If you’re craving a taste of Tuscany, look no further as the Taste of Italy Box delivers a full culinary experience from the remote villages to the busy city side.

While these recipes are made specifically for the ingredients included in the Taste of Italy Box, please feel free to add your own signature twist to traditional Italian staples. Our team of culinary experts have curated products from appetizers to bronze dyed pasta and well-seasoned pasta sauces, this box envelops a set of recipes bringing a perfect blend of Tuscan flavors to your pantry.

Jump to one of the three recipes to help you decide which meal you’ll be feasting on today:

Pappardelle Pasta with Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce
Fusilli Pesto Alla Genovese
Tartufata Rigatoni Pasta

Pappardelle Pasta with Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce

Take yourself back to authentic Italian traditions tasting an old-fashioned pasta sauce with basil. While these are recommended directions and ingredients, feel free to release your inner chef and add your signature twist to the dish!

Ingredients:

• Old-fashioned pasta sauce with basil
• Organic Durum Wheat Pappardelle Pasta with Egg and Wheat Germ - 500 g
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• Garlic, minced
• Fresh basil (optional)
• Parmigiano cheese, grated (recommended)

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	Step 1: Bring 4-6 quarts of water to a rolling boil, add salt to taste. Add the pappardelle pasta to the boiling water. Cook for 5-6 minutes stirring occasionally for al dente pasta. For more tender pasta, boil for an additional 2 minutes.
	Step 2: Bring a separate skillet to medium heat, add 2 tbsps of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and garlic. Sautée the minced garlic for 1-2 minutes.
	Step 3: Add the Old Fashioned Pasta Sauce with Basil to the same skillet and let it cook on a medium heat for about 12-15 min. Add salt and pepper to taste.
	Step 4: Once the pasta is ready, drain it and mix it with the sauce. Use clamps to toss until the pasta is fully coated.
	Step 5: Serve warm and sprinkle your desired amount of cheese.

Fusilli Pesto Alla Genovese

Get ready to impress your guests with a fresh basil pesto sauce tossed with a fusilli pasta. A classic Italian meal to bring exquisite cuisine to your home!

Ingredients:

1. Garlic, minced
2. Extra virgin olive oil
3. Salt and pepper
4. Pesto Alla Genovese
5. Fusilli
6. Fresh basil (optional)
7. Parmigiano cheese, grated (recommended)

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	Step 1: Bring 4-6 quarts of water to a rolling boil, add a dash of salt. Add the fusilli to boiling water. Cook for 8 minutes occasionally stirring gently for al dente pasta. For more tender pasta, boil for an additional minute.  Remove from heat and drain pasta. Save ¼ cup of pasta water
	Step 2: Add the pesto sauce and pasta water to a pot. Bring it to a medium heat for 12 minutes then add pasta to sauce.
	Step 3: Add parmigiano reggiano cheese and use a large spoon to toss until the pasta is fully coated.
	Step 4: Serve and top with fresh basil leaves (if you have some available) for an astonishing presentation.

FINITO!

Tartufata Rigatoni Pasta

For an extraordinary and cheesy experience, the tartufata rigatoni pasta is ideal! With a combination of truffle and mushroom sauce, bring a gourmet savory pasta to your table.

Ingredients:

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano cheese
• Tartufata — Truffle and Mushrooms Sauce
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper

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	Step 1: Bring 4-6 quarts of water to a rolling boil, add a dash of salt. Add the fusilli to boiling water. Cook for 13 minutes occasionally stirring gently for al dente pasta. For more tender pasta, boil for an additional minute. Drain pasta and set aside.
	Step 2: Heat the tartufata sauce in a low-medium heat for 4 minutes and add the olive oil drizzle and pasta to combine.
	Step 3: Mix the cheese, salt, and pepper to taste with clamps until everything is evenly coated.
	Step 4: Serve and garnish with more cheese if desired.

 ENJOY!

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