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Salsicce E Potatoes Al Forno (Oven Baked Sausages And Potatoes)

Ingredients: 8 Italian pork and fennel sausages 500g desiree potatoes, peeled, cut into 4cm cubes 3 tablespoons (60g) extra virgin olive oil  1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 tablespoons rosemary, finely chopped 200g Italian peeled tomatoes (preferably San Marzano), roughly chopped Sea salt, freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Step 1: Preheat the oven to 200°C […]

Homemade Mortadella

Ingredients: 8 oz boneless lean beef, cut into large cubes 8 oz lean pork, cut into large cubes 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 tsp garlic, minced 1/2 oz kosher salt 12 oz pork back fat, cut into large cubes 10 oz crushed ice + more for chilling 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 […]

Bolognese Lasagna

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons (½ stick) salted butter 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, cut into rough 1-inch pieces 1 medium celery stalk, cut into rough 1-inch pieces 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into rough 1-inch pieces 2 28-ounce cans whole tomatoes 1½ pounds boneless beef short ribs, cut into rough 1-inch […]

Ziti With Bolognese Sauce

Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef and 1 lb. ground pork Olive oil Onion (chopped) Garlic (chopped) Grated carrot White wine Salt & pepper 2 cans plum tomatoes or 2 bottles home canned tomatoes Fresh basil Instructions: Brown meat in a bit of olive oil. Drain the liquid. Add more oil, chopped onion, garlic and grated […]

Creamy Chicken Piccata

Creamy Chicken Piccata is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich and tangy sauce, perfect for a special dinner at home. This recipe features lightly breaded chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection, then topped with a luxurious sauce made with white wine, garlic, capers, lemon juice, chicken stock, and cream. The […]

Pumpkin Ravioli

How to make Pumpkin Ravioli Ingredients: Pumpkin Filling: Yields 24 Raviolis made in a Rav mold. 1 15oz can (small) Pure Pureed Pumpkin *Not Pumpkin Pie Filling* I used Libby’s. 1/4 tsp fresh grated Nutmeg 2 1/2 Tbls Brown Sugar 1/2 tsp Salt 1/4 tsp fresh ground Pepper Instructions: Line a mesh strainer with paper […]

Zuppa Di Pesce

Zuppa Di Pesce Ingredients For the tomato base: 2-3 cloves of garlic 1 peperoncino (or a pinch of red pepper flakes) Olive oil A can of best quality San Marzano tomatoes, passed through a food mill Salt and pepper A few sprigs of fresh parsley, finely chopped A splash of white wine For the seafood: […]

Seafood Sauce With Linguine

Seafood Sauce With Linguine Ingredients 2 (28-ounce) cans peeled Italian plum tomatoes 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 large garlic cloves, smashed 2 cups bottled clam juice (16 ounces) 2 large thyme sprigs 4 large basil leaves Pinch of sugar Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 pounds cleaned baby squid, sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch […]

Italian Meatball Soup

Ingredients 1 pound meatballs see note 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 medium onion chopped 4 cloves garlic minced 1 (28 fluid ounce) can crushed tomatoes I used fire roasted 4 cups beef broth 1/2 red bell pepper chopped small 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional 1.5 cups fusilli pasta 1/4 […]

Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca Recipe

Spaghetti alla Puttanesca is a classic Italian pasta dish known for its bold and robust flavors. With a combination of salty anchovies, briny capers, pungent garlic, and tangy tomatoes, it’s a dish that packs a punch with every bite. This recipe is quick and easy to prepare, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or […]