Natalie Simone

🍝 A Note from Natalie

Ciao! I’m Natalie Simone, the resident pasta and Italian specialist at Recipe in Style. My culinary story began in my *nonna’s* (grandmother’s) kitchen in Sicily, where I learned that pasta isn’t just food, it’s a way of life.

That’s where I learned that the best meals come from simplicity and incredible, respected ingredients.

After spending **8 years** studying regional Italian cuisine and working in small *trattorias* in Florence, my philosophy is all about ‘la dolce vita’—the good life. My goal is to teach you the secrets of fresh pasta and perfectly balanced sauces, proving that you can create authentic, restaurant-quality Italian food right in your own home.

🍝 Natalie’s Favorite Recipes

My Foolproof Fresh Egg Pasta Dough (Cacio e Pepe)
Slow-Cooked Tuscan Ragu (The Real Deal)
Perfect, Pillowy Ricotta Gnocchi with Brown Butter