my Italian Easter menu

Pasqualina has been the center piece of Easter in my family as long as I can remember. Here is a simple Easter menu that I'll be preparing this year.


First dish
Risotto with asparagus

Second dish
Pasqualina

Vegetables
Fresh tossed salad

Dessert
Colomba Easter Cake



Preparation tips:
This menus is relatively easy to prepare. The Pasqualina should be made in advance so that it can cool off before eating. The salad can also be prepared in advance but you'll have to add the dressing at the last minute.

The risotto is the only thing you'll have to cook at the moment.

Finally the Colomba cake only needs to be cut.

Wine Ideas:
In keeping with the spirit of a simple menu I suggest using the same wine for both the Risotto and the Pasqualina. In this case I recommend a Pinot Grigio and a Moscato d'Asti with the dessert.

Serving notes:
The nice thing about this menu is that the cook doesn't have to spend time in the kitchen when everyone else is at the table. Serve the Risotto as soon as it is ready and then the Pasqualina together with the salad after.