Casa Nonna Celebrates Passover Italian-Style with Unique Dishes April 5, 2012

Casa Nonna Italian Cucina will celebrate Passover with unique Italian-style Passover dishes available from April 6th through 14th. Chef Amy Brandwein has crafted exceptional menu items such as the Muggine in Bianco, a traditionalGelfite Fish in Saffron Gelatina, with an Aioli made from the seasonal favorite, the ramp and Chive Blossoms. The Sflogiatelle Pasta ismade with matza flour, egg and olive oil. The pasta is rolled into thin sheets, known in Italy as Sfoglia, and baked in the pizza oven at 600 degrees until crisp. The pasta is unleavened, broken by hand and cooked. Nonna's famed Pizza Bar will serve as a pizza station, featuring a number of unleavened Matzah Pizzas, with a variety of toppings.



All items on Casa Nonna's Passover Menu are offered ala carte and as a Tasting Menu for $40. The Passover Menu is available April 6th through the 14th. Guests can make reservations by calling 202.629.2505