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BONUS: Envisioning Your Life in Italy?

BONUS: Envisioning Your Life in Italy?

🔐 Dreamy Homes for Sale and a Delicious Recipe Today

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Jan 28, 2025
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Ciao, y’all!

Okay, maybe because I am intermittent fasting and I haven’t eaten in 17 hours, but I had to share a delicious recipe with you all this week before jumping into the listings! I had this in a local Tuscan restaurant back in December before I headed to Texas for the holidays, and it is SO GOOD!! Warning…you may want to eat all of it! Trust me, you’ll want to make this. Here is the recipe:

Penne with Sausage and Cream Recipe - Delizioso!

Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped

  • 1 pound crumbled sweet Italian sausage meat (stuffing from 4 links)

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • salt & pepper to taste

  • 1 pound penne pasta (Rummo is a great brand here in the states)

  • freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese


Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a medium sautè pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and sautè, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. Add sausage meat and cook, stirring occasionally until sausage is browned approximately 10 minutes.

  3. Add the cream, salt and pepper, and cook until the sauce has thickened, 2-3 minutes. Take the sauce off the heat.

  4. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the penne. Cook uncovered over high heat until al dente and drain.

  5. Place the pan with the sauce back over medium heat, add the pasta to the pan and toss until well coated.

  6. Serve with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese on the side. Get the good stuff, too!

Buon appetito!

Now….on to this week’s listings. I loved these this week and hope you do, too! Grab some vino and just imagine sipping it in one of these fantastic homes! And don’t miss the last one which is my find of the week!


Renovated Apartment with Charm and History

📍Volterra, Tuscany, Italy

💰 €180,000

In the historic city center of one of the most charming hilltop towns in Tuscany!

In the picturesque historic center of Volterra, a town renowned for its history and breathtaking views, you’ll find this charming apartment, where tradition combines with modern comfort. This unique property has been skillfully renovated, preserving its historical character through authentic details such as exposed beams, terracotta floors, stone walls and finishes that recall the beauty of the past. On the first floor is a spacious double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a lovely little balcony overlooking the alley, which lends a touch of authenticity and charm. This property is ideal as a main residence or as an investment for tourist rentals. A must see!

The details: 1 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with Italian life right outside your door!

See the listing here.

Welcoming Top-Floor Flat with Views

📍Tesimo, Trentino-South Tyrol, Italy

💰 €285,000

Breathtaking views from this one in Northern Italy! Fantastic place!

Wow! This apartment offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and looks like an ideal vacation spot! Inside, you'll be welcomed by a charming ambiance:

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