Sicilian Pasta

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

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

Timballo di anelletti is a traditional casserole originating from Sicily, and it's particularly popular in Palermo. There are a few variations across the island, but the dish is usually made with a combination of anelletti (small ring-shaped pasta... READ MORE

Spaghetti ai ricci di mare is a simple pasta dish consisting of spaghetti and sea urchins, technically sea urchin gonads that produce the roe. Since the urchin is delicate, it should be cooked shortly, in order to preserve its tender texture and f... READ MORE

Pasta 'ncasciata is a traditional pasta dish originating from Sicily. In order to prepare it, pasta such as penne or rigatoni is cooked in boiling water, then strained and mixed with a rich tomato sauce (in Palermo) or a beef ragu (in Messina), cu... READ MORE

Pasta alla carrettiera is a traditional dish from eastern Sicily, dating back to the 1900s. It's usually made with spaghetti, parsley, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, chili peppers, and Pecorino cheese. In Rome, a richer dish with the... READ MORE

Pasta al pesto di pistacchi is a traditional pasta dish made with pistachio pesto, a creamy and flavorful sauce prepared using pistachios as the main ingredient. This dish is particularly associated with Sicily, renowned for its high-quality pista... READ MORE

Spaghetti con pomodori secchi is a simple yet flavorful Italian dish made with just a few key ingredients: sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, parsley, breadcrumbs, and spaghetti or linguine pasta. The sun-dried tomatoes provide an intense, tan... READ MORE

Spaghettini alla Siracusana is a traditional dish originating from Syracuse, Sicily. This pasta dish is made with a combination of thin spaghettini pasta, eggplants, tomatoes, bell peppers, anchovies, olives, capers, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, ol... READ MORE

Spaghetti al ragù di polpo is a traditional dish featuring spaghetti served with a ragù sauce made from octopus (polpo). This dish originates from coastal regions of Italy, particularly in the south, where seafood is a central part o... READ MORE

Pasta con tenerumi is a traditional Sicilian dish prepared with tenerumi - the tips, buds, and tender end leaves (tenere) of Sicilian summer squash (also known as zucchina or cucuzza in local dialect). The dish is typica... READ MORE

Pasta a taianu is a traditional baked pasta dish from Sicily, specifically from the town of Cefalù, a coastal city in the province of Palermo. The name "a taianu" refers to the earthenware pot or casserole dish in which the pasta is traditi... READ MORE

Vermicelli alla Siciliana is a traditional Sicilian pasta dish that's a specialty of Messina. It's made with vermicelli pasta, garlic, tomatoes, eggplants, sweet peppers, olives, capers, anchovies, and basil. The pasta is tossed with the sauce con... READ MORE

Pasta e cavolfiore alla Siciliana is a traditional Sicilian dish that combines pasta with cauliflower in a flavorful and hearty preparation. It features tender cauliflower, often caramelized for added sweetness, paired with pasta like bucatini and... 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