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How to make Italian Meatloaf Ingredients: 1 small onion, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 carrot, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 stalk celery, cut into 1-inch pieces 3 garlic cloves 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 large eggs ¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce […]
Stracotto (Italian Pot Roast) Ingredients: 1 5lb boneless beef chuck roast 2 T olive oil 2 onions, chopped 6 garlic cloves 1 1/2 cup dry red wine 2 1/2 cups beef broth 3/4 – 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 Spread salt and pepper generously on beef In Dutch oven, cook […]
Ingredients ½ pound jumbo pasta shells 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion – finely chopped use very generously salt and pepper 3 cloves garlic – minced 1 pound ground beef 2 tablespoon italian herbs 2 cups spaghetti sauce 2 cups ricotta – or cottage cheese 1 cup mozzarella – shredded plus more for topping ½ […]
Cioppino is a rich and flavorful seafood stew that originates from San Francisco, where Italian fishermen would combine the fresh catch of the day with tomatoes, wine, and aromatic herbs to create a hearty and satisfying dish. This recipe features a beautiful medley of shellfish and fish, including littleneck clams, mussels, prawns, and halibut, all […]
Ingredients ¾ cup unsalted butter softened (1 ½ sticks) – if you use salted butter eliminate the salt 1 ½ cups granulated sugar 15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2-3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice juice from one large lemon lemon zest zest from one large lemon ½ teaspoon […]
Warm up with this delightful Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup! Packed with savory Italian sausage, tender pasta, and rich flavors, this comforting dish combines hearty ingredients in a creamy broth that’s perfect for chilly evenings. The addition of fragrant garlic and aromatic herbs elevates each spoonful, making it a satisfying meal the whole family will […]
Ingredients: For the dough 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or 450 grams 2 sticks cold unsalted butter cubed 1/3 cup milk 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 teaspoon sugar For the filling 7 large eggs 32 ounces ricotta drained overnight 1 cup Genoa salami cut into 1/4-inch cubes 1 cup mortadella cut […]
Ingredients: 300 g of 00 flour 4 eggs salt to taste 300 g of minced beef pepper to taste 20 g of grated cheese olive oil to taste 1 white onion 1 clove of garlic 700 g of tomato puree basil to taste Instructions: Start with the dough, sifting the flour which you then pour […]
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 100 g (3.5 oz/7 tablespoons) unsalted butter 130-150 grams (5 oz/1 medium) yellow onion, finely minced 100 grams (3.5 oz/2 small) carrots, peeled and very finely minced 85 grams (3 oz/2 small stalks) celery, very finely minced 300 grams (11 oz) pancetta (cured pork belly), minced in a […]
Ingredients: 400 grams capellini salt 1 small onion 4 garlic cloves 2 red pepperoncini 5 tbsps olive oil 3 tbsps finely chopped parsley peppers Instructions: Step 1: Cook the capellini in boiling salted water according to the package directions until al dente. Step 2: Peel and finely dice the pumpkin. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive […]