Main Dishes Easy Polpettine di Agnello
Pan-fried Sardinian lamb meatballs with fresh mint, garlic, and onion. A quick, flavourful second course from the family table.
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Main Dishes Medium Capretto alla Sarda
Traditional Sardinian roasted kid goat marinated in vinegar and herbs, then oven-roasted with juniper, rosemary, and butter until golden.
Main Dishes Medium Baked Goat Involtini (Involtini di Capretto)
Sardinian baked kid goat rolls wrapped in lard with myrtle, garlic, and herbs. A traditional family second course from the island's inland tradition.
Main Dishes Medium Agnello alla Mauritana
Traditional Sardinian lamb stew from Carloforte with sun-dried tomatoes, served over fregula cooked in the same pot.
Main Dishes Medium Lorighittas alla Campidanese
Handmade Sardinian ring pasta from Morgongiori with fresh sausage, saffron, and tomato — a traditional Campidanese Sunday dish.
Main Dishes Medium Agnello al Finocchietto
Traditional Sardinian lamb and wild fennel stew, slow-braised with tomato and onion until the meat falls from the bone.
Main Dishes Medium Porceddu al Forno
Sardinia's oven-roasted suckling pig, cooked low, salted mid-roast, and finished with crisp skin and fresh myrtle.
Main Dishes Easy Malloreddus alla Campidanese
Malloreddus tossed with sausage, garlic, chili, Vermentino, saffron, and pecorino in a fast Sardinian pan sauce.
Main Dishes Medium Roasted Lamb With Rosemary and Oregano (Sardinian Style)
The Sardinian Sunday roast: lamb shoulder slow-cooked with wild herbs until falling-off-the-bone tender. Simple, aromatic, and made for gatherings.
Main Dishes Medium Lamb Stew with Potatoes and Herbs
Sardinian lamb stew braised with potatoes, paprika, and aromatic herbs in a rich tomato-based sauce.
Main Dishes Easy Malloreddus with Mushrooms and Sausage
Malloreddus in a slow-simmered ragu of crumbled sausage, ground veal, and porcini mushrooms with tomato paste and white wine.
Soups & Stews Easy Lemon Chicken Soup with Herbs
Light, bright chicken soup with generous lemon and fresh herbs. Comforting without being heavy—Greek avgolemono meets fresh.
Main Dishes Easy Lemon Oregano Chicken with Roasted Potatoes
Classic Greek-style chicken: juicy thighs with crispy potatoes, all roasted together in lemon, garlic, and oregano. One pan, minimal effort, maximum flavor.