Of: Triangle Sons and Daughters of Italy (TSDOI)

Making: Penne Pasta in a Creamy Basil Ricotta Sauce with Peas. Want a pasta dish that’s creamy, filling, and absolutely delicious? Try some pasta with ricotta and peas. This easy-to-make pasta is made with whole milk ricotta, frozen peas, fresh basil, and parsley. Topped with toasted breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese for an extra bit of flavor, this pasta dish will be sure to please even the pickiest eater in your family. So get ready to watch Don Cimorelli make this yummy pasta dinner!

Don Cimorelli is a second-generation Italian American whose grandparents immigrated to the USA from the Campania & Molise regions of Italy. He grew up in a traditional Italian American home where classic Southern Italian cuisine was a staple ranging from pasta, vegetable, meat, and fish dishes. The typical weekly Sunday Dinner and endless courses of food on holidays were a trademark of his upbringing. Primarily inspired by his mom, Anna Cimorelli, his approach to cooking is best described as Italian American Family Style. Enter Don’s home and you will quickly learn that there is no such thing as cooking for one person or only for one meal. Preparing meals for family and friends is his passionate hobby along with sharing recipes and foodie photos. Don refers to himself as “The Family Style Italian Cook.” Don currently serves as President of the Triangle Sons & Daughters of Italy.

Photo by Voyage Raleigh. Read about Don in the. magazine at https://voyageraleigh.com/interview/conversations-with-don-cimorelli/