Meat First Courses

A rustic, comforting Sicilian pasta dish where onions, potatoes and peas gently melt into a silky sauce – a true taste of Palermo’s home cooking.

Discover the irresistible charm of Catania’s ‘pasta cinque buchi’, a rare and theatrical pasta shape that captures a rich, velvety meat ragù brimming with Sicilian flavour.

Tender slices of aubergine wrapped around a hearty Sicilian beef-and-pork ragù with peas - a warm, rustic bake that brings a taste of the Mediterranean to your kitchen.

Tender beef simmered in a fragrant tomato and oregano sauce - a simple, homely Sicilian dish bursting with honest flavour.

Discover Pasta with Ricotta and Sausage: a quick and flavorful Sicilian recipe with an irresistible taste!

Tender roast rabbit infused with aromatic herbs, juniper and white wine - a rustic yet elegant Sicilian classic perfect for any season.

A vibrant Sicilian pasta dish where fresh asparagus meets fragrant fennel sausage - a simple, flavour-packed celebration of spring.

Indulgent, comforting and beautifully aromatic, these Sicilian meat cannelloni bring the warmth of island cooking to your table.

Whip up these gnocchi with porcini mushrooms and sausage for a hearty, aromatic dish that's just perfect for a Sunday lunch with a Sicilian twist!

Delve into the authentic Sicilian ragù potato gateau, affectionately known in Palermo as 'grattò di patati' – a hearty, indulgent treat steeped in tradition.

Delve into the authentic recipe for Lasagne Cacate, a sumptuous meat-based first course from the Modica and Palermo traditions, crafted for celebrations with a hearty ragù and velvety ricotta.

Discover these comforting ricotta-filled cassatelle served in a fragrant meat broth - a traditional Sicilian dish rich in history and homely flavour.

Discover how to prepare these flavourful tuma-filled cassatelle served in a warming chicken broth - a heartfelt Sicilian classic packed with character.

Master the art of making impanata with lolli, a delightful Sicilian speciality steeped in tradition and perfect for Christmas Eve.

Tender lamb simmered with potatoes, herbs and wine - a soulful Sicilian dish perfect for Easter or any special gathering.

Discover how to make baked Anelletti, a beloved Palermo dish filled with rich ragù, fried aubergines and Sicilian cheeses.

A comforting, rustic Sicilian dish that brings together creamy chickpea polenta and the bold, traditional flavours of Palermo’s famous frittola.

A rustic Sicilian pie of slow-cooked lamb wrapped in soft bread dough - rich, aromatic and steeped in the flavours of eastern Sicily.