Nonna’s Pasta Winter 2024

we can add the following proteins to All pastas

7 oz Chicken breast $7 OR 5 Shrimp $10

chicken & shrimp can be prepared blackened or tuscan grilled

Be sure to offer freshly grated parmesan cheese

pasta information

We have ONE Gluten Free Pasta shape

Penne

If the guest wants Gluten Free Pasta it will come with Penne

However: We CANNOT alter the following recipes to Penne

Because these are made in house and stuffed

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Lobster Ravioli

Gnocchi

Agnolotti

Lasagna

pastas we make in house

(These CANNOT be gluten free)

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Lobster Ravioli

Gnocchi

Agnolotti

Dry PastaS are all imported from Italy

Ditalini (in Minestrone Soup)

Rigatoni

Orecchiette

Linguine

Spaghetti

Pappardelle

Gluten Free Pasta

nonna’s signature spaghetti & sunday sauce

Description:  meat balls, sausage, and short rib simmered in san marzano tomatoes , poured over spaghetti, served with garlic bread

Garnish: Pecorino Cheese and Chopped Parsley

Additional Information: 

Sunday Sauce ~ Consists of Short ribs, meatballs, and Italian sausage braised in marinara and red wine.

Spaghetti- Long, thin, solid, cylindrical pasta. It is a staple food of traditional Italian cuisine.

Fire Back Question: May I bring you any sharing plates?

Allergies: GLUTEN Garlic, Dairy ~ Other notable Items (Sunday Sauce has, meatballs, and Italian sausage braised in marinara and red wine.)

Station: Saute

Cook Time: 10  minutes

Table marking:  Share Plates if sharing

dont forget to offer fresh grated parm 

Nonna’s homemade lasagna

Description: Chopped short rib, Red sauce, Sunday Sauce, Ricotta, Mozzarella, fresh basil

Garnish: Dollop of Ricotta and Chiffonade Basil

Additional Information: There will be a Daily Countdown of this item on Daily Talking Points and in the computer please check daily!!!

Lasagna- Type of Pasta in the form of wide flat strips or ribbons.

Fire Back Question: May I bring you any sharing plates?

Allergies: Dairy, Gluten, Garlic, Tomato, Onion ~ Other Notable Items (Marinara has Crushed Red Pepper)

Station: Saute

Cook Time:  10 minutes

Table marking:  Share Plates if sharing

dont forget to offer fresh grated parm

Nonna’s gnocchi

Description: Gnocchi made with champagne heavy cream, pesto sauce butter, topped with grated pecorino

Garnish: Pecorino Cheese

Additional Information: 

Gnocchi- Potato dumplings of northeastern italian origin with with dozens of variations also can be made from Semolina Flour

Pesto Sauce~ Basil leaves, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, whole garlic cloves, salt & Pepper, zested lemon, olive oil

Fire Back Question: May I bring you any sharing plates?

Allergies: Dairy ~ Gluten ~ Citrus

Station:  Saute

Cook Time:  10 minutes

Table marking:  Share Plates if sharing

dont forget to offer fresh grated parm

lobster ravioli

Description: 5 Each Lobster Raviolis with Lobster cream sauce with a touch of white truffle

Garnish: Chives and Truffle Oil

Additional Information: 

Lobster Cream Sauce ~ is Lobster Veloute, Sherry Wine, Heavy Cream, & Butter

Ravioli- Ravioli are a type of pasta comprising a filling enveloped in thin pasta dough.  

Fire Back Question: May I bring you any sharing plates?

Allergies: Gluten, Shellfish, Dairy, Chives, Tomato Mushroom

Station: Saute

Cook Time:  10 minutes

Table marking:  Share Plates if sharing

dont forget to offer fresh grated parm

green pea & pancetta agnolotti

Description: Agnolotti pasta filled pea stuffing, sauteed with pancetta, with beurre monte, garnished with Pecorino Cheese Espelette and Chives

Garnish: Pecorino Cheese, Espelette, and Chives

Additional Information: 

Agnolotti ~ is a type of pasta typical of the Piedmont region of Italy made with small pieces of flattened pasta dough, folded over a filling of roasted meat or vegetables.

Pea Stuffing ~ Consists of Green Peas, Breadcrumbs, Mascarpone cheese, and Kosher Salt

Beurre Monte ~ Beurre Monte is the French term for butter emulsified in water. An emulsion is when two ingredients that usually don't mix, like oil and vinegar, are suspended together.

Espelette ~ chili pepper named after the town of “Basque” in France the pepper is usually ground down into a powder mild flavor.

Fire Back Question: May I bring you any sharing plates?

Allergies: Gluten, Pork, Dairy, Chives, Citrus,

Station:  Saute

Cook Time: 12  minutes

Table marking:  Share Plates if sharing

dont forget to offer fresh grated parm

linguine vongole

Description: 12 Clams & White Clam Sauce, Caramelized Lemon, minced garlic, Oregano Nonna’s garlic bread

Garnish: Chopped Parsley and Caramelized Lemon

Additional Information: 

Linguine- The name Linguine means “little tongues” in italian. Linguine is a Narrow Flat pasta.

Fire Back Question: May I bring you any sharing plates?

Allergies: Garlic, Gluten, Shellfish, Citrus, Dairy

Station: Saute

Cook Time:  8 minutes

Table marking:  Share Plates if sharing

dont forget to offer fresh grated parm

pappardelle porcini

Description: Roasted Wild mushroom blend, roasted garlic, creamy porcini sauce, butter, white truffle oil and fresh herbs (Chives, Parsley, Basil)

Garnish:  Truffle Oil, Pecorino Cheese and Herbs

Additional Information: 

Pappardelle- Large, very broad, flat pasta, similar to wide fettuccine, originating from the region of Tuscany

Fire Back Question: May I bring you any sharing plates?

Allergies: Gluten, Mushroom, Garlic, Dairy, Parsley, Chive, Basil

Station: Saute

Cook Time:  7-10 minutes

Table marking:  Share Plates if sharing

dont forget to offer fresh grated parm

sausage & broccoli rabe orecchiette

Description: Ground Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, Lemon Juice, Garlic, olive oil, Pecorino Cheese, crushed Red Pepper flakes

Garnish: Pecorino Cheese, Chopped Parsley, Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes

Additional Information: 

Orecchiette- Also known as Little Ears This small, round pasta is less than an inch across and concaves with a slight dome shape. The center is thinner than its rims, a characteristic that gives the pasta an interesting, variable texture: soft in the middle and somewhat chewier around the edges

Fire Back Question: May I bring you any sharing plates?

Allergies: Gluten, Dairy, Citrus, Parsley, Garlic ~ Other Notable items ~ PORK (Sausage)

Station: Saute

Cook Time:  8-10 minutes

Table marking:  Share Plates if sharing

dont forget to offer fresh grated parm

rigatoni a la vodka

Description: Rigatoni, marinara, heavy cream, vodka liquor, pecorino cheese, basil, salt pepper, butter

Garnish: Pecorino Cheese and Chiffonade Basil

Additional Information: 

Rigatoni- Rigatoni is a type of pasta originating in italy. They are larger than penne and ziti, and sometimes slightly curved. They are not as curved as elbow macaroni.

Fire Back Question: May I bring you any sharing plates?

Allergies: Gluten, Garlic, Dairy, Tomato, Onion ~

Station: Saute

Cook Time:  8-10 minutes

Table marking:  Share Plates if sharing

dont forget to offer fresh grated parm

Short Rib Ravioli

Description:  Short rib ravioli 6 ea. with a porcini bisque sauce, heavy cream, butter, grated pecorino cheese and chopped chives.

Garnish: Chopped Chives

Additional Information: 

Short Rib Ravioli filling ~ Ricotta, Basil Pesto, pulled shredded short rib

Fire Back Question: May I bring you any sharing plates?

Allergies: Gluten, Onion, Garlic, Egg Yolk, Dairy ~ Pesto sauce NUTS!!!! Pine Nuts in Pesto

Station: Saute

Cook Time: 8-10  minutes

Table marking:  Share Plates if sharing

dont forget to offer fresh grated parm

rigatoni amatriciana

Description: Rigatoni, marinara, pancetta pecorino cheese, basil, salt pepper, butter, calabrian peppers

Garnish: Pecorino Cheese and Chiffonade Basil

Additional Information: 

Rigatoni- Rigatoni is a type of pasta originating in italy. They are larger than penne and ziti, and sometimes slightly curved. They are not as curved as elbow macaroni.

Fire Back Question: May I bring you any sharing plates?

Allergies: Gluten, Garlic, Dairy, Tomato, Onion ~ Notable Item Pork

Station: Saute

Cook Time:  8-10 minutes

Table marking:  Share Plates if sharing

dont forget to offer fresh grated parm

fettuccine alfredo

Description: Fettuccine, cream, butter, parmesan, pecorino cheese, parsley

Garnish: Pecorino Cheese and Chopped Parsley

Additional Information: 

Fire Back Question: May I bring you any sharing plates?

Allergies: Gluten, Garlic, Dairy

Station: Saute

Cook Time:  8-10 minutes

Table marking:  Share Plates if sharing

dont forget to offer fresh grated parm