Recipes
Click on the links below to discover our classic Primo Estate recipes!
Cannellini Bean and Salami Bruschetta
This rustic bruschetta is the perfect way to showcase the new season's JOSEPH Olive Oil!
Anchovy Soldiers
An easy-to-make starter that matches perfectly with the Primo Prosecco! The simplicity of this little dish belies its sheer decadent delight.
Joe's Grilled Mussels
Joe's favourite seafood appetizer - toasty grilled mussels. Perfect with a chilled bottle of La Biondina!
Insalata di Mare - Seafood Salad
This light salad of gently cooked seafood is the perfect compliment to our new Fiano.
Spaghetti alla Siciliana
The bold flavours of this simple Sicilian dish are a perfect match for our savoury, spicy Nero d'Avola.
Roast Eggplant with Aged Vinegar Glaze
The vinegar's sherry-like intensity brings out the eggplant's sweet, earthy flavours.
Polenta and Ricotta Cake with Red Wine Peaches
This month's recipe is for using up the last of your Summer fruit - the flavoursome grittiness of the polenta cake perfectly balances the syupy sweetness of the red wine peaches.
Beef Carpaccio with Aged Vinegar Aioli
Our La Casetta Aged Vinegar adds a touch of magic to this delicious Summer Starter.
Goat's Curd Pinzimonio with JOSEPH Olive Oil
This popular Italian appetiser takes only a moment to put together and is universally loved by fans of fresh, seasonal produce.
Chorizo-stuffed Squid
There is no better match for our Sangiovese Rosé than this spicy seafood dish!
Polpette Al Sugo - Meatballs in Hearty Tomato Sauce
Capsicum, garlic and nutmeg combine to create the perfect winter-warming Italian polpette (meatballs) in this traditional family recipe.
Salt and Pepper Garfish
Diced spring onion and fresh chilli add incredible flavour to the golden-fried garfish. This dish is an eternal classic when served alongside our Primo Estate La Biondina.
Gnocchi in Sage and Butter Sauce
The smoothness of the buttery gnocchi pairs incredibly with the crispy sage. Take this dish to the next level by serving with a light red wine and lashings of top-quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Venetian Antipasto Trio
This month’s recipe is inspired by our latest arrival from Northern Italy: the 2019 Primo & Co Venetian. What better way to enjoy this wine than with some traditional Venetian cicchetti - delicious little bites to snack on before a meal.
Butterfly Pasta with Zucchini and Prawns
This quick and easy pasta dish includes all of our favourite summer flavours and is best enjoyed on a balmy evening outside with friends, family and a glass of our new Joseph d’Elena Pinot Grigio.
Uovo Sbattuto - Smashed Eggs!
This breakfast treat is an Italian Christmas tradition. Serve with Pandoro, coffee and plenty of The Fronti fortified.
Seared Scallops with Pancetta and Cauliflower Purée
A classic combination of flavours inspired by traditional Venetian cooking, this dish comes alive when paired with the delightful new Primo Estate Prosecco.
Artichoke and Beaufort Risotto
The Beaufort cheese adds a profound richness to this delicious risotto.
Agnello Cacio e Ova
This dish from the Abruzzo region of Italy is traditionally served at Easter, but is also delicious during the cooler nights of Autumn and Winter. The unlikely addition of egg and pecorino to lamb creates a creamy, rich sauce perfect for full-bodied reds!
Calamari alla Siciliana
This will be your new favourite Summer seafood dish. The caramelised edges of the squid create a delicious combination with thickened olive oil and juicy potatoes. You won't have to worry about leftovers!


