Penne with octopus ragu & lemon roll cake
2022 Italy
This episode highlights a unique combination of Penne with Octopus Ragu, where Sonia demonstrates how to slow-cook octopus to create a rich, flavorful sauce that perfectly coats the pasta. She then turns to something sweet with a Lemon Roll Cake, a fluffy, zesty dessert filled with a light lemon cream, making for a refreshing finish.
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Sonia Peronaci
Sonia Peronaci
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Marco Capedri
Marco Capedri
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