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• All About Italian Seafood Dishes

  • April 8th, 2016
  • Posted in Italian Cuisine
  • Tags: Italian Cuisine, seafood

  In the world of Italian food, there are few more classic and perfect marriage than that of pasta and seafood. Though it is a relatively small country, Italy has 5000 miles of coastline. It is no wonder that Italian seafood… Read More

• Italian Cuisine 101: Italian Spices

  • March 30th, 2016
  • Posted in Italian Cuisine
  • Tags: herbs and spices, Italian Cuisine, italian spices

  Italian cuisine has a rich history and expansive fan base, making it one of the most popular cuisines enjoyed in America today. So popular, in fact, that foods like lasagna, spaghetti, and pizza are practically American foods by now. Italian… Read More

• Italian Cuisine 101: Italian Herbs

  • March 22nd, 2016
  • Posted in Italian Cuisine
  • Tags: herbs, italian cooking, Italian Cuisine

  Herbs in cooking are like the supporting cast of a movie. Sure, the main dish is delicious looking and fresh, but it would be pretty bland without all of the extras and other talented actors that make the movie —… Read More

• Celebrate Spring Break at a Casual Italian Restaurant

  • March 15th, 2016
  • Posted in Basta Pasta
  • Tags: casual italian restaurant, spring break

  Spring break! Woooohoooo!! What’s the first stop? Ocean City? Panama City Beach? Mexico?! Nope! Basta Pasta! With the University System of Maryland breaking for spring this week, Harford County public schools taking next week off, and Baltimore County schools the… Read More

• Our Input to the Age-Old Debate: How Do You Eat A Slice of Pizza?

  • March 8th, 2016
  • Posted in Blog, Menu
  • Tags: italian food, Pizza

  We must have some sort of authority in this conversation since we’re an Italian restaurant, right? Let’s pretend that we do. The debate has raged on for ages. To fold or not to fold, to fork-and-knife it or to dive… Read More

• Wait, Really? Is Wine Good For You?

  • March 2nd, 2016
  • Posted in Wine Menu
  • Tags: health benefits of wine, Wine

  Yes, yes it is. And no, you’re not dreaming. Wine has been proven to have legitimate health benefits. That’s right, enjoying a glass with dinner every so often has actually been good for you. We should clarify that these health… Read More

• A Brief History of Pasta

  • February 23rd, 2016
  • Posted in Blog
  • Tags: Basta Pasta, Italian Cuisine, pasta facts

  Ah, pasta…. A versatile, quintessential Italian food, and the delicious inspiration for our name. Pasta is a huge part of Italian cuisine, but many Americans who enjoy it so frequently don’t know the slightest bit about its history or how… Read More

• Enjoy Delicious Italian Food in Harford County at Basta Pasta Fallston

  • February 17th, 2016
  • Posted in fallston
  • Tags: Fallston, Italian Cuisine

  Harford County is well known for its picturesque landscapes and numerous outdoor activities. Whether taking an exhilarating hike through Rocks State Park, or visiting the Fiore Winery in Pylesville, Harford County is home to a lot of fun to be… Read More

• Valentine’s Day Date Night Specials — Basta Pasta Timonium’s Gift to You

  • February 10th, 2016
  • Posted in Basta Pasta, Timonium
  • Tags: Basta Pasta, date night, Timonium, Valentine's Day

  Baltimore County Restaurant Week may be over, but the good times and good deals keep rolling at Basta Pasta of Timonium! Valentine’s Day is this Sunday, and we couldn’t think of a better way to show our love for all… Read More

• Winter Storm Jonas Has Extended Baltimore County Restaurant Week!

  • February 2nd, 2016
  • Posted in Timonium
  • Tags: Basta Pasta, Italian Cuisine, Restaurant Week, Timonium

  If there’s one good thing to be taken from the atrocity that was last weekend’s blizzard, it’s the fact that Baltimore County Restaurant Week has been extended through Saturday February 7th! Not only that, but Basta Pasta is participating in… Read More