#Gnocchi is a varied family of dumplings in Italian cuisine. You can dress up perfect gnocchi in as many ways as sauce pasta. Rustico Italiano has a few different gnocchi dishes, such as our Gnocchi Al Pomodoro Gnocchi in Alfredo Sauce. https://t.co/VB9rF9x3Ax
Rustico Italiano is open, and we use high-quality ingredients when we create our Bucatini Amatriciana. This delicious and straightforward creation is savory, salty, and perfectly seasoned for you to share and enjoy with friends and family.
Rustico Italiano’s extensive wine list features acclaimed Italian, European, and International label selections. Chef Nino is happy to help his guests choose the right bottle to perfectly complement their dining experience.
#Ravioli are a type of pasta comprising a filling enveloped in thin pasta dough. Usually served in broth or with a sauce, they originated as a traditional food in Italian cuisine. Ravioli are commonly square, though other forms are also used, including circular and semi-circular.
An authentic Italian meal is a true culinary experience. Italians enjoy meals of many courses, with a great melding of flavors, aromas, colors, and textures. Every dish — seafood, pasta, bread, soups, stews, grains — is seasoned with aromatic spices. https://t.co/vbdxwyFYMO
There are over 600 #pasta shapes. Some shapes and sizes are better suited for holding sauces in their ridges, and others are better for baked dishes. Find out what they mean and how to cook them here:
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Please note that Rustico Italiano is currently #closed for vacation. However, we encourage you to indulge in the comfort of your own home by trying out these renowned #Italian recipes!
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#PinotGrigio and #PinotGris come from the same grape but create different types of wine. Although the #wine is French in origin, they thank the Italians for bringing such substantial global recognition and fame to the variety. Read more here: https://t.co/ZZrNrJGnWM
#Pasta needs the perfect sauce to go with it to make it that hearty dish we all know and love. Cooking pasta is a no-brainer, but sauces are more challenging to make. Try these pasta sauces during your next family get-together.
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White #wine is primarily made with white grapes; the skins are separated from the juice before fermentation. Red wine is made with darker red or black grapes, and the skin remains on the grapes during fermentation. Click here: https://t.co/8PZQHlyV1w
When cooking #pasta, it's essential to salt the water while it's cooking! The salty, starchy water adds flavor and helps glue the pasta and sauce together. Follow the link below to learn more! https://t.co/JJIZwZUt1u
Nothing beats a delicious #pasta dish with a glass of wine. To enhance the experience, enjoy your pasta with a wine that compliments the sauce's flavor. Learn more here: https://t.co/3w4dumotVw
Researchers have found traces of 6,000-year-old wine on ancient pottery recovered in a cave in Sicily, a discovery that could rewrite the beginning of the Italian peninsula’s wine-making history. Read more here: https://t.co/rnFQNZXxSm
#Marinara is a classic Italian tomato-based sauce that originated in the region of Naples. Its exact period of origin cannot be traced accurately, but it couldn't have been invented before the 16th century because the cultivation of tomatoes began then. https://t.co/Xz5H0CplTD
#BroccoliRabe — also known as rapini — is closely related to the turnip. The deliciously bitter stems, leaves, and nutty, broccoli-esque buds are all edible, easy to cook, and often sautéed, braised, and roasted in Italian dishes.
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Our #Risotto Nero is black risotto with sea scallops, shrimp, calamari, & lobster tail in white sauce. The core of the Risotto Nero is squid ink. The squid, braised in its own ink and wine. And then you have the rice, which started off simply & then mingled with the squid sauce.
For centuries, Italians have often used #eggplant as a magical substitute for meat. We highly recommend you try out Involtini Di Melanzane at Rustico Italiano. This dish is rolled eggplant with mozzarella, tomato, and basil in marinara sauce.
There are over 350 regional #wines and over 500 native Italian wine grapes, but which wine should you start with? Red wine pairs best with bold-flavored meats such as red meat, while white wine pairs best with light-intensity meats like fish or chicken.