INGREDIENTS 6 cups of chicken broth or vegetable broth 4 clove of crushed garlic 1 onion chopped 2 15oz cans of cannellini beans 2 150z cans of crushed tomatoes 1 teaspoons dried oregano 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup of red wine 1 … Read More →
Category Archives: Pasta
Deep Fried Mac and Cheese Balls
6 servings Deep Fried Mac and Cheese Balls can be rolled small for appetizers or larger for an entree. You will find that it is easy to make in steps while doing other things in the kitchen because it is definitely a make ahead dish … Read More →
Manicotti Stuffed with Chanterelle Mushrooms, Chicken and Spinach
Large manicotti noodles are stuffed with an aromatic blend of marinated chicken, spinach, Chanterelle mushrooms, ricotta cheese, egg, basil, oregano and marjoram. Blanket with a velvety Alfredo sauce, top with mozzarella cheese and bake to perfection. Ingredients 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, or turkey … Read More →
Spinach and Tortellini Soup
INGREDIENTS • 1 pound of fresh baby spinach • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped • 2 cloves of garlic, chopped • 2 Tbls of extra virgin olive oil • 1 Tbls of butter • 1 quart of chicken broth or stock • 1/2 tsp … Read More →
Shrimp Scampi Pasta
(Serves Two) Ingredients: * 4 tablespoons olive oil * 10 large shrimp, peeled and deveined * 4 ounces baby shrimp * flour * 1/2 cup diced tomatoes * 2 tablespoons chopped garlic * 1/2 cup white wine * 1/2 cup clam juice * 2 tablespoons … Read More →
Acini-de-pepe with Garlic and Olives
1/2 pound acini di pepe or orzo (1 1/4 cups) 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoon unsalted butter 4 garlic cloves, minced (1 1/2 tablespoon) 1/4 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped fine 2 teaspoons chives, cut fine. Cook acini di … Read More →
Fusilli Mediterraneo
Ingredients: 1/2 Tbsp. sliced garlic 2 Tbsp. fresh Italian parsley 2 Tbsp. fresh basil Pinch of crushed red pepper Black pepper & salt to taste 4 Tbsp. olive oil 2 oz. dry white wine 8 oz. chopped fresh tomato 2 oz. heavy cream 4 medium … Read More →
Gemelli with Rapini, Sausage and Raisins
Serve it with a simple green salad and a crust of country bread Ingredients: 1 pound Gemelli or other small shell-shaped pasta 1 pound (about 4 links) sweet Italian sausage 1 bunch broccoli rabe, stem bottoms trimmed, washed well 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 … Read More →
Grilled Chicken and Pasta Salad with Arugula Pesto and Feta
Ingredients 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts Olive oil Salt to taste Ground Pepper to taste 2 teaspoons paprika 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 11/2 teaspoon dried leaf oregano 1 teaspoon dried thyme For Pesto 1 bunch fresh arugula, tough stems removed, washed and … Read More →
Goat Cheese Pasta with Cherries and Sage
Serves 4 Ingredients 2 oz soft mild goat cheese (1/2 cup) 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta 1/2 cup hot water 3½ Tbsp unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup very small sage leaves, or larger leaves cut into thin strips 12 oz tart cherries, pitted and halved … Read More →
Penne and Asparagus with Wild Leek Pesto
2 servings Ingredients: 8 ounces penne pasta 10 asparagus stocks, trimmed 1/2 cup wild leeks/ramps (roots trimmed and roughly chopped) 1/2 cup basil 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 cup pine nuts (toasted) salt and pepper to taste … Read More →
Farfalle with Sea Bass
(Serves 2) Ingredients: * 2 oz. of shallots * 6 oz. of fresh cut tomatoes (plum or cherry) * 6 oz. of white mushrooms * 4 oz. of brandy * 1 pint of heavy cream * 4 tbsp. of olive oil * 16 to 18 … Read More →