Once we had everything chopped and ground, then browned and simmered on the stove (for five to seven hours!), We rolled and cut the tagliatelle by hand – leaving the pasta machine in the cupboard, like Funke’s evangelized.

Ask any home cook, and they’ll probably tell you that one of the most-reached-for items in their pantry is a can of tomatoes. These tomatoes are the base for tons of sauces, soups, and stews, and help dinner come together a whole lot faster. It’s not just home cooks who rely on this essential ingredient, though — professional chefs do, too. Of course, visit any grocery store and you’ll find countless options to choose from. To help narrow things down, we asked some expert chefs to share their go-to brands, both in their restaurants and at home.

Inspired by traditional French ratatouille, this eye-catching pizza is by far the best way to make use of your summer garden haul.

The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce (IACC), institutional partner Saint Joseph’s University (SJU) and IACC member Pomì are pleased to announce the launch of a new strategic partnership aimed at helping Italian food and beverage companies to develop new marketing and branding strategies for the American market. 

Check out Milla's dish! This meal is POW! It kinda looks like Pad Thai, but it’s not! 

The eggplant is native to southern India, called "aubergine" in France and found most commonly in its plump purple Italian form (or in its slender Japanese form, a good substitute), which we've used here to create a hearty and super-chunky tomato sauce.

Why buy jarred Sauce when you can make your own spaghetti sauce at home using simple ingredients?

Imagine this: rich, bright tomato sauce infused with buttery olive oil, fresh garlic, and tons of crushed red pepper flakes.

These ribs double down on porky goodness because they get the bonus treatment of using their own juices in the basting sauce.” — Chef Stuart Brioza Pork Ribs Glazed in Their Own Juices CHEF STUART BRIOZAState Bird Provisions, San Francisco Ingredients 2 equal-size racks pork spareribs