Recipes & Tips

Pasta, Vegetarian Sarah Terpstra Pasta, Vegetarian Sarah Terpstra

Pesto alla Trapanese

A traditional pairing of pasta to condimento hailing from the west Sicilian city of Trapani. Pesto doesn't have to refer to the basil-dominant Genovese style but can be any combination of ingredients pulverized with a mortar and pestle. This variation focuses primarily on tomato, basil, cheese and almonds, which makes for a savoury sweet harmony of flavours.

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Cacio e Pepe Pasta

"Cacio e pepe" is Italian for "cheese and pepper." This meal pleases a crowd despite its simplicity and pleases a cook because of its simplicity. Try our cacio e pepe compound butter to reduce the cooking time even more.

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Pasta, Vegetarian, Truffle Sarah Terpstra Pasta, Vegetarian, Truffle Sarah Terpstra

Truffle Alfredo Spaghettoni

Add a little luxury to your week with this truffle alfredo dish, but make it easy with Stefano Faita Alfredo Sauce. Stefano's Faita sauces were created by two experts in Italian cuisine who reside in Montreal. They're Alimentari approved, and you'll find a variety on our shelves. Check out their website for even more Italian recipes and pay us a visit to pick up everything you need.

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Truffle & Herb Pasta

This truffle & herb dish was born from a fridge cleanout, but that doesn't mean it's not delicious. Maybe you have these ingredients in your fridge already, or maybe you want to visit us to try this meal out. Either way, we highly recommend it.

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Crostini

Do you love bread and cheese? Have a few Alimentari jars in the fridge you're looking to use up? We thought your answers would be yes. Pick up a baguette and cheese spread and you're good to go!

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Artichoke & Mushroom Risotto

Risotto is an example of ultimate Italian savory decadence, bound only by the imagination. Here we've put together a simple but exceptionally flavourful variety using grilled artichokes, broth from our dried porcinis and the especially starchy carnaroli rice.

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Corn & Caper Cappellacci with Herb Butter

Simple ingredients and a quick cooking time make this meal a weekly staple. We offer fresh stuffed pasta daily, but a variety of options can be found in our freezer if the special isn't to your taste.

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Linguine with Clams

Elegant doesn't have to mean expensive and this dish proves it. Make it with any one of our dry linguine options, or try it out when our fresh linguine is in the window.

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