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Rigatoni Al Pepe Nero

Although Italian food is as necessary as air, it can often become neglected as a dish. Piccolo’s on Shrewsbury Street has reinvented Italian to make certain that it doesn’t just blend into the common scene. That is why the Rigatoni Al Pepe Nero takes a traditional Italian meal with twist and pushes the envelope even further. An alfredo sauce that combines the most intense flavors with the most delicate subtle undertones further combined with finely diced mushrooms and perfectly cooked whole leaf spinach to decorate and enhance the flavor and texture of the fresh black pepper pasta rigatoni. The creamy sauce with familiar warm cheese flavor and texture compliments the smooth salty aftertaste of the spinach. Topped with the proper seasoning and cheese, this dish will leave you full yet craving one last bite.

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Gamberi Julianna

Gamberi Julianna available at Piccolo's on Shrewsbury Street.

Restaurant: Piccolo’s, Shrewsbury Street

As it appears in the menu: Sautéed jumbo shrimp, baby spinach, maccheroni, roasted garlic, cracked black peppercorns and pink vodka sauce.

Foodie’s Review: Ingredients were fresh and flavors balanced. Garlic and black peppercorn did not overpower. Although a little light on the spinach, the spiraling maccheroni pasta appeared perfectly blush beneath the not-to-thick, not-to-heavy pink vodka sauce. After consuming a hearty portion, I knew, as I lay down my fork, that I would have just enough for lunch tomorrow.

This review was done by an independent member of the Worcester Foodies group during their monthly meeting in April 2011.