Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni Ingredients (8 Servings) 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 cups spinach, chopped 1½ cups ricotta ½ cup Parmesan, grated Sea salt, to taste Fresh ground black pepper, to taste 8 cannelloni ¼ cup parsley, chopped Béchamel sauce: 3 butter 3 flour 4 cups milk [...]
Bacon Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese Bacon Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese Ingredients (4 Servings) 2 cups elbow macaroni 4 quarts cold water ¼ tsp. sea salt 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil 2 cups whole milk 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs 1 tbsp. butter, melted ½ cup heavy cream 1 cup Velveeta, cubed 1 cup extra sharp cheddar, [...]
Pasta Carbonara with Bacon & Cream Sauce Pasta Carbonara with Bacon & Cream Sauce Ingredients (4 Servings) 1 lb. spaghetti 2 large egg yolks ½ cup heavy cream 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil ½ lb. bacon, diced 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving pinch of nutmeg [...]
Homemade Meat Sauce Homemade Meat Sauce Ingredients (8 Servings) 2 lb ground round ½ lb ground pork 3 jumbo tomatoes, diced 56 oz. Cento crushed tomatoes 3 oz. Cento tomato paste ½ jumbo yellow onion, peeled and diced 5 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup red wine 2 tsp. basil 2 tsp. oregano 1 tsp. crushed [...]
Basil Walnut Pesto INGREDIENTS (12 Servings) 4 cups basil leaves 3 cloves garlic, peeled 1/2 cup walnuts, roasted 1/2 cup Reggiano Parmigiano 2 tbsp. lemon juice 1 tbsp. lemon zest red pepper flakes, to taste 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, add more if needed freshly cracked black pepper, to taste sea salt, to taste [...]
Italian Baked Macaroni INGREDIENTS (Serves 6-8) 4 oz Sliced Prosciutto 16 oz Elbow Macaroni 8 oz Fontina Cheese, shredded 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese, shredded 3/4 cup Imported Italian Reggiano Parmigiano Cheese, grated 1/2 tsp Nutmeg 3/4 cup Heavy Cream 2 tbsp Butter, plus extra for greasing the pan 1 lb Anna Cavatappi 1/4 cup Cento [...]
A hearty gnocchi dish with sausage in a robust red wine and tomato sauce. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes INGREDIENTS (Serves 4-6) 6 Italian Sausage Links 3 tbsp Imported Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Red Onion, finely chopped 1 tsp Minced Garlic 1 jar Traditional Passata Sauce (24 oz) 2 tsp Fennel Seed [...]
This hearty one-pot meal combines chicken breast, tomatoes, olives and roasted peppers over a bed of long fusilli. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes INGREDIENTS (Serves 4-6) 5 tbsp Olive Oil 1 cup White Onion, diced 2 tbsp Minced Garlic ½ tsp Chicken Breasts, cubed 1 cup Green Peppers, diced Fine Sicilian Sea Salt, to [...]
Shredded chicken breast tossed with fettucine, tender broccoli rabe and roasted pignoli nuts in a parsley lemon pan sauce. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes INGREDIENTS (Serves 4-6) ½ cup Pignoli Nuts 4 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 lb Broccoli Rabe 1 lb Fettuccine, reserve ½ cup of pasta water 1 can Low Sodium [...]
Jumbo shells stuffed with a ricotta, mozzarella, and pea mixture then baked in a tomato sauce. This hearty comfort dish can be prepared ahead of time for a satisfying meal the whole family will enjoy. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour INGREDIENTS (Serves 6) 6 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 6 cloves Garlic, peeled [...]