Pasta Codex

Brief posts about recipes from Vincenzo Buonassisi's Pasta Codex.

The original Pasta Codex was published in 1973, with an English edition published in the US in 2020. It aims to collect a variety of pasta recipes for everyday use.

The book is divided into chapters, with a progression both within each chapter and from one chapter to the next.

The aim of this page is to document (with short commentary) the recipes contained in the book.

The Rules

  • Recipes will (broadly speaking) be attempted in order.
  • Recipes may be skipped due to lack of ingredient availability or confusion
  • Recipes may sparingly be skipped for reasons of taste (I have no plans to eat brain)
  • Recipes should be photographed where possible

Challenges

As mentioned in the translator’s note, the books is to some extent a product of it’s time and place (1970s Italy). Furthermore, the translation is into US English. This means (as a Brit) there are sometimes difficulties sourcing ingredients, or even, in some cases, figuring out what the ingredients are.

The Recipes

Pasta with Vegetables

Photo Recipe Number Italian Title English Title
Photo of Spaghetti or Vermicelli with Garlic and Oil 1 Spaghetti o Vermicelli Aglio e Olio, a Crudo Spaghetti or Vermicelli with Garlic and Oil
Photo of Conchigliette or Lumachine Pasta Salad 2 Conchigliette o Lumachine in Insalata Conchigliette or Lumachine Pasta Salad
Photo of Conchigliette or Lumachine with Oil and Lemon Juice 3 Conchigliette o Lumachine, Olio e Limone Conchigliette or Lumachine with Oil and Lemon Juice
4 Spaghetti dell'Orto Ligure Ligurian Spaghetti with Fresh Herbs
Photo of Spaghetti or Vermicelli with Tomatoes, Oil, and Lemon Juice 5 Spaghetti o Vermicelli, Olio, Limone e Pomodoro, a Crudo Spaghetti or Vermicelli with Tomatoes, Oil, and Lemon Juice
Photo of Spaghetti or Vermicelli with Uncooked Sauce I 6 Spaghetti o Vermicelli con Salsa a Crudo – I Ricetta Spaghetti or Vermicelli with Uncooked Sauce I
Photo of Spaghetti or Vermicelli with Uncooked Sauce II 7 Spaghetti o Vermicelli con Salsa a Crudo – II Ricetta Spaghetti or Vermicelli with Uncooked Sauce II
Photo of Spaghetti or Vermicelli with Uncooked Sauce III 8 Spaghetti o Vermicelli con Salsa a Crudo – III Ricetta Spaghetti or Vermicelli with Uncooked Sauce III
Photo of Spaghetti with Uncooked Blender Tomato Sauce 9 Spaghetti con Salsa a Crudo, alla Alberini Spaghetti with Uncooked Blender Tomato Sauce
Photo of Spaghettini with Garlic and Tomato 10 Spaghettini al Pesto del Sud Spaghettini with Garlic and Tomato
Photo of Spaghetti or Vermicelli with Garlic, Oil, and Parsley 11 Spaghetti o Vermicelli Aglio e Olio Spaghetti or Vermicelli with Garlic, Oil, and Parsley
Photo of Spaghetti, Vermicelli or Trenette with Garlic, Oil, and Hot Pepper 12 Spaghetti o Vermicelli o Trenette Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino Spaghetti, Vermicelli or Trenette with Garlic, Oil, and Hot Pepper
13 Pasta con I Peperoni Secchi Pasta with Sundried Peppers
Photo of Spaghetti or Vermicelli with Breadcrumbs 14 Spaghetti o Vermicelli con la Mollica Spaghetti or Vermicelli with Breadcrumbs
Photo of Pasta with Oil and Onion 15 Pasta, Olio e Cipolla Pasta with Oil and Onion
Photo of Vermicelli or Spaghetti with Tomatoes, Neapolitan Style 16 Vermicello o Spaghetti "Al Due" e "Al Tre" Vermicelli or Spaghetti with Tomatoes, Neapolitan Style
Photo of Sorrento-style Vermicelli or Bucatini with Tomatoes and Lemon Juice 17 Vermicelli o Bucatini alla Sorrentina Sorrento-style Vermicelli or Bucatini with Tomatoes and Lemon Juice
Photo of Vermicelli with winter tomatoes 18 Vermicelli al Pomodorini d'Inverno Vermicelli with winter tomatoes
Photo of Spaghetti, Vermicelli, Bucatini or Linguine with Tomato and Basil 19 Spaghetti o Vermicelli, Bucatini, Linguine con Salsa di Pomodoro al Basilico Spaghetti, Vermicelli, Bucatini or Linguine with Tomato and Basil
Photo of Spaghetti, Vermicelli, Bucatini or Linguine with Tomatoes and Thyme 20 Spaghetti, Vermicelli, Bucatini, Linguine con Salsa di Pomodoro al Tino Spaghetti, Vermicelli, Bucatini or Linguine with Tomatoes and Thyme
Photo of Spaghetti, Vermicelli, Bucatini or Linguine with Hot Pepper and Tomato 21 Spaghetti o Vermicelli, Bucatini, Linguine con Salsa di Pomodoro e Peperoncino Spaghetti, Vermicelli, Bucatini or Linguine with Hot Pepper and Tomato
Photo of Spaghetti with Bay Leaves 22 Spaghetti all'Alloro Spaghetti with Bay Leaves
Photo of Terni-style Ciriole or Stringozzi Pasta 23 Ciriole (Stringozzi) alla Ternana Terni-style Ciriole or Stringozzi Pasta
Photo of Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Garlic 24 Spaghetti alla Pizzaiola Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Garlic
Photo of Spaghetti, Vermicelli, Bucatini, or Linguine, with Garlic and Tomato 25 Spaghetti o Vermicelli, Bucatini, Linguine, con Salsa di Pomodoro all'Aglio Spaghetti, Vermicelli, Bucatini, or Linguine, with Garlic and Tomato
Photo of Spaghetti, Vermicelli, Bucatini, or Linguine, with Garlic, Tomato, and Hot Pepper Sauce 26 Spaghetti o Vermicelli, Bucatini, Linguine, con Salsa di Pomodoro all'Aglio e Peperoncino Spaghetti, Vermicelli, Bucatini, or Linguine, with Garlic, Tomato, and Hot Pepper Sauce
Photo of Spaghetti, Vermicelli, Bucatini, or Linguine, with Tomatoes, Garlic, and Breadcrumbs 27 Spaghetti o Vermicelli, Bucatini, Linguine, con Salsa di Pomodoro all'Aglio e Pangrattato Spaghetti, Vermicelli, Bucatini, or Linguine, with Tomatoes, Garlic, and Breadcrumbs
Photo of Spaghetti, Vermicelli, Bucatini, or Linguine, with Tomatoes, Garlic, and Parsley from the Naples Capodimonte Neighbourhood 28 Spaghetti o Vermicelli, Bucatini, Linguine con Salsa alla Capodimonte Spaghetti, Vermicelli, Bucatini, or Linguine, with Tomatoes, Garlic, and Parsley from the Naples Capodimonte Neighbourhood
Photo of Spaghetti, Vermicelli, Bucatini, or Linguine, with Onion and Tomatoes I 29 Spaghetti o Vermicelli, Bucatini, Linguine con Salsa di Pomodoro alla Cipolla – I Ricetta Spaghetti, Vermicelli, Bucatini, or Linguine, with Onion and Tomatoes I
Photo of Spaghetti, Vermicelli, Bucatini, or Linguine, with Onion and Tomatoes II 30 Spaghetti o Vermicelli, Bucatini, Linguine con Salsa di Pomodoro alla Cipolla – II Ricetta Spaghetti, Vermicelli, Bucatini, or Linguine, with Onion and Tomatoes II
Photo of Spaghetti or Vermicelli with Tomatoes and Brandy 31 Spaghetti o Vermicelli con Salsa di Pomodoro al Brandy Spaghetti or Vermicelli with Tomatoes and Brandy
Photo of Spaghetti or Vermicelli with Tomatoes, Garlic and Onion 32 Spaghetti o Vermicelli con Salsa di Pomodoro, Aglio e Cipolla Spaghetti or Vermicelli with Tomatoes, Garlic and Onion
Photo of Ravello-style Spaghetti or Vermicelli with Tomatoes and Herbs 33 Spaghetti o Vermicelli alla Rivello Ravello-style Spaghetti or Vermicelli with Tomatoes and Herbs
Photo of Spaghetti or Vermicelli with Tomato Paste, Onions, and Garlic 34 Spaghetti o Vermicelli con Salsa di Conserva di Pomodoro, Cipolla e Aglio Spaghetti or Vermicelli with Tomato Paste, Onions, and Garlic
35 Spaghetti o Vermicelli, Penne, Rigatoni, con Salsa di Olive Spaghetti, Vermicelli, Penne, or Rigatoni with Olive Sauce
Photo of Spaghetti or Vermicelli with Garlic and Olives 36 Spaghetti o Vermicelli con Salsa di Olio, Aglio e Olive Spaghetti or Vermicelli with Garlic and Olives
Photo of Spaghetti or Vermicelli with Tomato Sauce and Olives 37 Spaghetti o Vermicelli con Salsa di Pomodoro e Olive Spaghetti or Vermicelli with Tomato Sauce and Olives
Photo of Spaghetti or Vermicelli with Tomatoes and Olives 38 Spaghetti o Vermicelli alla Marinara Spaghetti or Vermicelli with Tomatoes and Olives
Photo of Maccheroncini with Olives Cooked in Wine 39 Maccheroncini con Salsa di Olive al Vino Maccheroncini with Olives Cooked in Wine
Photo of Penne or Conchiglie with Green Olives 40 Penne o Conchiglie con le Olive Verde Penne or Conchiglie with Green Olives
Photo of Fried Pasta 41 Pasta (Tutti i Tipi) Fritta Fried Pasta
Photo of Baked Zite, Maniche or Rigatoni with Tomatoes 42 Zite o Maniche, Rigatoni, con Pomodori al Forno Baked Zite, Maniche or Rigatoni with Tomatoes
Photo of Baked Vermicelli or Bucatini with Tomatoes 43 Ruoto di Vermicelli o Bucatini e Pomodori Baked Vermicelli or Bucatini with Tomatoes
Photo of Pasta (Mezze Zite or Zite) Cake with Tomatoes 44 Ruoto di Maccheroni (Mezze Zite, Zite) con i Pomodori Pasta (Mezze Zite or Zite) Cake with Tomatoes
Photo of Pasta (Penne, Mezze Zite, Zite) with Onions 45 Maccheroni (Penne, Mezze Zite, Zite) con le Cipolle Pasta (Penne, Mezze Zite, Zite) with Onions
Photo of Spaghetti or Vermicelli with Celery Sauce 46 Spaghetti o Vermicelli con Salsa di Sedano Spaghetti or Vermicelli with Celery Sauce
47 Zite con la Catalogna Zite with Catalogna Chicory
Photo of Cavatielli with Argula 48 Cavatielli con la Rucola Cavatielli with Argula
Photo of Minuicch with Argula 49 Minuicch con la Rucola Minuicch with Argula
Photo of Orecchiette (or Dried Semolina Pasta) with Broccoli Rabe 50 Orecchiette (o Pasta Secche) con Cime di Rape Orecchiette (or Dried Semolina Pasta) with Broccoli Rabe
Photo of Orecchiette (or Dried Semolina Pasta) with Sautéed Broccoli Rabe 51 Orecchiette (o Pasta Secche) con Cime di Rape Strascinate Orecchiette (or Dried Semolina Pasta) with Sautéed Broccoli Rabe
Photo of Orecchiette (or Dried Semolina Pasta) with Broccoli Rabe and Tomatoes 52 Orecchiette (o Pasta Secche) con Cime di Rape e Pomodoro Orecchiette (or Dried Semolina Pasta) with Broccoli Rabe and Tomatoes
Photo of Orecchiette (or Dried Semolina Pasta) with Broccoli Rabe, Tomatoes, and Breadcrumbs 53 Orecchiette (o Pasta Secche) con Cime di Rape, Pomodoro e Pangrattano Orecchiette (or Dried Semolina Pasta) with Broccoli Rabe, Tomatoes, and Breadcrumbs
Photo of Orecchiette (or Dried Semolina Pasta) with Broccolini 54 Orecchiette (o Pasta Secche) con Broccoletti Orecchiette (or Dried Semolina Pasta) with Broccolini
Photo of Orecchiette (or Dried Semolina Pasta) with Sautéed Broccolini 55 Orecchiette (o Pasta Secche) con i Broccoletti Strascinati Orecchiette (or Dried Semolina Pasta) with Sautéed Broccolini
Photo of Orecchiette (or Dried Semolina Pasta) with Broccolini and Tomatoes 56 Orecchiette (o Pasta Secche) con Broccoletti e Pomodoro Orecchiette (or Dried Semolina Pasta) with Broccolini and Tomatoes
Photo of Salerno-style Bucatini or Maccheroncini with Broccolini, Pine Nuts and Raisins 57 Bucatini o Maccheroncini con i Broccoletti alla Salernitana Salerno-style Bucatini or Maccheroncini with Broccolini, Pine Nuts and Raisins
Photo of Sicilian-style Bucatini or Maccheroncini with Broccolini, Pine Nuts, Raisins and Saffron 58 Bucatini o Maccheroncini con i Broccoletti alla Siciliana Sicilian-style Bucatini or Maccheroncini with Broccolini, Pine Nuts, Raisins and Saffron
59 Bucatini con i Friarelli Bucatini with Friarelli
Photo of Bucatini with Onions I 60 Bucatini con la Cipolla – I Ricetta Bucatini with Onions I
61 Bucatini con la Cipolla – II Ricetta Bucatini with Onions II
Photo of Spaghetti with Zucchini 62 Spaghetti con Zucchini Spaghetti with Zucchini
Photo of Spaghetti with Zucchini and Tomatoes I 63 Spaghetti con Zucchini e Pomodori – I Ricetta Spaghetti with Zucchini and Tomatoes I
Photo of Spaghetti with Zucchini and Tomatoes II 64 Spaghetti con Zucchini e Pomodori – II Ricetta Spaghetti with Zucchini and Tomatoes II
Photo of Conchiglie and Zucchini Salad 65 Conchiglie in Insalata con le Zucchine Conchiglie and Zucchini Salad
66 Spaghetti o Vermicelli con Fiori di Zucca Spaghetti or Vermicelli with Squash Blossoms
67 Tubetti e Cocozza Tubetti and Cocozza Squash
Photo of Vermicelli or Spaghetti with Eggplant I 68 Vermicello o Spaghetti con le Melazane – I Ricetta Vermicelli or Spaghetti with Eggplant I
Photo of Vermicelli or Spaghetti with Eggplant I 69 Vermicello o Spaghetti con le Melazane – II Ricetta Vermicelli or Spaghetti with Eggplant I
Photo of Niçoise-style Bavette with Eggplant and Garlic 70 Bavette con Melanzane alla Nizzarda Niçoise-style Bavette with Eggplant and Garlic
Photo of Vermicelli or Spaghetti with Eggplant and Tomatoes 71 Vermicelli o Spaghetti con Melanzane e Pomodoro Vermicelli or Spaghetti with Eggplant and Tomatoes
Photo of Tunisian-style Vermicelli or Spaghetti with Eggplant and Peppers 72 Vermicelli o Spaghetti alla Tunisina con Melanzane e Peperoni Tunisian-style Vermicelli or Spaghetti with Eggplant and Peppers
Photo of Bucatini or Linguine with Peppers I 73 Bucatini o Linguine con i Peperoni – I Ricetta Bucatini or Linguine with Peppers I
Photo of Bucatini or Linguine with Peppers I 74 Bucatini o Linguine con i Peperoni – II Ricetta Bucatini or Linguine with Peppers I
75 Spaghetti con i Peperoncini Spaghetti with Small Sweet Peppers
Photo of Spaghetti, Vermicelli or Linguine with Peppers 76 Spaghetti o Vermicelli, Linguine con Salsa di Peperoni Spaghetti, Vermicelli or Linguine with Peppers
Photo of Spaghetti, Vermicelli or Linguine with Peppers and Tomatoes 77 Spaghetti o Vermicelli, Linguine con Salsa di Peperoni e Pomodori Spaghetti, Vermicelli or Linguine with Peppers and Tomatoes
Photo of Peppers Stuffed with Spaghetti 78 Peperoni Ripieni di Spaghetti Peppers Stuffed with Spaghetti
Photo of Short Pasta and Peas I 79 Pasta (Corta) e Piselli – I Ricetta Short Pasta and Peas I
Photo of Short Pasta and Peas II 80 Pasta (Corta) e Piselli – II Ricetta Short Pasta and Peas II
Photo of Cannolicchi and Pea Salad 81 Cannolicchi Piselli, in Insalata Cannolicchi and Pea Salad
Photo of Bucatini with Asparagus 82 Bucatini con gli Asparagi Bucatini with Asparagus
Photo of Bucatini, Spaghetti, or Penne with Artichokes 83 Bucatini, Spaghetti o Penne con i Carciofi Bucatini, Spaghetti, or Penne with Artichokes
Photo of Bucatini, Spaghetti, or Penne with Artichokes and Olives 84 Bucatini, Spaghetti o Penne con i Carciofi e Olive Bucatini, Spaghetti, or Penne with Artichokes and Olives
85 Pasta col Finocchio Selvatigo Pasta with Wild Fennel
Photo of Conchiglie and Artichoke Salad 85 Conchiglie in Insalata con Carciofi Conchiglie and Artichoke Salad
Photo of Orecchiette with Potatoes 87 Orecchiette con le Patate Orecchiette with Potatoes
Photo of Pasta and Potatoes 88 Pasta e Patate Pasta and Potatoes
Photo of Farfalle or Cannolicchi with Potatoes and Herbs 89 Farfalle o Cannolicchi con Patate ed Erbe Farfalle or Cannolicchi with Potatoes and Herbs
Photo of Provence-style Spaghetti or Vermicelli with Vegetables and Herbs 90 Spaghetti o Vermicelli alla Provenzale Provence-style Spaghetti or Vermicelli with Vegetables and Herbs
Photo of Farfalle or Stelline with Vegetables 91 Farfalle o Stelline alla Parmigiana Farfalle or Stelline with Vegetables
Photo of Farfalle or Stelline and Vegetable Salad 92 Farfalle o Stelline in Insalata, con Legumi Farfalle or Stelline and Vegetable Salad
Photo of Vermicelli or Spaghetti with Apple Sauce 93 Vermicelli o Spaghetti col Sugo di Mele Vermicelli or Spaghetti with Apple Sauce
Photo of Bucatini or Cannolicchi with Fava Beans 94 Bucatini o Cannolicchi con le Fave Bucatini or Cannolicchi with Fava Beans
95 Spaghetti o Vermicelli con Fave Secche Spaghetti or Vermicelli with Dried Fava Beans
96 Pasta e Fagioli Sgranati Pasta and Fresh Beans
97 Pasta e Fagioli Freschi alla Veneta Veneto-style Fresh Bean Soup with Pasta
Photo of Brazilian-style Avemarie, Cannellini or Chifferi with Bean Puree 98 Avemarie, Cannellini o Chifferi con Purea di Fagioli alla Brasiliana Brazilian-style Avemarie, Cannellini or Chifferi with Bean Puree
99 Pasta e Fagioli alla Napoletana Pasta and Beans with Tomatoes
100 Pasta e Fagioli alla Veneta Veneto-style Pasta and Dried Beans
Photo of Pasta and Lentils 1 101 Pasta e Lenticchie – I Ricetta Pasta and Lentils 1
Photo of Pasta and Lentils 2 102 Pasta e Lenticchie – II Ricetta Pasta and Lentils 2
Photo of Thunder and Lightning Chickpeas (or Beans) I 103 Cece (o Fagioli) e Laganelle "Lampe e Tuone" – I Ricetta Thunder and Lightning Chickpeas (or Beans) I
Photo of Thunder and Lightning Chickpeas II 104 Cece e Laganelle "Lampe e Tuone" – II Ricetta Thunder and Lightning Chickpeas II
Photo of Salento-style Pasta and Chickpeas with Tomatoes 105 "Ciceri e Trii" alla Salentina Salento-style Pasta and Chickpeas with Tomatoes
Photo of Bucatini with Mushrooms 106 Bucatini con i Funghi Bucatini with Mushrooms
Photo of Gargano-style Bucatini with Mushrooms and Tomatoes 107 Bucatini con i Funghi alla Maniera del Gargano Gargano-style Bucatini with Mushrooms and Tomatoes
108 Insalata di Conchiglie con Funghi sott'Olio, alla Francese French-style Conchiglie Salad with Oil-preserved Mushrooms
Photo of Bucatini with Mushrooms and Eggplant 109 Bucatini alla Boscaiola Bucatini with Mushrooms and Eggplant
110 Maccheroncini con Salsa Falstaff Maccheroncini with Falstaff Sauce
Photo of Bucatini with Walnuts I 111 Bucatini con Salsa di Noci – I Ricetta Bucatini with Walnuts I
Photo of Bucatini with Walnuts II 112 Bucatini con Salsa di Noci – II Ricetta Bucatini with Walnuts II
Photo of Gnocchi or Conchiglie with Eggplant and Walnuts 113 Gnocchi o Conchiglie con Melazane e Noci Gnocchi or Conchiglie with Eggplant and Walnuts
Photo of Veneto-style Bucatini or Tagliatelle with Walnuts and Sugar 114 Bucatini o Tagliatelle con Salsa di Noci alla Veneta Veneto-style Bucatini or Tagliatelle with Walnuts and Sugar
Photo of Tagliatelle with Walnuts and Candied Fruit 115 Taglitelle con Salsa di Noci e Canditi Tagliatelle with Walnuts and Candied Fruit
Photo of Maccheroni with Almonds (Fourteenth-Century Recipe) 116 Maccheroni con Salsa di Mandorle (Ricetta del Trecento) Maccheroni with Almonds (Fourteenth-Century Recipe)
Photo of Spaghettini with Raisins 117 Spaghettini con l'Uvetta Spaghettini with Raisins
Photo of Pastina with Prunes 118 Pastina con le Prugne Pastina with Prunes
Photo of Shells with Pineapple 119 Conchiglie con l'Ananas Shells with Pineapple

Pasta with Vegetables and Dairy Products

Photo Recipe Number Italian Title English Title
Photo of Capellini with Cream 120 Capellini alla Crema di Latte Capellini with Cream
Photo of English-style pasta with Butter and Parmigiano Reggiano 121 Pasta al Burro e Parmigiano (all'Inglese) English-style pasta with Butter and Parmigiano Reggiano
Photo of Pasta with Melted Butter and Parmigiano Reggiano 122 Pasta al Burro Caldo e Parmigiano Pasta with Melted Butter and Parmigiano Reggiano
Photo of Pasta with Melted Butter 123 Pasta al Burro Fuso Pasta with Melted Butter
Photo of Dumplings with Butter and Parmigiano Reggiano 124 Gnocchetti della Val Camonica Dumplings with Butter and Parmigiano Reggiano

Pasta with Vegetables, Dairy Products and Eggs

Coming 2029

Pasta with Fish

Coming 2032

Pasta with Poultry, Lamb, and Various Other Types of Meat

Coming 2036

Pasta with Red Meat

Coming 2039

Pasta with Pork

Coming 2043

Pasta with Game

Coming 2048