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Everybody Loves Pasta: Celebrate National Pasta Month at Via Vai
October 14, 2024, 6:07.38 pm ET

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With National Pasta Month in full swing and National Pasta Day just around the corner on Thursday, October 17, there’s no better time to indulge in some soul-warming bowls of pasta. At Via Vai in Astoria, Queens, Chef Antonio Morichini offers a masterclass in pasta-making, crafting dishes that are deeply rooted in Italian tradition. Here are some varieties to choose from:

Not to be missed are Roman classics like Mezzi Paccheri Alla Gricia with guanciale, onion, black pepper, and pecorino romano cheese; satisfying tomato-based Bucatini All’Amatriciana and creamy Spaghetti Carbonara. Via Vai also offers expertly crafted house-made fresh pastas like Pappardelle Con Agnello with lamb ragu, Tagliatelle Al Branzino with black olives, capers, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil, black-ink Tagliolini Al Nero Con Gamberi with shrimp, asparagus, mint, and pecorino romano, and Fettuccine Bolognese. Plus, don’t miss the seasonal Pumpkin Gnocchi with sage, speck, parmigiano reggiano, crumbled walnuts, and amaretti cookies, perfect for fall.

Whether you're a fan of the classics or looking to explore more inventive flavors, Via Vai is the place to be wiht dishes that will transport you straight to Italy.

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