About me
Raised in Rome, Italy, I have always been captivated by the incredible culinary heritage of my home country. Growing up I was exposed to the art of cooking from a young age, watching different members of my family cooking.
After spending 16 years in London, I moved to Margate, Kent and quickly realised that despite the numerous and delicious options available to food lovers, there was still something I could add to the community: fresh pasta.
My love for food and my desire to share the beauty of Italian cuisine with the people of Margate set me on a new path and Della Rovere Pasta was born.
It wasn't an easy decision to leave the stability of a monthly income to pursue my culinary passion but I felt I was ready to embrace an uncertain future and pour my heart and soul into creating Italian handmade pasta.
I truly believe that cooking is not only about satisfying our taste buds, but also about warming our souls by bringing people together around a table. Preparing, creating and sharing food is about love and being loved. Sharing a meal with others is a way of connecting with people, building relationships, and creating cherished memories.
I’m obsessed with food.
At breakfast I talk about what’s for lunch and at lunch I think about what’s for dinner. With my homemade pasta - freshly made here in Margate - I want to share a little bit of my food obsession with you. I believe a tablecloth is mandatory even for a simple meal and I also believe that the simplest meals are often the most enjoyable and satisfying.
When it comes to serving my pasta, simplicity is best. If you fancy making your own ragù then go right ahead, but often a (generous) knob of butter melted in a pan is all you need. Add your cooked and drained pasta to the buttery pan (heat off), season with sea salt and pepper and finish on the plate with a sprinkle of parmesan or pecorino (pecorino is already salty so go easier on the salt). I sometimes like to crisp a few sage leaves in the butter to add a herby earthiness to the sauce and the leaves are also delicious to eat.
We appreciate it if you post your pasta pics and tag us on IG (@latrattoriamargate) !
Buon Appetito,
Lorenzo Della Rovere