Where to Eat the Best Pasta in, Bologna According to the Bolognese

Bologna, known as the gastronomic capital of Italy, is the heart of traditional Italian pasta. Famous for its tagliatelle al ragù, tortellini in brodo, and many other pasta delicacies, the city offers a culinary journey that reflects the history and culture of the Emilia-Romagna region. But where do the locals—the Bolognese—go when they want to indulge in the best pasta the city has to offer? In this article, we explore some of the top spots in Bologna that are highly recommended by locals in 2024. 1. Trattoria Anna Maria Located at Via delle Belle Arti, 17/A, Trattoria Anna Maria is a true institution of Bolognese cuisine. For over 30 years, this trattoria has been serving some of the best tortellini in brodo and tagliatelle al ragù in the city. Anna Maria herself oversees the kitchen, ensuring that the recipes handed down through generations are meticulously followed. The pasta is handmade daily, with the thin sheets of dough being expertly rolled by sfogline, traditional pasta maker......

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Cooking up a storm with Simply Cook

*Written in collaboration with Simply Cook    Cooking is something that I really enjoy and I cook the majority of my meals from scratch but there are times when I just fall flat with new ideas and inspiration for family-friendly meals to try out and our weekly meals can end up getting a little repetitive. Now that we are back in local lockdown where I live and I want to do more than just bake loads of banana bread , I feel it's the best time to shake things up and be more creative in the kitchen in a stress-free way and hopefully bring more joy into our lives with good food. This is where Simply Cook comes in, and unlike other meal boxes, this recipe box is very budget-friendly (your first box starting at £3) and contains four easy-to-follow recipes with nonperishable herbs, spices, pastes, oils, garnishes and rubs that you won't find in a supermarket. I have to say I didn't know what to expect or if the recipes would be realistic and doable for a busy family as......

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Perfect Pasta

When your busy with a toddler all day, running around and trying to keep on top of things it's nice to have one or two things in the fridge that are fast and easy to make and go down well with the rest of the family and I think we have found it in the form of the Giovanni Rana simply italian fresh-filled ravioli. When they asked for us to do a review I was really excited and I always seer pasta as a treat and something we like to have once a week. I cook everyday and make most things from scratch but it's lovely having something even John can cook perfectly and it literally takes a few minutes. The mushroom and ricotta cheese pasta was divine and we decided to add some Pesto for an extra dimension while John added some cheese on top. Even Mr A thought they were very yummy and it was a great change from my normal Mushroom and Tomato Penne. Overall two thumbs up - simple and quick but feels like having a meal out, something a bit special and fairly healthy as well......

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