FROM THE KITCHEN

The Nuvella Blog

Recipes, pasta tips, and stories from our shared kitchen in Houston.

Fresh pasta dough

June 10, 2026 · Technique

The secret to silky fresh pasta dough every time

Flour ratio, egg temperature, and the one rest period most home cooks skip — all covered.

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Tagliatelle Bolognese

May 28, 2026 · Recipe

Our house Bolognese: the 4-hour ragù worth every minute

Why we don't rush it, which cuts of meat we use, and how to finish it properly.

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Pesto pasta

May 14, 2026 · Recipe

Vegan pesto that actually tastes like pesto

Cashews, nutritional yeast, and the right ratio of basil to olive oil makes all the difference.

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Shared kitchen

April 30, 2026 · Story

Why we chose the shared kitchen model

Lower overhead, community, and flexibility — how operating in a shared space lets us stay focused on quality.

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Lasagna

April 15, 2026 · Recipe

How to build the perfect lasagna layer by layer

The order matters more than you think. We break down our classic lasagna formula from pasta to finish.

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Pantry ingredients

March 22, 2026 · Tips

5 pantry staples that make Italian cooking easier

San Marzano tomatoes, good olive oil, Pecorino Romano — what to always have on hand and why.

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