Recipe

Today Nonna is sharing one of her favorite comfort dishes from Sicily: lentils with pastina (or orzo). It’s a simple, hearty recipe that warms you from the inside out — the kind of meal that makes you feel at home, no matter where you are. Using just fresh vegetables...

In our family, food has always been more than something to eat—it’s how we stay connected to our Sicilian roots. Sundays at Nonna’s house are filled with the clatter of pots and pans, and the rich aroma of Papa Vince extra virgin olive oil drifting through the kitchen. ...

Pizza in our family has never been just dinner—it’s a tradition passed down through generations. This einkorn pizza recipe is the same one Nonna made for us every week, simple and honest, yet rich with the flavors of Sicily. With a golden, nutty...

A cozy bowl of pastina is the ultimate Italian comfort food—and this one-pot version brings a rich, savory twist with a base of soffritto, tomato sauce, and broth. Made with Papa Vince’s organic, ancient grain khorasan pastina from Sicily, it’s nourish...

☀️ A Taste of Sicilian Summer ☀️ This light and refreshing pastina salad is everything we love about summer in Italy—juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, fragra...

This cozy, flavorful bowl of Navy Beans with Pastina was created by one of our amazing customers, Linda, using Papa Vince staples like our Tomato Sauce and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Inspired by our new Khorasan Orzo Pastina, she crafted this comforting recipe from scratch—and...

Welcome back to the world of Papa Vince! Today, we're diving into a warm and comforting dish: Onion Soup, made extra special with the robust flavor of Papa Vince Extra Virgin Olive Oil. This simple, hearty soup brings both flavor and nourishment, with its r...

Pasta Aglio e Olio is a quintessential Italian dish that hails from the heart of Naples, in the Campania region of southern Italy. This area is renowned for its rich culinary traditions that emphasize simple, fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Known as a classic "cu...

As you may already know, Papa Vince is the ONLY producer in the world offering stone-ground ancient grain pasta. This means you're getting the most nutrient-dense, flavor-packed pasta on the planet, straight from Sicily to your kitchen. Read more

For generations, Italian nonnas have been using a clever trick to make their tomato sauces more digestive-friendly: adding carrots and celery! These humble veggies work wonders in reducing the acidity of tomato sauce, making it gentler on your stomach.