The secret to perfect tortiglioni with peppers and eggplant from a 1929 Italian cookbook

Ada Boni's cookbook, “The Talisman of Happiness,” offers a classic recipe for tortiglioni with peppers and eggplant. She says each pasta type has a purpose, and tortiglioni pairs well with this sauce. Cooking pasta requires attention to achieve the perfect "al dente" texture. The recipe involves roasting peppers, slicing eggplant, and sautéing vegetables with tomatoes. The sauce is tossed with the cooked pasta and topped with Parmesan cheese. Boni was one of Italy’s first food writers. She published her book in 1929, and it remains popular. Her work has influenced many with its timeless Italian recipes.