrant basil pesto, parmesan and a little pasta water.馃 20 min 路 Easy 路 Serves 4
- Italian PaniniCrisp, golden panini filled with mozzarella, tomato, basil and a little pesto.馃 18 min 路 Easy 路 Serves 2
- Italian Sausage and PeppersJuicy Italian sausages simmer with sweet peppers, onion, garlic and tomatoes for a hearty one-pan meal.馃珣 45 min 路 Easy 路 Serves 4
- Pasta al PestoA simple Italian pasta tossed with fragrant basil pesto, Parmesan and a splash of pasta water.馃崫 25 min 路 Easy 路 Serves 4
- Risotto ai FunghiCreamy Italian mushroom risotto with porcini, Parmesan and a little butter stirred through at the end.馃崉 45 min 路 Medium 路 Serves 4
Soups and stews
- MinestroneA thick Italian vegetable soup with beans, small pasta and tomatoes. It is even better the next day, so make a big pot.馃 55 min 路 Easy 路 Serves 6
- RibollitaA hearty Tuscan soup of cannellini beans, cavolo nero and bread, simmered with tomato and fragrant vegetables.馃 1 h 15 min 路 Easy 路 Serves 4
- Italian Tortellini SoupA cosy tomato broth with cheese tortellini, tender vegetables, spinach and a shower of parmesan.馃 35 min 路 Easy 路 Serves 4
- Italian Wedding SoupTender meatballs, leafy greens and tiny pasta simmer in a savoury chicken broth.馃ォ 45 min 路 Easy 路 Serves 4
- Pasta e FagioliA cosy Italian soup of beans, pasta and vegetables, finished with parmesan and fragrant herbs.馃 50 min 路 Easy 路 Serves 4
- Stracciatella SoupA comforting Italian broth with delicate ribbons of egg, Parmesan and fresh spinach.馃 20 min 路 Easy 路 Serves 4
- Tortellini en BrodoTender tortellini float in clear, savoury chicken broth with a little parmesan and fresh parsley.馃 25 min 路 Easy 路 Serves 4
Salads
- Insalata di MareA bright Italian seafood salad with lemon, parsley, celery and tender seafood, served chilled or at room temperature.馃 35 min 路 Medium 路 Serves 4
- Rucola SaladPeppery rocket, shaved Parmesan and lemon make a bright Italian salad with a simple olive oil dressing.15 min 路 Easy 路 Serves 4
Breakfast and brunch
Sides and snacks
- Creamy Italian PolentaA comforting Italian side of soft polenta finished with butter and parmesan.馃尳 40 min 路 Easy 路 Serves 4
- Fried ZucchiniGolden, crisp courgette slices with a savoury Parmesan crumb and a squeeze of lemon.馃崬 35 min 路 Easy 路 Serves 4
- Garlic Parmesan Roasted BroccoliCrisp-edged broccoli is tossed with garlic, lemon and savoury Parmesan for an easy Italian-inspired side.馃ウ 30 min 路 Easy 路 Serves 4
