Authentic Oliv Culinary Guide

Cook Like a Sardinian

Discover which oliv oil to use, when to add it, what it changes in the dish and why the right finish can transform a meal.

Episode 1

The Soul of Simplicity

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Garlic should perfume the oil, not burn in it. Start with a cool pan, warm it gently, then finish the pasta away from the heat with fresh Sardinian extra virgin oliv oil.

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Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
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Episode 2

A Sardinian Dinner That Lasts Into the Night

Culurgiones d’Ogliastra

Potatoes, pecorino, mint and patience. Culurgiones are shaped by hand like ears of wheat, then served slowly at a table where conversation matters as much as the food.

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Culurgiones d’Ogliastra served in Sardinian style
Traditional Sardinian culurgiones
Episode 3

A Sardinian Breakfast

Pane carasau with ricotta, honey and EVOO

A simple breakfast built around crisp Sardinian bread, fresh ricotta, honey, figs and extra virgin oliv oil.

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Sardinian breakfast with pane carasau and ricotta
Episode 4

A Sardinian Sunday Lunch

Malloreddus alla Campidanese

Ridged semolina pasta, slow tomato sauce, Sardinian sausage, saffron, pecorino and a final thread of extra virgin oliv oil: a generous family dish made for the Sunday table.

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Malloreddus alla Campidanese with tomato sauce and Sardinian sausage
Malloreddus alla Campidanese
Episode 5

Artichokes, Pecorino and Sardinian Aromas

Sardinian Artichoke Risotto with Truffle Oliv Oil

Creamy risotto with artichokes, Pecorino Sardo, dry white wine and a restrained finish of truffle-infused oliv oil.

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Creamy artichoke risotto with shaved pecorino
Artichoke risotto with Pecorino Sardo