Il ragù di cortile aka the backyard ragù. Rabbit, pork belly, and lard, simmered low and slow with sage, rosemary, garlic, and a splash of white wine. Served, of course, with homemade pasta. Flavors of home. Flavors for the soul. ✨🍝🇮🇹 | Luca Manfé

Ragù—the classic Italian meat sauce—was born from a dish prepared especially for the Cardinal of Imola sometime between 1785 and 1800. The cardinal later became Pope Pio VII, while his chef, Alberto Alvisi, found fame as the first person known to serve ragù with pasta (and record the recipe for posterity)! Panna Cooking's version braises pork ribs in tomatoes for low-effort, high-reward results: bit.ly/make-this-ragu | HISTORY

🍝 Sunday Sauce or Gravy? Let’s talk History! 🤔 drop me a comment below— what do you call it? Happy Sunday! Today, let’s explore the world of Sunday sauce, or as some Italian Americans call it, “gravy.” 🍅🍝 Discover the origins and controversy behind this term! 🇮🇹💥 Sunday sauce is a slow-cooked tomato-based sauce with garlic, onions, herbs, and meats like sausage and meatballs. It’s a staple in Italian American households. 🍅❤️ Now, let’s talk about the term “gravy.” Some Italian Americans