Tag Archives: pasta

Fr. Z’s Kitchen: “Happy Birthday Rome!” Edition

Posted on 21 April 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

My Vatican Curia calendar confirmed this morning …

… that today is the Birthday of Rome…

… the 2765th Birthday.
This august anniversary called for a Roman supper.
In consultation with the great Roman Fabrizio I decided to make Bucatini alla gricia.  Gricia is … Continue reading →

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Of gratitude, pasta, optimism, and final huzzays

Posted on 4 May 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The UPS truck – a happy sight – just deposited a package sent by an esteemed reader, MMK, who spotted Rigatoncini by Rustichella on my wishlist.

This is a good brand.  The pasta isn’t merely a platform for the preparation, you … Continue reading →

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Tonight’s irony packed supper

Posted on 24 September 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

It being an Ember Friday I ate rather little today, and I am avoiding meat.
So, I thought to prime myself for a workout tonight with some pasta and things from the garden.
I picked a mess of these little bitty tomatoes.

What … Continue reading →

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