Tag Archives: italian

Pasta “Frutti di Mare” with Lobster Tail, Shrimp, Scallops, Clams, Mussels, and Squid

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Fred Bollaci

    Frutti di Mare (Fruits of the Sea) is a favorite, and there are any number of variations you will find along the Italian coast and islands. This is a great rendition, you can add or subtract any fresh … Continue reading →

Posted in Fred Bollaci on Dining | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Pasta “Frutti di Mare” with Lobster Tail, Shrimp, Scallops, Clams, Mussels, and Squid

Fettuccine con Pollo alla Padella (Pasta with Chicken in the Pan or Skillet) from La Grotta Ristorante in Atlanta, GA

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Fred Bollaci

  La Grotta has been the #1 Italian restaurant in Atlanta since 1978, and is one of the 100 excellent restaurants featured in my first book, “The Restaurant Diet, How to Eat Out Every Night and Still Lose Weight.” It … Continue reading →

Posted in Fred Bollaci on Dining | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Fettuccine con Pollo alla Padella (Pasta with Chicken in the Pan or Skillet) from La Grotta Ristorante in Atlanta, GA

Rigatoni Montanaro (With Mushrooms, Sausage, Tomato, Cognac, and Cream) from Tramonti in Delray Beach, Florida

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Fred Bollaci

Photo by Fred Bollaci Tramonti’s Rigatoni Montanaro This is a favorite pasta dish from Tramonti, a wonderful Italian (Neapolitan) restaurant on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, Florida. It is one of 100 top restaurants featured in my first book, “The … Continue reading →

Posted in Fred Bollaci on Dining | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Rigatoni Montanaro (With Mushrooms, Sausage, Tomato, Cognac, and Cream) from Tramonti in Delray Beach, Florida

Pasta “Scampi” with Ripe Tomatoes and Shrimp

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Fred Bollaci

Pasta “Scampi” with Ripe Tomatoes and Shrimp Serves 2-3 Ingredients 1/2 pound imported Italian pasta 1/2 pound Shrimp, peeled, deveined. 2 cups ripe cherry or grape tomatoes 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, additional for drizzle off the heat at … Continue reading →

Posted in Entrees, Fred Bollaci on Dining, Pastas and Sauces | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Pasta “Scampi” with Ripe Tomatoes and Shrimp

Penne Alla Vodka: A Glamorous, International Celebratory Pasta Dish, Cooking Tips and Variations

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Fred Bollaci

  Penne alla Vodka Serves 4-6   Ingredients: 1/2 yellow onion or equivalent amount of shallots, finely chopped Pinch red pepper flakes (to taste), optional 4 tablespoons unsalted butter *Optional 4 ounces diced pancetta or bacon (can also add sausage … Continue reading →

Posted in Fred Bollaci on Dining | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Penne Alla Vodka: A Glamorous, International Celebratory Pasta Dish, Cooking Tips and Variations