Peppers And Eggs This was a Saturday favorite at our house. Nonna would whip up either peppers and eggs or potatoes and eggs (see our recipe) and serve with a platter of cured meats and cheeses and of course, fresh hot bread, used a seeded twist. Peppers and Eggs is a very versatile dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is easy and economical. You can serve as a sandwich or on a plate with a side of bread. Either way it is scrumptious! Ingredients 3 red bell peppers- cleaned, cored, and cut into strips 1 […]
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Peas with Pasta and Ricotta Salata This dish is incredibly easy to make and yet so flavorful and satisfying. This dish can be served as a main dish, just add some hot garlic bread or hot Italian bread with some olive oil for dipping. This dish can also serve up well as a side dish. It pairs well with roasted chicken or a roast beef and seasonal vegetables. Ingredients 2 – 15 oz cans peas 1 large onion finely cut 1 16 oz box Shell pasta, Elbow pasta or Ditalini pasta 4 – 6 ozs sliced ricotta salata Extra virgin […]
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Peas and Pasta this pasta and peas dish is a simple and versatile Italian meal that can range from a quick, weeknight butter-and-cheese toss to a more complex dinner. Ingredients 2 – 15 oz cans peas 1 large onion finely cut 1 16 oz box Shell pasta, Elbow pasta or Ditalini pasta Extra virgin olive oil Salt Black Pepper Red pepper flakes 2 chicken bouillon cubes 1/4 cup white wine Directions 1 In a large skillet, cover the bottom with olive oil. Add 1/2 tsp of salt, 1/2 tsp pepper and 1/8 tsp red pepper. Add onion and sauté till […]
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Nonna’s Pizza Pie Grandma would make her delicious homemade pizza every Friday night and family and neighbors would gather around her kitchen table to enjoy her amazing pizza. This was and still is our kick off to the weekend! Ingredients 1 cup water1 teaspoons sugar1 package self rising yeast2 cups all purpose flour1 teaspoon salt2 tablespoon olive oil Marinara sauce:1 can crushed tomatoes1 can tomato paste3 garlic cloves chopped1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp black Pepper1/4 tsp red pepper flakes3/4 cup white wine3 tablespoons sugarExtra virgin Olive oil Topping:1 large fresh mozzarella sliced1/2 cup grated cheese12 fresh basil leaves Directions 1. In […]
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Manicotti In our house, manicotti was served at a special meal or at a holiday dinner like Thanksgiving , Easter and Christmas Day. This recipe makes about 30 manicotti so it’s perfect for larger gatherings . The manicotti serve up well with your favorite meat sauce, check out our Sunday Sauce recipe, or Marinara sauce and a side salad or it can be paired with a meat like roast beef, london broil or chicken cutlets. Ingredients 4-28oz cans San Marzano crushed tomatoes 2-12oz can tomato paste 8 cloves garlic chopped extra virgin olive oil salt black pepper red pepper flakes […]
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Homemade Cavatelli Pasta Homemade cavatelli (aka hats) is simple to make and requires only a few ingredients but is so delicious! Try this fresh pasta with our Cavatelli and Broccoli recipe or with a meat sauce. Ingredients 4 cups all purpose flour 2 cups warm water 3 eggs beaten 1tsp salt Steps: On a clean dry surface pour out the flour. With your hands, push the middle part away creating a circular well. In the middle of the flour, the well, pour in the beaten egg and 1 cup of warm water and the salt. Working from the outside in, […]
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Green Beans With Cannellini Beans, Potatoes and Tomatoes This is a delicious, colorful, and meatless meal that is so easy to whip up anytime. It’s also versatile and economical. This is great as a main dish or as a side paired with pork, beef, or chicken. Ingredients 1lb trimmed and cleaned green beans 1 15oz can Cannellini Beans 15 baby potatoes cut in half ½ pint cherry tomatoes cut in half 3 cloves of garlic minced Extra Virgin Olive Oil Salt and pepper to taste Directions 1. Cover the bottom of a pan with EVO. 2. Add the garlic and […]
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Fresh Tomato Sauce It wouldn’t be summer without fresh tomato sauce made from garden tomatoes and basil. This recipe is versatile and is great over pasta especially homemade pasta (see our recipe for ravioli and cavatelli) but it can also be enjoyed over chicken or fish. Ingredients 8-10 large tomatoes- cleaned and cut into wedges 1 -12oz can tomato paste 4 cloves garlic chopped extra virgin olive oil salt black pepper red pepper flakes 12 fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup white wine 4 tbs sugar Directions In a saucepan, cover the bottom with olive oil. Add 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 […]
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Fettuccine Pasta This was our traditional pasta for Christmas Eve. We simply called it strips. Nonna would wake up at 5am on Christmas Eve morning, drag out her huge macaroni board and start making the pasta strips. She would serve this pasta with her Calamari Sauce (see recipe), which was so delicious. For more about the Christmas Eve menu please visit our blog post. Ingredients 4 cups all purpose flour2 cups warm water3 eggs beaten1tsp salt Directions 1. On a clean dry surface pour out the flour.2. With your hands, push the middle part away creating a circular well.3. In […]
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Eggplant Parmigiana This is a classic dish, rich in taste, texture and layers. This is a versatile dish, great for large or small gatherings. Can be served as a main dish, side dish or in an Italian hero. Try to find the freshest mozzarella for the best taste. Ingredients 2 large eggplants salt black pepper flour for coating breadcrumbs 2 eggs milk 4 fresh mozzarella balls 2 cup Grated cheese 12 basil leaves For sauce: 2 cans crushed tomatoes 1 can tomato paste 1 cup white wine 4 tablespoons sugar salt black pepper red pepper flakes 4 cloves garlic chopped […]
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