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Baked Rotini
Marinara sauce Ingredients: 2 28 ozs can of crushed tomatoes 2 whole carrots 3/4 tsp of each: parsley, basil, salt, pepper 1 tbsp olive oil A pinch of crushed chili pepper Remaining Ingredients: 16 ounces of rotini pasta 1 pound ground beef 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1/2-inch chunks 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, grated 1½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (divided) Directions: Add all the sauce ingredients to a small saucepan. B


Chicken Parmesan
Marinara sauce Ingredients: 1 15 ozs can of tomato puree 1 whole carrot 1/8 tsp of each: parsley, basil, salt, pepper 1 tsp olive oil A pinch of crushed chili pepper Breaded Chicken Ingredients: 1 lb. of skinless, boneless chicken breasts butterflied 3 large eggs beaten 1 1/2 cups of seasoned breadcrumbs 1 cup of flour 1/4 cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 4 ounces of mozzarella (about 2 cups) 1 cups of freshly grated parmesan Directions: Add all the sauce ingredients


Italian Beef Pot Roast Submarines
Ingredients: 3 lb. chuck roast Salt & pepper to taste 2 tbsp of butter 1 large sprig of rosemary 1 large sprig of thyme 1 cup of dry red cooking wine 1 12 oz jar of roasted red peppers 1 12 oz jar of Giardiniera in Oil (1/4 cup per sub) 12 slices of provolone cheese (1/4 cup per sub) Oregano for taste Directions: Remove roast from the fridge 1 hour prior to cooking. Salt & pepper roast to taste. Pre-heat a slow cooker on high. Place the roast topped with butter in the slow


Pasta Con Pisselli
Ingredients : ½ tsp of powdered onion 1 tbsp of olive oil 2 frozen 10oz packages of sweet peas 2 10.5 oz can of crushed tomatoes 2 cups of small pasta squares or shells 4 cups of water 1/8 cup of red wine Salt & Pepper to taste Directions : Add tomatoes, onion powder, peas, olive oil, red wine and water. Bring it to a boil and cook for 2 hours. Add in the pasta and cook for 10 minute


Manicotti
Stuffing Ingredients: 4 measuring cups of grated mozzarella cheese 1 5oz package of fresh Spinach 2 lbs. of ricotta cheese 6 large eggs 2 cups of freshly grated parmesan cheese 1 tsp each of salt & pepper Stuffing Directions: Cook the spinach in a double boiler for 10 minutes. Using a large spoon squeeze out excess water. Place all the above ingredients in food processor and blend until completely combined. Place stuffing in a large bowl. Cover and place in the fridge overni


Margherita Pizza in a Red Sauce
Makes 3 doughs Make 1 dough 1 1/2 cups warm water 5 ozs warm water 4 cups of pizza flour 1 ½ cups flour 2 teaspoons of salt ¾ teaspoon salt ¼ cup olive oil


Homemade Pesto
Ingredients: 2 cups of fresh basil washed and patted dry 2/3 cups of freshly grated parmigano cheese 1/3 cup of pine nuts ½ cup of extra...


Eggs in Purgatory
Ingredients: 1/8 cup of extra virgin olive oil 1/3 of an onion finely chopped 1 14.5 oz can crushed tomatoes ½ tsp chili flakes ½ tsp...


Porchetta Pork Roast
Ingredients: 3 ½ lbs. skin, boneless pork tenderloin roast ¼ cup chopped fennel fronds ¼ cup of chopped fresh rosemary 2 tsp of chopped...


Rocotta Lemon Tart
Pastry Ingredients: ½ cup of olive oil ½ cup of caster sugar 5 egg yolks 2 ½ cups of flour Filling Ingredients: ¾ of olive oil 1 ½ cups...


Stracciatella – Italian Soup
Ingredients: 40 ozs of chicken broth 4 eggs Grated Lemon from 1 lemon ½ cup of freshly grated parmigiano cheese Salt & pepper to taste 1...


Pork Chops in a Creamy Radish Sauce
Ingredients: 4 thick, boneless Pork Chops ½ cup of flour 1 egg ¼ cup of milk 1 cup of seasoned breadcrumbs 1/8 cup of freshly grated...


Sicilian Cutlets
Ingredients: 2 lbs. of chicken cutlets 1 1/3 cups of breadcrumbs 1/3 cup of parmigano cheese grated 2 tsp dried parsley 2 tbsp of...


Sicilian Eggplant Stew - Caponata
An excellent veggie meal! Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2 large eggplants (cubed) 2 14.5-ounce cans of diced tomatoes 1/2 cup capers (rinsed)...


Five Cheese Tortellini Bake
Crispy on top and juicy inside Serves 6 to 8 people Ingredients: · 2 (28 ounce) cans of crushed tomatoes · 1 tablespoon of...


Palestini Lasagna
This is a rich filling meal Pasta (recipe below) 2 Pound of Whole Mozzarella (from counter) 1 Wedge of parmesan cheese (From Costco) Béchamel Sauce (recipe below) Pasta : 5 1/2 cups of Flour 5 Eggs 1 Tsp of Salt 3 Tbsp Olive Oil Directions: - Place all in an electric mixer using hook attachment - Mix until combined and nothing is stuck to the bottom, add a tiny amount of olive oil if still sticking. - Let dough rest for 20 mins covered (on flour surface) - Cut into


Instant Pot Risoto
Much faster and less work! Ingredients: 5 tbsp of butter 1 onion 2 tsp of black truffle oil 1 ½ cups of arborio rice ½ white wine 4 cups...


Chicken Piccata Meatballs
Ingredients for meatballs: 2 lbs. of ground chicken 2 large eggs whisked 1 tbsp of black truffle oil 3 tbsp of olive oil 1 cup of panko...


The Palestini Family Ravioli
Every time I make these the family devours them in seconds! Ingredients: Homemade Pasta: Combine Stuffing: 5 ½ Cups of All-purpose Flour...


Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
This particular photo is a leftover verion and tastes even better like many leftover, reheated meals! Servings: 6 ...
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