April 3, 2023
Easter is a very important holiday in Italy, and like most Italian holidays it revolves around both the church and holiday food specialties. Easter in Italy is a Christian based holiday, which begins on Palm Sunday, and culminates the following week on Easter Sunday. Easter Monday also known as Pasquetta, or Little Easter, is also celebrated with family which brings the Easter season to an end. On Easter Monday, often Easter leftovers are enjoyed in a more informal setting, or everyone heads outside to enjoy the spring warmth and picnics with family and friends. Here are a few Italian recipes that would be perfect for your Easter celebrations. Some recipes are traditional Easter recipes, while others showcase seasonal ingredients for spring. Either click on the image in the slideshow, or on the links below to see the complete recipes.
First Course
Pasta With Asparagus Cream Sauce
Creamy Risotto With Wild Asparagus
Shepherd’s Pasta With Ricotta & Sausage
Torta di Erbe – Country Egg & Greens Tart
Risotto With Spring Peas, Ham & Fontina
Spring Farro Salad With Fennel
Mini Frittata with Spinach, Sun-dried Tomatoes & Goat Cheese
Breads & Tarts
Casatiello – Neapolitan Easter Bread
Main Course
Pancetta Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Rolls
Roast Chicken With Lemon, Garlic & Rosemary
Pork Tenderloin In Garlic Sauce
Slow Roasted Salmon With Caramelized Tomatoes
Sides
Asparagus With Quick Hollandaise
Mixed Green & Wax Beans With Onions & Peppers
Golden Braised Artichokes With Garlic & Mint
Roasted Baby Carrots With Orange & Honey
Creamy Scalloped Potatoes With Artichokes
Raw Cauliflower Salad With Radicchio, Pistachios, & Golden Raisins
Desserts
Buon Appetito!
Deborah Mele
IL PRIMO ECOMMERCE SPECIALIZZATO IN DELIZIE AL TARTUFO E CAVIALE – CAVIAREAT.COM