Vincenzo's Plate

19/08/2025

Pasta alla Luciana, originates in Naples, combining tender baby octopus with capers and black olives. The salty flavours of the ocean mixed with sweet tomatoes and the crunch of olives will take you on a trip to the Mediterranean.

After tasting this dish in Naples myself recently I couldn’t get over the flavors given so few ingredients were used. Bring the smell of the ocean home and have some sourdough bread handy to scoop up all that rich sugo – alla scarpetta!

Pasta alla Luciana, made with baby octopus and tomato sauce is bold, rich and tender. It brings Mediterranean flavours onto your palette

18/08/2025

Slow-Cooked Lamb Shanks... fall-off-the-bone perfection 🐑😍
Tender, juicy, and packed with flavour… these lamb shanks simmer slowly in a rich tomato sauce with fragrant herbs until the meat is so soft it practically melts. This isn’t just dinner—it’s comfort food at its finest.

Don’t be put off by the cooking time—there’s very little work to do. All you need is patience, quality ingredients, and a big appetite. Every bite will remind you why this dish is my 1-year-old son Sebastian’s absolute favourite. ❤️

👉 Try it at home: https://www.vincenzosplate.com/slow-cooked-lamb-shanks/

18/08/2025

PASTA ALLA NORCINA 😍🍝
This is the finest combination of quality ingredients that come together to dance on your plate. The hero of this dish can be no other than the sausage cooked in a cream-based sauce created using ricotta and given an extra kick with white wine and truffle.
💯 RECIPE: https://www.vincenzosplate.com/recipe.../pasta-alla-norcina/

18/08/2025

Take a trip to Tuscany with this authentic chicken cacciatore recipe. This classic Tuscan dish is cooked nice and slow, so you’ll have moist chicken at the end that will practically fall off the bone.

It’s covered in a simple yet wholesome tomato sauce made from passata, red wine, vegetables, and fresh herbs. The sauce is so good; you’ll be scooping up any extra with fresh crusty bread and definitely going back for seconds.

Chicken Cacciatore is a classic Tuscan dish that is cooked nice and slow. It is covered in a simple yet wholesome ingredients!

17/08/2025

10-Minute Ricotta Gnocchi 😍
Forget store-bought—once you try these soft, pillowy gnocchi, you’ll never go back! Made with just ricotta, flour, egg, and pecorino, this foolproof recipe comes together in only 10 minutes.
Tossed in a fragrant lemon-mint butter sauce, each bite is light, fresh, and full of flavour. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or to impress guests without breaking a sweat.

👉 Try them here: https://www.vincenzosplate.com/ricotta-gnocchi/

17/08/2025

PASTA ALLA GRICIA 🍝❤️
One of the oldest pasta dishes in Roman history! It uses pecorino romano and guanciale to create a mouthwatering flavor. On my recent travels to Rome, I learnt the right way to create this simple yet scrumptious dish!
💯 RECIPE: https://www.vincenzosplate.com/pasta-alla-gricia-recipe/

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17/08/2025

Tomato sauce is an essential component of any great pizza, and getting it right can make all the difference in creating a delicious and mouth-watering pizza. While it may seem simple, creating the perfect sauce requires a few essential steps, and neglecting any of these steps can result in a lacklustre and unsatisfying experience.

Tomato sauce for pizza couldn’t be simpler – but the few steps required to get it right are all a MUST! Have fun making this pizza sauce.

16/08/2025

Panna Cotta 🇮🇹 This creamy, dreamy classic is actually one of the easiest Italian desserts to master—and it’s perfect for both dinner parties and those moments when you just want to treat yourself (no judgment here).

❤️ Get the full recipe here: https://www.vincenzosplate.com/easy-panna-cotta-recipe/

16/08/2025

Ever wondered how lunch looks around Europe? 🇮🇹🇪🇸🇫🇷🇬🇷
From a multi-course Italian pranzo (with time for dolci and a splash of limoncello!) to Spain’s legendary sobremesa, every country does it their own delicious way.

💯 Find all my recipes here: https://www.vincenzosplate.com/

15/08/2025

Saffron Risotto... the Golden Star of Milano!
Rich, creamy, and kissed with the magic of saffron… this Risotto Milanese is a true Italian icon 🇮🇹 Using carnaroli rice, silky butter, white wine, and the golden threads of precious saffron, every spoonful is pure luxury.

It might look like a restaurant showstopper, but trust me—it’s easier than you think. Follow my step-by-step and bring a little taste of Milano straight to your kitchen.

👉 Get the recipe here: https://www.vincenzosplate.com/saffron-risotto/

15/08/2025

How to Make Cherry Tomato Pasta (Creamy, No Cream! 🍅)
This cherry tomato pasta is the ultimate weeknight hero—fresh, juicy tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a spoonful of mascarpone make it unbelievably creamy (no cream needed!).
It’s a simple twist on classic Neapolitan pasta, and the secret touch? A generous sprinkle of pecorino to make those flavors sing!

Ready for a plate of pure Italian sunshine?
👉 Get the recipe: https://www.vincenzosplate.com/cherry-tomato-pasta/