Casarea, Italy has been a highlight of the Italian adventure thus far. The Rea’s had a wonderful time last weekend in Casarea, a neighborhood of Casalnuovo di Napoli about 20 minutes east of Naples and in the shadow of Mount Vesuvias. The Rea Family and Casarea Casarea is the birthplace of Chef’s paternal grandfather. It […]
As the Italian adventure continues, Chef Tony and family are staying at an agriturismo, Il Selvatico, in Poggi del Sasso, a hilltop town near Grosetto in the Maremma region of Tuscany. The owner of Il Selvatico, Guilin, restored and expanded his grandfather’s original farmhouse by himself over a 6-7 year period. It’s quite extensive and […]
Chef Tony and his family are about to embark on an Italian adventure of pasta, pizza, and family! The adventure begins after completing two catering events today. We’re not sure when he had time to pack! Chef Tony, Susan, and their young children, Nicolas (Nicky) and Lilianna (Lily); adult son, Anthony, fiancé’ Alisha, and their […]
We receive a lot of requests for meatless meals. We think you’ll enjoy Chef’s Cheese Cannelloni recipe. Serve with a Caesar salad or mixed greens and you have a delicious meatless meal. Cheese Cannelloni Serves 4-6 3 each PASTA REA Spinach Lasagna Sheets – 6.5” x 8.5” 3 each PASTA REA Egg Lasagna Sheets – […]
Spinach tagliatelle with hot smoked salmon, tomatoes, and lemon cream is a quick and delicious meal. The contrast of the green pasta with the red tomato creates a pleasant looking dish. We are pleased to offer this recipe from Chef Tony. If you are not a fan of smoked salmon, you may eliminate it or […]
Enjoy this delicious meatless pasta recipe utilizing fresh Pasta Rea gemelli. (derived from the Italian word for “twins”) Other small pasta shapes such as cavatappi may be substituted for gemelli. Be sure to not over-cook the fresh pasta! Crisp Brussels Sprout & Cremini Mushroom Gemelli Serves 2 12 each Brussels sprouts 2.5 tablespoons EVOO […]
Gigli Pasta, Cremini Mushrooms & Lemon Mascarpone 1 gallon purified water 1 tbsp. + ¼ tsp sea salt 2.5 tbsp. mascarpone 2 oz. heavy cream 1 Lemon, zest then juice and hold to the side 1 oz. olive oil 6oz. cremini mushrooms, sliced thin 1 tsp fine minced garlic 1 tsp fine minced shallots ¼ […]
A simple, traditional olive oil and garlic bucatini for the hot summer months! Sea Salt 1 pound PASTA REA bucatini 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 cloves whole garlic 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ¼ cup rough-chopped Italian parsley 4 ounces of grated parmesan cheese Cracked pepper (optional) Instructions […]
Phoenix Uptown Farmers Market gives a warm welcome to Chef Tony Rea & Pasta Rea over on the Phoenix Uptown Farmers Market Blog to welcome us as one of their newest Saturday Phoenix Uptown Farmers Market vendors!