Few things hit the spot the way homemade pasta does. Luckily for us northforkers there are some excellent options right here on our fork.
- Paccheri broccoli & salsiccia
Large, flat, broad pasta with creamy broccoli and sausage is our pick here, but every option at this fresh pasteria is a win.
Insatiable EATS 300 East Main St., Riverhead
2. Spaghetti Alla Chitarra, Nova Scotia lobster, bone marrow crumb, black winter truffle
All of our favorite things in one dish.
The Preston House 428 East Main St., Riverhead
3. Pasta al nero di seppia
This rotating special of pasta with black squid ink has the most unique flavor profile.
Il Giardino 739 Main Road, Aquebogue
4. Faggotini
Meaning “little bundles,” these heavenly pasta morsels are filled with ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan and pecorino and topped with a white wine cream sauce, chopped walnuts, grated pear, caprine fresca and cherry tomatoes.
Grana Trattoria Antica & Enoteca 1556 Main Road, Jamesport
5. House-made ricotta cavatelli with braised short rib ragu
Their pizzas are top-notch but do not sleep on their pasta dishes, they’re divine.
Pizza Rita 55 County Road 48, Mattituck
6. Fresh, frozen pasta
If you’d rather make it at home, head to this market for freshly frozen pasta options including ravioli, stuffed shells and more.
Lombardi’s Love Lane Market 170 Love Lane, Mattituck
7. Gnocchi con Funghi
This dish of housemade gnocchi with ricotta, wild roasted mushrooms, green peas in brown butter and sage is the winter dish of our dreams.
Isola 15 Grand Ave., Shelter Island Heights
8. Spicy Gricia, guanciale, red onion, pepperoncino
Simply delicious with a kick of heat.
Alpina 45 Front St., Greenport
