Eat Like Audrey: Recreate Her Favorite Pasta Dish

Audrey Hepburn was many things: a Hollywood legend, a fashion icon, a humanitarian. But at home, she was surprisingly simple when it came to food. Her all-time favorite dish? Spaghetti al Pomodoro. According to her son, she ate it once a week, no matter where she was in the world. It was her comfort food, her reset, and her go-to expression of joy.

The beauty of Audrey’s recipe is in its simplicity: ripe tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil, and pasta. It’s a dish that relies on quality ingredients and love. No frills, no fuss. Just like Audrey.

We recently tried this classic dish, inspired by Parade's deep dive into her recipe, and decided to give it the Table for Two Vintage treatment. A nod to timeless elegance with ingredients that are anything but basic.

Our Vintage-Inspired Take on Audrey’s Favorite Dish

While Audrey used traditional spaghetti, we swapped in our L’Isolina Regenerative Whole-Grain Fusilli, a beautifully textured pasta made from heritage grains. Not only does it hold onto sauce like a dream, it’s better for the planet and your plate. (And let’s be honest, Audrey would approve of something stylish and sustainable.)

We also finish our version with a sprinkle of Spaghetti Dust, an Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino blend that adds just the right amount of zing. Think of it as the red lip of pasta toppings. 🌶️💋

And of course, don’t skip the olive oil. Our Lucesca Extra Virgin Olive Oil is made in small batches and packs a peppery richness that elevates even the most basic tomato sauce into something Oscar worthy.

Want to Eat Like Audrey? Here's What You Need:

L’Isolina Regenerative Whole-Grain Fusilli
Spaghetti Dust Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino Blend
Lucesca Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Serve it up in vintage Italian pottery, light a candle, and you’ve got a meal fit for a screen queen.

🍅 Audrey Hepburn’s Favorite Pasta

Spaghetti al Pomodoro (Vintage-Inspired)
Simple, timeless, and straight from Audrey's weekly rotation.

Ingredients

• 1 lb L’Isolina Regenerative Whole-Grain Fusilli

• 2 tbsp Lucesca Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped (or use quality canned San Marzano)

• 1 handful fresh basil leaves

• Salt, to taste

• Optional: pinch of sugar if tomatoes are too acidic

• Finish with Spaghetti Dust (Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino blend)

Instructions

1. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).

2. Add chopped tomatoes and a pinch of salt. Simmer gently for 20–30 minutes until sauce thickens.

3. Stir in fresh basil leaves and adjust seasoning.

4. Meanwhile, cook L’Isolina Fusilli in salted water until al dente. Drain.

5. Toss pasta with sauce, top with a drizzle of olive oil, and a hearty sprinkle of Spaghetti Dust.

6. Serve with vintage flatware and your favorite black-and-white film for full Audrey effect.

Sprinkle, Stir, Swoon: 2 Ways to Use Spaghetti Dust

The Easiest (and Dreamiest) Spaghetti Dust Pasta

Spaghetti Dust Pasta in three simple steps.

Picture this: you just walked in the door, you're starving, and the last thing you want to do is spend an hour cooking. Enter your new weeknight hero: Spaghetti Dust.

Ingredients

• 1 lb Season and Stir pasta — we love using our L’Isolina Regenerative Whole-Grain Fusilli

• 1/3 cup high-quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil — try our Lucesca "The Tin" for rich, peppery flavor

• 2–3 tablespoons Spaghetti Dust (or to taste)

Instructions

1. Boil your pasta in salted water until perfectly al dente.

2. Drain and toss in a large bowl while still hot.

3. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle generously with Spaghetti Dust.

4. Stir until the pasta is glossy and beautifully coated in garlicky, chili-spiced goodness.

5. Serve immediately—preferably with a glass of wine and zero stress.

That’s it. No sauce. No stress. Just serious flavor.
Spaghetti Dust turns a pantry meal into something that feels like it came from your favorite trattoria.

Zucchini, Cherry Tomato & Herbed Ricotta Flatbread

Zucchini, Cherry Tomato & Herbed Ricotta Flatbread

Got a little more time on your hands? Get ready to make a show-stopping starter (or dinner — who are we kidding). This flatbread is everything: warm, crispy, creamy, fresh, and just the right amount of fancy thanks to our Spaghetti Dust-infused herbed ricotta.

Ingredients

• 1 store-bought flatbread or naan

• 1 zucchini, thinly sliced

• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil — we recommend Lucesca "The Tin"

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 1/2 cup ricotta

• 1–2 tsp Spaghetti Dust (to taste)

• 2–3 tbsp goat cheese, crumbled

• Fresh basil leaves, torn or sliced

• Optional toppings: chili flakes, balsamic glaze, or fresh arugula

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.

2. Toss zucchini and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 15–20 minutes, until golden and juicy.

3. While veggies roast, stir Spaghetti Dust into the ricotta to create your flavorful herbed spread. Taste and adjust if needed.

4. Warm the flatbread in the oven for 2–3 minutes.

5. Spread the herbed ricotta over the warm flatbread, then layer on the roasted veggies.

6. Sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese and finish with fresh basil. Add any extra toppings you love.

Serve it as a starter, slice it up for friends, or eat the whole thing on the couch. No judgment.
Either way, it’s bursting with bold, herby flavor and guaranteed to impress.

Our Story

I’m a veteran with a passion for travel, design, and storytelling, and I dreamed up Table for Two Vintage after a solo journey through Cinque Terre. One evening, when asked, “Table for two?” I confidently replied, “Yes, me and me!”—which led to a lot of laughter as we tried to translate the humor. I was then seated at the most beautiful alfresco table, draped in a charming plaid cloth, adorned with delicate vintage tableware, and topped with the most unforgettable pasta dish of my life.

That moment of wanderlust, warmth, and effortless beauty sparked the idea for this collection.

Through Table for Two Vintage, I bring together curated vintage home goods, entertaining essentials, and globally inspired pieces to help you create your own magical dining moments—whether solo or surrounded by friends.

- With Love, from my table to yours, Becca