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Penne With Gorgonzola, Mushrooms (Porcini ) And Pancetta

Penne With Gorgonzola, Mushrooms (Porcini ) And Pancetta Ingredients 12.3oz / 350g Penne (or pasta of choice) 3/4 cup / 180ml Double/Heavy Cream, at room temp 5.3oz / 150g Pancetta, diced (can sub bacon) 5.3oz / 150g Mushrooms, sliced (I use Chestnut Mushrooms) 3.5oz / 100g Gorgonzola, diced into large chunks 1 Leek, trimmed and […]

Italian Anise Cookies

Ingredients: FOR THE COOKIES: 1 stick unsalted butter (8 tablespoons) 3 large eggs 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons anise extract FOR THE ICING: 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons whole or 2% milk 1/4 teaspoon anise extract 1 tablespoon nonpareils Instructions: […]

Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 Recipe Italian Dressing 1 20 oz. bag refrigerated cheese tortellini 1 cucumber peeled, sliced and quartered 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved 1 6 oz.can black olives drained and halved 1 orange bell pepper chopped 2 tablespoons chopped pepperoncini 8 oz. fresh mozzarella balls quartered 8 oz. sliced salami chopped Optional: feta cheese, Parmesan, […]

Creamy Chicken Mushroom Pasta

Ingredients: 3 cups bow-tie pasta For Chicken: 2 tbsp salted butter 2 lbs chicken cutlets 1/3 cup all-purpose flour divided into 1/4 cup and 2 tbsp 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 tsp dried 1/2 tsp garlic powder Fresh cracked pepper For Creamy Mushroom Wine Sauce: 2 tbsp salted butter […]

Orecchiette With Sausage And Broccoli

Ingredients: 1 pound orecchiette 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 pound sweet or spicy Italian sausage, removed from casings 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup chicken broth 1 pound broccoli florets ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes 3 tablespoons unsalted butter ½ cup freshly grated pecorino Romano Instructions: Bring a large […]

Ricotta Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients: 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil or canola oil 2 ½ ounces prosciutto – thinly sliced, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces, or pancetta, or bacon 1 onions minced ¾ cup ricotta cheese ½ cup Parmesan cheese ½ cup peas, frozen thawed salt and black pepper to taste 24 sweet bell peppers – baby, about 2 1/2 […]

Italian Spinach, Tomato and Orzo Soup

This Italian Spinach, Tomato, and Orzo Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that brings together the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. Packed with nutritious vegetables, aromatic herbs, and wholesome orzo pasta, this soup is both comforting and satisfying. The fire-roasted tomatoes add depth, while the addition of pesto provides a burst of herbal goodness. […]

Orecchiette With Sausage And Broccoli Rabe

Ingredients: Salt 8 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casing removed 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 pinch red chile flakes 1 bunch (12 to 14 ounces) broccoli rabe, tough ends trimmed, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces 12 ounces (3 1/2 cups) dry orecchiette pasta 1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese […]

Paccheri Con Zucchine E Gamberi

Ingredients: 500 gr. Paccheri type pasta 1 garlic extra virgin olive oil to taste 1 glass of white wine 200 gr. cleaned and peeled prawns 2 courgettes parsley to taste Salt and Pepper To Taste Instructions: Brown the poached garlic in a pan with oil. As soon as the oil becomes fragrant, add the prawns […]

Pizzelle (Italian Christmas Cookies)

Ingredients: 3 large eggs 3/4 cup (149g) granulated sugar 3/8 teaspoon table salt 1 teaspoon King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract 1 3/4 cups (210g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 8 tablespoons (113g) unsalted butter, melted Instructions: In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the eggs, […]