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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 salt 4 large eggs ¼ cup of grated parmesan 2 tbsp of chopped fresh basil plus more for garnish Directions: Heat oil in a skillet and add the chopped onion. Gently fry the onion until cooked through. Add the crushed tomato, chili flakes, basil and salt to the skillet. Cook on medium low for 10 minutes until slightly thicken. Make 4 indentations


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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