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 […]
Ingredients: 8 oz small pasta (I used radiatore) 8 oz fresh mozzarella, diced 4 oz sliced mushrooms 2 1/2 oz turkey pepperoni, halved 2 1/2 oz baby spinach 3 cups diced tomatoes 1 large cubanelle pepper, diced 1/2 red onion, diced for the dressing: 2 oz olive oil 2 oz […]
Ingredients:12 oz rainbow rotini, cooked12 oz marinated artichoke hearts, drained and marinade reserved8 oz mozzarella, diced1/2 English cucumber, diced1/2 large red onion, diced6 radishes, sliced thinly1 stalk celery, diced2 cups halved campari tomatoes1/3 cup diced green onion (green parts only)1/3 cup sliced spiced olive-cured green olives dressing:1/4 cup marinade from […]
Ingredients: 1 lb shells, cooked to package instructions 10-12 oz ricotta 4 oz sliced fresh mozzarella sauce: 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 28 oz canned ground tomatoes 1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano or Italian herb mix 2 tablespoons olive oil meatballs: 1 lb ground chicken 1/2 cup […]
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 […]
Quick notes: If your leftover risotto is very cold from being refrigerated, let it sit out a few minutes to allow it to come closer to room temperature. This will help ensure that the final product will be heated all the way through and it will be little easier to […]
Ingredients: For the sauce: 58 oz canned coarse ground (or crushed) tomatoes 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil salt pepper for the eggplant: 2 eggplants, striped* and sliced in 1/4 inch wide slices 1 cup matzo meal or bread crumbs […]
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 […]
Ingredients: 1 lb lasagna noodles parmesan for sprinkling for the cheese filling: 15 oz ricotta 3/4 cup steamed rapini* 3/4 cup shredded asiago 1 cup shredded mozzarella 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 2 eggs for the sauce: 1 large onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 carrots, peeled and chopped 6 oz […]
Ingredients:64 oz whole tomatoes (in juice), hand crushed1/2 lb fresh lump crab meat4 cloves garlic, minced1 onion, diced1 carrot, minced1 cup ricotta cheese1/2 cup red wine1/2 cup PLUS 2 tablespoons grated Asiago (divided)1/4 cup PLUS 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella (divided)1 egg4 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons heavy cream1/4 teaspoon nutmegsaltwhite pepperjumbo […]