# Artisan Homestyle Italian Menus Pasta al Forno's Premium Dishes Celebrate Tradition By Jana Pijak | Published 2020-01-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-al-forno References: [nytimes](https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/10/dining/nyc-restaurant-news.html) & [pastaalfornonyc](https://pastaalfornonyc.com/gallery) New York's [Pasta al Forno](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-pasta-noodles) is a restaurant opened by Emanuele Bugiani that specializes in artisan, baked pasta dishes. The owner is the creative force behind other renowned Italian eateries in the city's East and West Village neighborhoods and pays homage to legendary pasta maker Marino Pollacci with his latest venture. The pasta maker's original Pasta al Forno eatery was open in Florence from the 1960s and closed its doors in 2000. His legacy lives on in Emanuele Bugiani's New York's restaurant of the same name. The elegant venue centers each of its dishes around tradition and elevates homestyle recipes with its stunning presentation. Some of its most popular menu items include [baked pasta casseroles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamy-tortellini-bake), [Bolognese lasagna](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fazolis-lasagna-rolls) and vegetarian-friendly yet rich favorites like Eggplant Parmigiana that is served alongside potatoes with truffles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Artisan Baked Pasta Dishes:** There is an opportunity for innovative chefs to create unique and elevated versions of traditional baked pasta dishes. - **Celebrating Tradition Through Food:** Restaurants can tap into consumers' desire for authentic and nostalgic dining experiences by creating menus that pay homage to culinary traditions. - **Elevated Homestyle Recipes:** There is a market for chefs to take homestyle recipes and add a gourmet twist to make them more appealing to discerning diners. ### Who This Affects Most - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can incorporate artisan baked pasta dishes into their menus to cater to customers seeking unique and indulgent dining experiences. - **Hospitality Industry:** Hotels and resorts can offer traditional Italian menus that celebrate culinary heritage to attract guests looking for authentic dining options. - **Food Packaging Industry:** Packaging companies can develop attractive and convenient packaging solutions for artisan baked pasta dishes, catering to the growing demand for gourmet takeout and delivery options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artisan-Inspired Pasta Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/create-your-own-pasta.md) - [Al Dente Italian Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rummo.md) - [Regionally Inspired Artisan Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tour-of-italy.md) - [Italian-Inspired Dried Pasta Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/montes-fine-foods.md) - [Oven-Baked Pasta Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oven-baked-pasta.md) - [Neapolitan Pizza Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neapolitan-pizza.md) - [Intricate Pasta Tutorial Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-masterclass.md) - [Ready-to-Prepare Italian Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-ready-meal-range.md) - [Baked Tortellini Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamy-tortellini-bake.md)