Tag Archives: spaghetti

Spaghettis à l’ail et huile d’olive

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Meg

Did Marco Polo really introduce spaghetti to Italy when he returned from China in 1295? Apparently not. This ancient food — noodles, in one form or another — existed in China for millennia before the intrepid Italian adventurer arrived there, … Continue reading →

Posted in 9. Pasta, Rice, Grains | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Spaghettis aux coques

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Meg

This is the French version of pasta alle vongole, the Italian dish that tastes so seductively of the sea. It is made with cockles, which are abundant along the shores of northern France and England, among other places. If they … Continue reading →

Posted in 5. Fish and Shellfish, 9. Pasta, Rice, Grains | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment