Ravioli Weekend
/While Ravioli Week (yes, that’s a thing) isn’t until March, it is Ravioli Weekend at M’tucci’s. There are four different specials at each location.
One of our favorite pasta dishes is ravioli, those light, fluffy pillows stuffed with varying combinations of herbs, greens, meat, seafood or cheese. The word "ravioli" is derived from an old Italian word “riavvolgere”, which means "to wrap."
Ravioli are a square shape. If you see them semi-circular, they would be called mezzelune (half-moons). Cappellacci are ravioli stuffed with a sweet pumpkin-based filling and are popular in the northeastern part of Emilia-Romagna. The Italian pumpkin used for this ravioli isn’t available in the U.S. so orange-fleshed sweet potatoes make a perfect substitute.
Many other types of Italian pasta contain fillings, such as tortelloni and tortelli, however they are usually smaller and more time consuming to make by hand.
Ravioli appears in writings as early as the 14th century and they were reportedly served at a papal conclave in Rome in 1549. The favored stuffings vary by region, for example ricotta cheese and spinach are popular in Rome, while in Sardinia, they are stuffed with ricotta and grated lemon rind.. Many ravioli dishes come with a tomato or cream based sauce, however they were traditionally served en brodo, in a broth.
M’tucci’s Valentine’s Day
Make Reservations Now!
In addition to a special Valentine’s Menu (in addition to the regular menu), we are offering a M’tucci’s Sweetheart Special. For $15 each couple receives a long-stemmed red rose and two Hand-Dipped Chocolate Palmiers. Reserve your Sweetheart Special by clicking on the special links below.
M’tucci’s Italian (please call 505-503-7327)
Weekend Specials
M’tucci’s Italian
Artichoke Ravioli - House Cured Pancetta, Butternut Squash, Oyster Mushrooms, Red Onions, Spinach, White Wine Cream Sauce, Artichoke Relish $25
14 oz. Ribeye - Crispy Salt Water Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Grilled Lemon, Balsamic Reduction $42
Pan-Seared Mahi Mahi - Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Arugula, Grilled Artichokes, Lemon Caper Sauce $33
Citrus Braised Beef Flank - Roasted Red Peppers, Caramelized Onions, Chipotle Risotto, Crème Fraiche, Microgreens $27
Weekend Cocktail
Carda-Mango Shrub - Bombay Sapphire Gin, Aperol, Cocchi Americano Vermouth, M’tucci’s Mango Cardamom Shrub
M’tucci’s Moderno
10 oz. Flatiron Steak - Crispy Salt Water Potatoes, Sautéed Broccolini, Italian Salsa Verde $33
Pan-Seared White Sea Bass - Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Broccolini, Roasted Artichokes, Lemon Caper Butter Sauce, Prosciutto Powder $37
Lobster Rvioli - Haikkaido Scallops, Shrimp, Asparagus, Grape Tomatoes, Lobster Sauce $31
Weekend Cocktail
‘Core’ Values - Pere Malgoire Apple Brandy, Amaro Meletti, Homey, Fresh Lemon Juice, M’tucci’s Apple-Spiced Shrub
M’tucci’s Twenty-Five
Five Cheese Ravioli - Braised Mushrooms, M’tucci’s Bacon, Caramelized Onions, Garlic, Sherry Beef Brodo, Pecorino, Local Micro Greens $19
Pan-Seared White Sea Bass - Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Zucchini, Artichoke Hearts, Lemon Caper Butter Sauce $36
8 oz. Picaña - Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Creamy Horseradish Remoulade $33
Weekend Cocktail
Blackberry Barrel Capri - Tito’s Vodka, M’tucci’s Blackberry Barrel-Aged Shrub, Simple Syrup, Muddled Basil, Balsamic Reduction
M’tucci’s Bar Roma
Pan-Seared Blackened Barramundi - Garlic Whipped Mashed Potatoes, Braised Arugula with Garlic, Seared Stem-on Artichokes, Lemon Caper Butter Sauce $34
Ravioli Giardino - House Made Five Cheese Ravioli, Braised Turkey Breast, Artichokes, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Sautéed Spinach, Pesto Cream Sauce $24
Weekend Cocktail
Blackberry Barrel Capri - Tito’s Vodka, M’tucci’s Blackberry Barrel-Aged Shrub, Simple Syrup, Muddled Basil, Balsamic Reduction
Live Music for January & February
M’tucci’s Bar Roma - 6:30pm Wednesday & Noon Sunday
1/26 RJ Perez
1/29 Michael Rascon
2/2 Chris Dracup
2/5 Shane Wallin
2/9 Gilbert Uribe
2/12 Cali Shaw
2/16 Michael Rascon
2/19 Ceekay Jones
2/23 RJ Perez
2/26 Robb Janov
M’tucci’s Moderno - 6:30 Thursday & 7:30 Friday
1/24 Mya Gutierrez
1/30 TBD
1/31 Cali Shaw
2/6 Shane Wallin
2/7 Gilbert Uribe
2/13 RJ Perez
2/14 Robb Janov
2/20 Ceekay Jones
2/21 Cali Shaw
2/27 Mya Gutierrez
2/28 Michael Rascon
M’tucci’s Twenty-Five - 6:30 Thursday & 7:30 Friday
1/24 Matt Jones
1/30 Myles Chavez
1/31 Chris Dracup
2/6 Cali Shaw
2/7 Michael Rascon
2/13 Chris Dracup
2/14 TBD
2/20 Shane Wallin
2/21 Matt Jones
2/27 Gilbert Uribe
2/28 RJ Perez
Thanks for reading. See you next Friday for the last edition of La Gazzetta. Ciao!
