Francesca Loomis
Pasta con Tonno e Pomodorini
This pasta dish with tonno (tuna) and pomodorini (tomatoes) is a super simple, high-protein meal that reminds me of summers in Italy....
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Francesca Loomis
May 2, 20222 min read
Carbonara with Spring Ramps
Carbonara, one of my favorite pasta dishes from Rome! It’s like having breakfast for dinner… with pasta. What could be better? This...
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Francesca Loomis
Feb 17, 20212 min read
"Viral" Baked Feta Pasta
Have you seen the viral TikTok baked feta pasta yet? When I saw it, I just had to jump on the trend for a few reasons: I love quick and...
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Francesca Loomis
Oct 20, 20203 min read
Homemade Egg Yolk Pasta with Lemon Butter Sauce
How do you make homemade pasta? There are so many recipes out there - some require eggs, and some don't - but it really doesn't matter...
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Giacopo Antani
Apr 29, 20205 min read
Pasta Fresca & Sugo Finto
Nonna’s Sugo Finto Sugo Finto was the tomato-based sauce that my nonna prepared during the week, back in the days. My nonna, my dad's...
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Francesca Loomis
Apr 22, 20203 min read
Homemade Potato Gnocchi
Technically an Italian pasta, gnocchi are made from cooked mashed potatoes, flour and eggs. There are many varieties of gnocchi that you...
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Francesca Loomis
Nov 8, 20191 min read
Oyster Mushroom and Spinach Orecchiette
There are two kinds of people: those that love and those that hate mushrooms. I happen to be one that loves them. Oyster mushrooms come...
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Francesca Loomis
Oct 25, 20191 min read
Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Veggies
I love a recipe that requires little prep, tastes good, and is ready in less than 30 minutes for busy weeknights, don't you? I found this...
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Francesca Loomis
Jun 4, 20192 min read
Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
One of my favorite recipes so far from a health and fitness program I signed up for is this Roasted Red Pepper Pasta. Not only is it...
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Francesca Loomis
Oct 11, 20182 min read
THE BEST Baked Mac and Cheese
This is THE BEST mac and cheese you will ever have. And before you take my word for it, know that it won #1 overall in a friendly mac and...
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Francesca Loomis
Apr 1, 20182 min read
Pasta with Goat Cheese, Chicken and Veggies
Mmmm.... goat cheese! Its become one of my new favorite cheese to use while cooking because it's lower in fat, calories and cholesterol...
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Francesca Loomis
Apr 8, 20171 min read
Baked Chicken Thigh with Gnocchi and Broccolini
I love easy dinners that are both healthy and delicious, which is funny because this recipe comes from a website called Healthy...
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Francesca Loomis
Mar 26, 20172 min read
Guilt-Free Baked Vegetable Mac & Cheese
Mac & cheese that's healthy and satisfying? Yes, it exists. This mac and cheese has such a light and creamy texture due to the goat...
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Francesca Loomis
Jan 25, 20172 min read
Cajun Chicken Pasta
This recipe is courtesy of my (ex) boyfriend. While some Italians may cringe at combining pasta with chicken, I don't care, it was good,...
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Francesca L.
Nov 1, 20162 min read
Roasted Veggie Cacio e Pepe
Butternut squash has changed my life. I took one bite of this dish and I immediately fell in love, so I had to share. Cacio e pepe may...
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Francesca Loomis
Sep 2, 20162 min read
Gnocchi with Sausage (or Veggies), Spinach and Cheese
Picture this: It's a weeknight. You're tired and hungry and have no desire to stand over a stove for an hour to make dinner then clean,...
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Francesca Loomis
Aug 14, 20162 min read
Greek-Inspired Orzo Salad
This is a great summer meal, and a perfect way to get rid of some of your veggies in the fridge. I adapted the recipe to what I had in...
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Francesca Loomis
Jul 9, 20162 min read
Gnocchi with Sage Butter
When I'm in the mood for a satisfying dinner recipe, I always go to gnocchi. I decided to deviate from the usual sauce and mozzarella...
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Francesca L.
May 13, 20161 min read
Not authentic Cacio e Pepe
Disclaimer: this recipe is not an authentic cacio e pepe. How did I know this wasn't authentic? Well, the biggest indicator was the...
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