
07/27/2025
Campanian Soul: A Sun-Kissed Weekend Feast from Southern Italy
This weekend, we head south to Campania, where volcanic soil, coastal breeze, and culinary tradition create dishes bursting with bold flavors and warmth. Whether you’re picnicking on the terrace or gathering around the table, this menu brings the soul of Naples and the Amalfi Coast into your home. Light, vibrant, and unforgettable—just like the region itself.
Starter: Mozzarella in Carrozza (Crispy Fried Mozzarella Sandwiches)
Ingredients:
8 slices of white sandwich bread (crusts removed)
1 ball of fresh mozzarella, sliced
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup milk
1 cup breadcrumbs
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil for frying
Instructions:
Place a slice of mozzarella between two slices of bread. Press the edges to seal.
Dip each sandwich in milk, then in beaten egg, then in breadcrumbs.
Fry in olive oil until golden on both sides.
Serve hot, with a sprinkle of sea salt and a squeeze of lemon if desired.
Main Course: Spaghetti alle Vongole (Spaghetti with Clams)
Ingredients:
1 lb fresh clams (vongole), scrubbed and rinsed
1/2 lb spaghetti
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic (and chili flakes, if using) until fragrant.
Add clams and white wine. Cover and cook until clams open (discard any that don’t).
Add cooked pasta and reserved water. Toss to combine, season, and sprinkle with parsley.
Serve immediately with crusty bread for soaking up the sauce.
Dessert: Delizia al Limone (Lemon Cream Dome Cake – Amalfi-Style)
Ingredients:
Sponge cake or pan di Spagna, cut into rounds
2 cups lemon pastry cream (infused with Amalfi lemon zest)
1 cup whipped cream
1/2 cup limoncello (for brushing cake)
Candied lemon peel or mint for garnish
Instructions:
Lightly brush sponge cake rounds with limoncello.
Fill with lemon pastry cream, sandwich, and cover with more cream to create a dome.
Chill for 2–3 hours until set.
Spoon whipped cream or a thin glaze over the top, and garnish with candied lemon or mint.
Light, creamy, and pure sunshine in every bite.
This Campanian Soul menu is a love letter to the flavors of Southern Italy—cheesy, briny, citrusy, and bright. Each bite is like a breeze from the Bay of Naples, a taste of summer that lingers long after the plates are cleared.
Here’s to weekends that taste like vacation—Buon appetito e buon weekend!