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Spaghetti alla carbonara
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Spaghetti alla carbonara
Roman carbonara with guanciale, egg yolks, pecorino, a little Grana Padano, and plenty of black pepper.
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Roman carbonara with guanciale, egg yolks, pecorino, a little Grana Padano, and plenty of black pepper.
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Creamy Milanese risotto where butter, saffron, hot stock, and Parmigiano Reggiano are worked in gradually until the rice is glossy, fluid, and still slightly firm.

Long-simmered ragu alla bolognese with pancetta, soffritto, beef, red wine, and tomato puree, served with spaghetti.
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Classic lasagne with meat sauce, cheese sauce, and pasta sheets in clear layers, baked until the top turns golden.
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Aperol Spritz with a clear balance of acidity, sweetness, and aroma, adapted for home bar use with common ingredients and simple steps.
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Negroni with a clear balance of acidity, sweetness, and aroma, adapted for home bar use with common ingredients and simple steps.
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Amaretto Sour with a clear balance of acidity, sweetness, and aroma, adapted for home bar use with common ingredients and simple steps.
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Bellini with a clear balance of acidity, sweetness, and aroma, adapted for home bar use with common ingredients and simple steps.
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No-groni with a clear balance of acidity, sweetness, and aroma, adapted for home bar use with common ingredients and simple steps.
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A Roman pasta classic with penne, tomato, garlic, and dried chilli where the sauce stays bright and tomato-led while still delivering real heat.
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A rustic Italian vegetable soup built on soffritto, potatoes, courgette, cabbage, beans, and small pasta simmered until the broth turns mellow and full-bodied.
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A simple salad from Capri with ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and good olive oil where temperature and excess moisture make the difference between fine and excellent.