Francesco Mattana
8 recipes converted from their YouTube cooking videos.
Pasta e Fagioli - Pasta and Bean Soup
A comforting, healthy Italian-inspired pasta dish where a rich tomato‑bean sauce is blended to silky perfection and the pasta cooks directly in the sauce, releasing starch for extra creaminess. Finished with a drizzle of extra‑virgin olive oil, this meal is perfect for chilly days.
Traditional Ragù alla Bolognese Recipe
A traditional Italian ragù made with pancetta, ground beef and pork, simmered for hours with tomatoes, wine, and aromatics. Perfect for tagliatelle, lasagna, or any pasta dish that needs a rich, meaty sauce.
Uova in Purgatorio - Eggs in Tomato Sauce
A rustic Italian comfort dish of poached eggs nestled in a spicy tomato sauce, finished with Parmesan and fresh basil, served with toasted crusty bread. Inspired by the traditional "Uova in Purgatorio" and demonstrated by Francesco Mattana.
Spaghetti Al Pomodoro - Spaghetti With Tomato
A classic Italian spaghetti al pomodoro featuring high‑quality olive oil, fragrant garlic, ripe tomatoes, fresh basil and a finish of grated Parmigiano‑Reggiano. Simple, quick, and bursting with summer flavors – the perfect everyday pasta dish.
Tomato Bruschetta
A fresh summer appetizer featuring a mix of San Marzano, Vizuvio, and yellow D'aino tomatoes tossed with basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, and salt, served on hot, garlic‑rubbed sourdough toast.
How To Make Fresh Egg Pasta Dough
Learn how to make classic fresh egg pasta dough from scratch using just flour and eggs. Follow Francesco Mattana's step‑by‑step technique for mixing, kneading, and resting the dough to achieve a smooth, tacky texture perfect for rolling into tagliatelle, fettuccine, or any shape you desire.
Spaghetti alla Carrettiera - Sicilian Spaghetti
A quick, flavorful Sicilian-inspired pasta featuring sun‑dried tomatoes, crunchy breadcrumbs, fresh parsley, salty sardines and a generous sprinkle of Pecorino Romano. Perfect for a weeknight dinner that feels like a seaside trattoria.
How To Make 5 Pasta Shapes By Hand
Learn how to make five different fresh pasta shapes—Ora, New Kitty, Fivo, Olive Leaves, Kazera, and Fuzil Feretto—using only basic kitchen tools. No pasta machine required! This step‑by‑step guide covers dough preparation, shaping techniques, cooking, and serving suggestions.