Pomodori Ripieni (Stuffed Tomatoes)

This is a classic Roman dish that was taught to my mother by a friend who’s Roman mother made it often. On my recent trip to Rome, the cab driver and I chatted about his methods for making this meal while he transported my husband and I to our residence for the week – such…

Polpette al sugo (meatballs in tomato sauce)

These are wonderfully hearty meatballs (known as ‘polpette’ in Italian) that can be eaten all on their own (perhaps with some boiled potatoes) or with pasta as a decadent main dish. The tomato sauce is a classic, simple sauce, using mostly onion, and is a great sauce on its own as well. Ingredients for the…