Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup dried elbow macaroni 3 oz gruyere, shredded 8 oz brick extra sharp cheddar, shredded 1 cup whole milk 1 teaspoon ground mustard powder 1 teaspoon hot paprika 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup flour 1 1/2 cup roasted spaghetti squash* 3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs (I used leftover cheese bread) sea salt freshly […]
Ingredients: 1 oz dried porcini mushrooms 4 cups boiling water for the sauce: 2 lb sweet Italian sausage (casing removed if necessary) 1 large onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 big carrot, diced 2 28-oz canned petite diced tomatoes 1 cup dry white wine 1 cup whole milk salt pepper for the filling: 1 […]
Ingredients: for the sauce: 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 3/4 lb ground lamb 28 oz canned whole tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon crushed rosemary 4 sprigs worth of thyme leaves 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 tablespoons merlot vinegar […]
Ingredients: for the sauce: 2 lb bulk Italian sausage (casing removed if necessary) 1 large onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cubanelle pepper, minced 56 oz canned coarse ground tomatoes 14 oz canned diced tomatoes 6 oz tomato paste 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar red wine (optional) 10 basil leaves salt pepper for the pasta: […]
Ingredients: 1 3/4 to 2 lb cubed eggplant 28 oz canned crushed tomato 14 oz canned diced tomato 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 large cubanelle pepper, diced 1 red onion, diced 3 tablespoons minced oregano 3 tablespoons minced basil 1 tablespoon olive oil freshly ground black pepper 1 lb pasta (I used cavatappi aka cellentani) […]
Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti 28 oz canned crushed or ground tomatoes 28 oz canned diced tomatoes 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 small to medium carrots, diced 1 jarred whole pimiento, diced 1 onion, diced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon basil, finely chopped 1 tablespoon oregano, finely chopped 1 tablespoon Italian parsley, finely chopped 1 […]
Ingredients: 1 medium to large butternut squash, sliced lengthwise and seeds removed 1/4 cup Parmesan 1 lb lasagna noodles olive oil for the filling: 1 large bunch Swiss chard, chopped 1 medium onion, diced 15 oz ricotta cheese 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 […]
Ingredients: 1 lb ziti, cooked to package instructions cheese mixture: 15 oz ricotta 1/4 cup shredded Italian cheese 10 oz rapini, chopped and steamed 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 egg sauce: 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 28 oz canned ground tomatoes 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter meatballs: 1 lb ground chicken […]
Ingredients: 8 eggs, beaten 4 strips of cooked, crisp bacon, crumbled 3 1/2 (loose, not packed) cups cooked spaghetti 1 cup cherry tomatoes 1/2 cup basil, chopped 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 425. Grease an 8×8 pan. In a small bowl, stir together eggs, pepper, basil, cheese, bacon, and tomatoes. […]
Ingredients: 12 oz short tubular pasta like penne or ziti for the sauce:3/4 lb ground beef32 oz can tomatoes in puree, chopped*1 onion, chopped1 carrot, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced3 tablespoons tomato paste2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon red pepper flakes1 teaspoon oreganopepper for the cheese mixture:15 ounce ricotta cheese5 oz frozen chopped spinach1 egg4 oz grated […]