Taste Tour: Bringing Italy Home
We’re kicking off our new Taste Tour series—a way to highlight the incredible products we carry at Main Street Market, so you can taste, learn, and fall in love with the quality behind everything on our shelves.
And what better way to start than with three Italian staples that transform even the simplest meal into something extraordinary:
Emilia Food Love Parmesan – cut straight from the wheel in Italy and shipped to us within three days for unbeatable freshness and authentic flavor.
La Fabbrica Della Pasta – artisan pasta made in Italy using traditional bronze dies, a method that gives the noodles a rough texture so every curve and ridge grabs onto the sauce.
Olivelle Olive Oils – from Tuscan Herb and Garlic to the rich, earthy Truffle Infused Olive Oil, these oils make even the simplest dish taste luxurious.
Your New Go-To Pasta Night
This dish isn’t about measuring; it’s about feeling. Taste, adjust, and trust your instincts—because when it comes to olive oil and Parmesan, more is almost always better.
What You’ll Need
La Fabbrica Della Pasta – any shape you love
Emilia Food Love Parmesan – freshly grated
Olivelle Truffle Infused Olive Oil (or Tuscan Herb or Garlic)
Black Garlic Infused Sea Salt (optional, but delicious)
Fresh cracked black pepper
How to Make It
Cook the pasta until al dente, saving a cup of that liquid gold—your pasta water.
Drizzle with olive oil right away, tossing the pasta so every strand is coated.
Add the Parmesan with a splash of pasta water, tossing until it melts into a silky, glossy sauce that clings to the noodles. That water is like gold—it creates the magic that makes the oil and cheese turn creamy.
Season to taste with black garlic salt and cracked black pepper.
Finish with extra Parmesan—because with cheese this good, there’s no such thing as too much.
Why This Works
Bronze-die pasta holds onto every drop of sauce, delivering flavor in every bite.
Fresh, just-cut Parmesan melts perfectly and adds depth and creaminess that pre-grated cheese just can’t match.
Truffle oil turns a simple weeknight meal into something indulgent and memorable.
Make It Your Own
This simple pasta is the perfect base for creativity. Toss in sautéed mushrooms for an earthy twist, add a handful of fresh spinach for color and nutrients, or finish with torn basil for a burst of freshness. With ingredients this good, it’s impossible to go wrong—just follow your cravings and adjust to taste.
Start Your Taste Tour
This simple, elegant pasta is just the beginning of our Taste Tour. Over the coming weeks, we’ll highlight more of the products we love, so you can taste the difference for yourself.
Stop by the Market this week, grab a wedge of Emilia Food Love Parmesan, a bag of La Fabbrica Della Pasta, and a bottle of your favorite Olivelle olive oil, and see how easy it is to bring Italy home.