Nail biting, technically called onychophagia, may seem innocent enoughâin fact, up to 50 percent of us will chronically gnaw our nails at some point in our life, according to a study from the University of Calgary. But experts warn that the nervous habit can have consequences far worse than ruining your pricey manicure.
When making Pesto pasta sauces, garlic cloves, fresh basil, pine nuts and seasonings are processed together. Olive oil and Parmesan cheese are then added to the Pesto. Alfredo sauce is a white cream sauce credited to an Italian chef, Alfredo di Lello, who invented it in the 1920s in Rome. It is one of the most popular pasta sauces enjoyed today and is especially associated with the pasta dish, Fettuccine Alfredo.
Classic Italian Pasta e Fagioli. A blending of white wine with beef and chicken stock forms the base for this hearty bean and pasta soup. Simmer with garlic, tomato paste and parsley along with the beans and farfalle, then top with a drizzle of olive oil and a dusting of Parmesan cheese.