October 27, 2010 9:22 am

Dish of the Day: Butternut Squash Lasagna at Via dei Mille

It's pretty difficult to mess up lasagna. Sheets of pasta, layered with tomato sauce and cheese, and baked until warm and gooey— how could you possibly go wrong? But every once in a while you may come across a lasagna that goes above and beyond the norm. Meet the Butternut Squash Lasagna at Via dei Mille. This isn’t your typical lasagna; this is your favorite Italian comfort food with the sophistication and flavor turned way up. The butternut squash adds a subtle sweetness that feels appropriate with the dropping fall temperatures outside. This seasonal fruit pairs wonderfully with the hearty lamb ragout sauce. Meat sauces can sometimes weigh down the pasta in lasagna, but this lamb ragout has a deceivingly light and almost velvety consistency. All of these ingredients sandwiched between layers of Via dei Mille's freshly made pasta make each bite melt in your mouth. For an elegant and surprising twist on a foolproof Italian dish, the Butternut Squash Lasagna at Via dei Mille is where it’s at.

Tip: If you still have room after devouring the lasagna, be sure to try the Nutella crêpes for dessert. A real European treat!

Via dei Mille
357 West Broadway
New York, NY
212.431.0080

Photo credit: Kravetz PR

— Written by Cara Colbert

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July 9, 2010 8:46 am

Drink of the Day: The Passion Martini at Via dei Mille

Fridays mean one thing for most people: cocktails after work. But if you're getting sick of boring margaritas and are looking for a martini with real twist, head downtown to Via dei Mille to sample their take on tropical summer drinks done right: the Passion Martini.

Shaken up with 42 Below Passion Fruit flavored vodka, fresh lemon juice and passion fruit purée, this drink is perfect for outdoor unwinding after a long week.

The Passion Martini

1 1/2 oz. 42 Below Passion Vodka
1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice
1 oz. simple syrup
1 oz. passion fruit purée
Lime slices for garnishing glass

1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
2. Shake well for 20 seconds and serve.

Photo credit: Via dei Mille

— Written by Lisa Curry

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