Pasta in Palermo

One of Sicilian favorites, this seemingly simple pasta dish of supposedly Arabic origins is an amazing combination of flavors and textures, and represents a perfect example of Sicily’s diverse culinary heritage. The sauce for pasta chî... READ MORE

Spaghetti doused in a dark cuttlefish ink sauce is one of the classic Italian dishes whose origin is associated both with Sicily and the northern Veneto region. The sauce is usually composed out of sliced cuttlefish that is fried alongside garlic ... READ MORE

This Sicilian classic is traditionally made with tomato sauce, eggplants, ricotta salata cheese, and fresh basil. The dish is said to be named in honor of La Norma, the famous opera composed by Vincenzo Bellini in 1831. According to legen... READ MORE

Ziti alla palermitana is a traditional Sicilian pasta dish originating from Palermo. The dish is usually made with a combination of ziti pasta, tuna, tomatoes, onions, garlic, anchovies, oregano, olive oil, salt, pepper, and grated caciocavallo ch... READ MORE