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Saltimbocca Alla Romana

POUND VEAL CUTLETS to flatten them. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Lay 1 sage leaf on each piece of veal and top with 1/2 slice prosciutto. Pin cutlets together with toothpicks. Melt butter with oil in a large skillet. Lightly flour veal bundles and saute over medium heat 2 minutes to a side (in two […]

Italian Pasta Fajoile

Break spaghetti into 1 1/2inch pieces. In a deep skillet saute onions in olive oil until translucent and brown. Add tomatoes, tomato paste and pepper. Lower heat to simmer and cook slowly for 20 minutes. Bring 3 qts water to full boil. Add 2 Tbs salt and cook pasta al dente. Add beans to cooking […]

Italian Christmas Bread

If possible, check temperature of warm water with a thermometer. Sprinkle yeast over water in a large bowl, stirring until dissolved. Add 1/2 cup sugar, salt, 1/2 cup butter, 3 eggs, the egg yolk and 3 cups flour; beat with wooden spoon or electric mixer until smooth, about 2 minutes. Gradually, add remaining flour; mix […]

Pasta Con Il Tonno (pasta With Tuna)

Heat oil in saute pan and cook chile and garlic few minutes. Cool slightly, then addtomatoes and salt to taste. Cook 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to directions on package. Add tuna to tomato mixture and simmer few minutes to heat through. Remove chile and garlic. Pour sauce over drained pasta. Garnish with chopped […]

Creamy Italian Toss

Prepare spaghetti according to package directions. Rinse and drain in cold water. In a small bowl, stir together next 5 ingredients. Set aside. In a large bowl mix together remaining ingredients. Add dressing, toss well to coat. Cover and chill for 2 hours. 4-6 servings.

Easy Chicken Cacciatore

* Cut into thin strips ** 48oz Old World Style or use home made *** Red or Yellow; cut into thin strips **** Cut into thin strips Heat olive oil and red pepper in a Dutch oven on medium-high heat. Add chicken and saute 5 mins. or until golden brown. Remove chicken from oven with […]

Oranges With Sweet Basil Zabaglione

Using a vegetable peeler, remove a strip of zest from one of the oranges and chop enough to measure 1/4 tsp. Using a knife, peel skin and pith from oranges and cut in between the membranes to remove the sections. Using hands, lightly crush the basil sprigs and toss in a large bowl with the […]

Biscotti Di Prato (little Almond Cookies)

Preheat the oven to 375F. Place both the blanched and unblanched almonds on a cookie sheet and toast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, until golden brown. Grind 4 ounces of mixed blanched and unblanched almonds very fine, then cut the remaining toasted almonds into two or three pieces each. Place the flour on […]

Pesto (basil Sauce)

Puree all the ingredients in a blender or in a food processor. Or, if you want to do it the traditional way, pound the basil leaves, garlic, salt & nuts together with a mortar & pestle & then beat in the olive oil. Use in soups or toss with hot pasta & serve as a […]

Three-cheese Manicotti

Blend tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce mix, and 1 1/2 cup water. Simmer, uncovered for 10-12 minutes. Meanwhile, combine 1 cup mozzarella, cottage cheese, and Parmesan. Add eggs, parsley, salt, and pepper; mix lightly. Stuff manicotti shells with cheese mixture, using about 1/4 cup for each. Pour 1/2 cup of sauce mixture in to 12 x […]

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