Gusto Napoletano Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant

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Gusto Napoletano Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant I brought the flavors of Naples, Italy, to Fayetteville! Gusto Napoletano is the home of Neapolitan street food.

Come in to grab a pizza Margerita baked in a wood-fired oven. We also offer panini, arancini, pasta, and great Italian desserts. Italian w**e shop, authentic Italian food, wood-fired pizza (VPN), cooking classes, Italian bakery, all made from scratch.

Good morning, Sunshines!Modern squash (zucca) it is not indigenous to Italy. But a type of savory squash was present in...
10/07/2026

Good morning, Sunshines!

Modern squash (zucca) it is not indigenous to Italy. But a type of savory squash was present in Italy in antiquity because it was brought by the Phoenicians into Southern Italy. This savory squash was mainly used as animal feed, but also eaten by the poor.

Fast forward to the 1500s when the "Colombian Exchange" started: sweeter squashes from the Americas were introduced into Italy.

Nowadays, the closest thing in America to the modern Italian squash is the savory "calabaza" squash from Mexico. Where can you find it in Fayetteville? Definitely at Compare Foods, but also at some Food Lion stores, those that have a Hispanic section in the produce department.

Calabaza freezes well, so, when in season, I buy a whole one, section it, and freeze it well wrapped for future use. What can you do with it? I love to make pasta and "zucca" from Naples, but also a pumpkin soup with toasted seeds on top. I am sharing the recipe I often use because it is so easy and flavorful! Follow the link below for the recipe, and make sure you save this post to retrieve the recipe when you need it!

https://www.italymagazine.com/recipe/pumpkin-soup-whole-wheat-croutons-and-toasted-sunflower-seeds?ct=t(BUONGIORNO_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_8_3_2022_COPY_01)&mc_cid=c1876207c8&mc_eid=d0edb698be

10/06/2026

Good morning, Sunshines!
Here is how I cook butternut squash for risotto, pasta, and soups.
I start with shallots, let them cook a bit, then add the small diced butternut squash. Nutmeg, freshly grated, is a must! Once they are soft and caramelized, you can puree them to make a soup or add them to risotto. 🤌
How do you like your butternut squash? Share in the comments!

10/05/2026

Good morning, Sunshines 🌞!

I tell you what, summer went into fall like it saw a state trooper...usually there's a gradual decrease in temperatures. But, not this fall!

So, it's becoming to look like casserole and soup season!

If you are a meat and potatoes kind of person, this recipe is for you. I had some potatoes and Italian sausage from Cedar Creek Market LLC; I also needed to use a container of Quattro Formaggi (4-cheese) sauce. I had a dinner 💡 idea!

I peeled and sliced potatoes. While I was doing that, I had the sausage, crumbled, cooking in a frying pan. Once the sausage was almost done I removed it, and I fried the potatoes I planned to use at the bottom of the casserole in the same frying pan. The rest of the sliced potatoes were boiled until slightly tender.

Now that all ingredients were ready, I layered them in this order: fried potatoes at the bottom, sausage crumbles, some cheese sauce, and the rest of the potatoes. I topped the casserole with the rest of the cheese sauce and some bread crumbs.

I baked it at 350 for 20 minutes or until the top was golden.

If you are wondering why I fried the potatoes for the bottom layer, I did it so it would get soggy.

Enjoy!

Our pasta special is butternut squash risotto!Creamy Italian risotto slowly cooked with sweet, velvety butternut squash,...
10/03/2026

Our pasta special is butternut squash risotto!

Creamy Italian risotto slowly cooked with sweet, velvety butternut squash, bringing together the comforting flavors of fall. Finished with freshly grated Parmesan, a touch of sage, and warm seasonal spices for a rich, silky dish that is both elegant and wonderfully comforting. This is a great way to usher in fall!

Each portion is $12 and it must be pre-ordered by Monday night either with a direct message, or an email, or directly on our website at https://www.gustonapoletano.com/event-details/october-6-pasta-special

This is the perfect weather for risotto!

10/03/2026

Check out why so many love it and crave it.

Good morning, Sunshines!Gnocchi alla romana (gnocchi Roman style) are traditional baked semolina discs from Rome made wi...
10/03/2026

Good morning, Sunshines!

Gnocchi alla romana (gnocchi Roman style) are traditional baked semolina discs from Rome made with milk, butter, and parmesan cheese, then baked. Sounds delicious already!

Gnocchi is one of the oldest forms of pasta. Ancient Romans made simple flour and egg or cheese-based dumplings long before potatoes arrived from the Americas. However, the first recipe for this type of Roman gnocchi didn't appear in an official cookbook until 1891. It appeared again in a Roman cookbook in 1920.

This dish is perfect for fall and winter. It is very easy to make and it is not expensive at all. You can buy a 24 oz bag of semolina flour at Walmart for less than $4.

These gnocchi are completely different from the gnocchi you are familiar with. After you make the semolina dough and you cook it, you let it cool off by spreading it onto a sheet pan. Once it cools off, you cut circles out of the dough and you layer the circles into a baking pan. Top it or season it with butter and cheese or other ingredients, then bake it!

If you want to try making them at home, follow the recipe below, which has step by step pictures. ⬇
https://itsnotcomplicatedrecipes.com/gnocchi-alla-romana-semolina-gnocchi/


Good morning, Sunshines!In case you didn't know, Italians eat a lot of mushrooms. They are an easy and healthy side (co...
10/02/2026

Good morning, Sunshines!

In case you didn't know, Italians eat a lot of mushrooms. They are an easy and healthy side (contorno) to any meal. The most consumed one is porcini, but they are so hard to find around here!

There are many health benefits to consuming mushrooms. Of course, one of the best ways is to eat them raw in salads. But, any fast cooking method is the second best thing. You see, heat destroys vitamins. What are some of the health benefits of mushrooms? Cooked mushrooms provide a rich source of antioxidants, B vitamins, and minerals that support immune function, brain health, and lower cholesterol. They are also the best natural (not enriched) source of vitamin D from a food source.

Grilling and microwaving preserve the highest levels of antioxidants and nutrients because they are quick cooking methods. But, who microwaves mushrooms? I prefer sautéing them with a small amount of extra-virgin olive oil, which helps your body absorb fat-soluble compounds, such as vitamins A, D, E, and K.

How can you incorporate mushrooms into your meals? That's easy!

I like to mince them and add them to ground meats when I make hamburgers, meatballs, or meatloaf. You can substitute up to a 1/4 of the total meat weight without noticing the difference. Plus, with the price of meat these days, it doesn't hurt to stretch it out a little, right? 🤌😉
I sauté them in extra-virgin olive oil for 5 minutes with a clove of crushed garlic and a little salt and pepper, then add them to my omelets or frittatas.
I love to quickly cook them with onions, extra-virgin olive oil, a little brandy, and some shredded Swiss cheese to put on my hamburger. Finally, I use them to top a baked potato instead of cheese and sour cream.

I hope you get inspired to eat more mushrooms! I know I am craving them now...😜

How do you like to eat/cook mushrooms? Share in the comments!

Pizza Bianca, so simple but so flavorful with fresh garlic and Italian Parmesan cheese sprinkled when pizza comes out of...
10/01/2026

Pizza Bianca, so simple but so flavorful with fresh garlic and Italian Parmesan cheese sprinkled when pizza comes out of the oven...

Margherita is still my favorite! Add some salamino and you have as close as you can to a pepperoni pizza 😉😁Which is your...
10/01/2026

Margherita is still my favorite! Add some salamino and you have as close as you can to a pepperoni pizza 😉😁

Which is your favorite?

10/01/2026


What type of risotto would you like for next Tuesday pasta special?
Here are the choices:
1. Mushroom
2. Butternut squash
3. Risi e Bisi (Venetian risotto with peas)

Let me know in the comments!

Address

2711 Raeford Road
Fayetteville, NC
28303

Opening Hours

Tuesday 4pm - 8pm
Wednesday 4pm - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 3pm
5pm - 8pm
Friday 11am - 3pm
5pm - 8pm
Saturday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 9pm

Telephone

+19107790622

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