Roman first courses, or 'primi' in italian, are most often pasta or soup before the main dish.

Spaghetti alla gricia

Spaghetti alla gricia is the mother of the calssical roman pasta dishes. Any trattoria in Rome with respect for them self will have this one on their meny card.

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Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Is Spaghetti alla carbonara the most famous Italian kitchen creation worldwide, after the pizza and the lasagne? I’ve never met anyone that have never heard of it or don’t love it.

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Fettuccine Alfredo

Fettuccine Alfredo

Fettuccine Alfredo is a simple and tasty first course of Roman origin. It is the classic Butter and Parmesan Pasta made with egg fettuccine seasoned with a creamy emulsion of cheese and butter that creating an enveloping flavourful sauce almost

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Bucatini alla Amatriciana

Buccatini alla amatriciana originates from the town of Amatrice, in the Lazio province and has been adopted as a real roman classic. It can be found in almost any trattoria in Rome. It is one of the most famous Italian

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Cacio e pepe

Cacio e Pepe

A very typical Roman dish, loaded with Pecorino chese and pepper. Very few ingredients, and easy to make. Or maybe not that easy. Despite the few steps and ingredients, it takes a good and precise piece of work, to obtain

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