* Freshly grated Cook bacon in large saucepan until crisp; drain on paper towel. Discard all but 1 tbsp drippings from skillet. Add onion and red pepper flakes; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 mins. Add marinara sauce and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, in a mixer bowl, beat ricotta, Parmesan, […]
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Pasta With Broccoli Rabe
Cook the broccoli rabe in lightly salted water until just tender. Drain well. Squeeze excess water out by hand. In a large frying pan, melt the butter in the olive oil and sautee garlic for 1-2 min. Coarsly chop the broccoli rabe and add it to the pan. Sautee about 5 min.Add salt and pepper […]
Cauliflower Italiano
IN AN 8″ SKILLET,COOK ONION AND GARLIC IN SALAD DRESSING TILL TENDER;ADD CAULIFLOWERETS AND 1/4 CUP WATER.COOK,COVERED,OVER LOW HEAT FOR 10 MINUTES.ADD GREEN PEPPER;COOK TILL CAULIFLOWER IS TENDER,ABOUT 5 MINUTES.STIIR IN REMAINING INGREDIENTS;HEAT THROUGH.SERVES 6
Italian Vegetable Salad
1. Combine VEG-ALL, beans, onion and celery in bowl. 2. Make dressing of oil, vinegar, sugar, basil and garlic; blend well and pour over vegetable bean mixture. 3. Let stand several hours or overnight to marinate. 4. Add olives, tomatoes and parsley before serving.
Pasta Twists With Asparagus Sauce
Melt butter in olive oil and lightly sautee asparagus tips. Remove and set aside. Add flour to the pan and mix well. Slowly add the 1/2 and 1/2 mixing well to avoid lumps. Keep on low heat. Crumble flavor cube and add to mixture. Mix well and salt and pepper to taste.Add tips and serve […]
Chicken, Mostly Parmesan
Lots of chicken breasts (whatever will fit in your pan(s) Some of your favorite seasonings I usually use Sesame Oil soy Sauce Garlic paste Lime juice Freshly grated Parmesan cheese Preheat oven to 350-375. Prepare chicken breasts and place in cooking dish. Mix together seasonings and lightly brush on chicken. Cover chicken with a light […]
Unos Deep Pan Pizza
-FILLING – 1 lb Mozzarella, sliced 1 lb Sausage, removed from the Casing and crumbled 1 cn Whole tomatos, drained and Coarsely crushed 2 c Cloves, peeled and minced 3 ts Dried oregano,OR 5 Fresh basil leaves, Shredded 4 tb Freshly grated Parmesan Cheese Pour the warm water into a large mixing bowl and dissolve […]
Schiacciata Con Noci (cornmeal Flatbread With Walnuts)
Stir the yeast into the water & let proof for 10 minutes. Stir in the olive oil. Combine the cornmeal, flour & salt. Whisk 2 c of htis mixture into the yeast. Stir in the remainder & then knead for 10 minutes until smooth. Knead in the walnuts. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover […]
Shrimp-pesto Salad
Cook macaroni as directed on package. Rinse in cold water and drain; toss with oil. Mix pesto, olives, vinegar and tomatoes in large bowl. Arrange 2 cups macaroni and 2 cups spinach on olive mixture; repeat with remaining macaroni and spinach. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Add shrimp. Toss and sprinkle with cheese. […]
Broiled Eggplant Parmigiana
Coat A Large Nonstick Skillet With Cooking Spray; Add Oil & Place Over Medium-High Heat Until Hot. Add Onions & Garlic; Saute 5 Min. OR Until Tender. Add Tomatoes, Oregano, Salt, Pepper & Bay Leaf. Cover & Cook About 25 Min. OR Until Tomatoes Are Tender. Remove From Heat. Discard Bay Leaf. Put Tomato Mixture […]