Double Tomato Bruschetta
Posted on March 5, 2008 - Filed Under Breads, Party Food, Side Dishes, Italian | Leave a Comment
6 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
3 cloves minced garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup fresh basil, stems removed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 French baguette
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Layered Meatball Casserole recipe
Posted on February 28, 2008 - Filed Under Italian, Beef | Leave a Comment
1 layer raw sliced potatoes
1 layer sliced onions
1 layer 1-inch bacon strips - uncooked
1 layer sliced green bell pepper
1 layer sliced carrots
1 layer small meatballs - uncooked
1 layer cheese slices
3 tablespoons uncooked rice
Salt and pepper
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 cup milk
Chicken Manicotti with Chive Cream Sauce
Posted on October 27, 2007 - Filed Under Pastas & Sauces, Italian | Leave a Comment
12 Manicotti pasta shells
8 oz Whipped cream cheese with chives&onion
2/3 cup Milk
1/4 cup Romano cheese grated
2 cups Cooked chicken chopped
1 10 oz pkg frozen broccoli, (chopped) thawed, and drained
1 4 oz jar pimiento chopped and drained
1/4 ts Pepper
Paprika to taste
Pasta Primavera
Posted on October 27, 2007 - Filed Under Pastas & Sauces, Italian | Comments Off
2 Tbs. cornstarch
11 ounces chicken stock
1/2 cup water
1 tsp. dried basil leaves, crushed
1/4 tsp. garlic powder, or 2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups broccoli florets
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
1 medium tomato, diced
4 cups thin spaghetti, hot cooked
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Linguine with Clam Sauce
Posted on October 27, 2007 - Filed Under Pastas & Sauces, Italian | Leave a Comment
12 oz Linguine pasta
2 tb Olive oil
1 lg Clove garlic,minced
1 sm Onion, finely chopped
1 10 oz can minced clams
1/4 c Chopped parsley
1 tb Lemon juice
1 ds Hot pepper sauce
Grated Parmesan cheese to taste
Cook linguine according to package directions, making sure that it is not overcooked. While pasta cooks, heat oil in a skillet. Saute garlic […]
Spaghetti with Garlic and Oil
Posted on October 27, 2007 - Filed Under Pastas & Sauces, Italian | Comments Off
1/3 cup olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
2 to 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine
12 oz (300 g) spaghetti
2 Tbs finely chopped parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Fettucine Alfredo
Posted on October 27, 2007 - Filed Under Pastas & Sauces, Italian | Leave a Comment
1 pound fresh linguine
1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons softened butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Nutmeg to taste
Sesame Noodles with Shrimp and Peppers
Posted on October 27, 2007 - Filed Under Pastas & Sauces, Seafood, Italian | Leave a Comment
1 lb. Vermicelli or Thin Spaghetti or other long pasta shape
3 tbsp. oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
30 large shrimp, shelled and deveined
2 medium bell peppers (1 red and 1 yellow), cut into strips
salt and freshly ground pepper
Chicken and Red Pesto Linguine
Posted on October 26, 2007 - Filed Under Italian, Chicken | Comments Off
1 pound Linguine, Spaghetti or other long pasta shape, uncooked, broken in half
1 8-oz. jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil, drained
4 tbsp. olive oil or vegetable oil, divided
4 tbsp. fresh oregano, chopped or 4 tsp. dried oregano
3 cloves garlic
1-2 tsp. fresh grated lemon peel or 1 tsp. bottled lemon juice
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan […]
Chicken Piccata
Posted on October 26, 2007 - Filed Under Italian, Chicken | Comments Off
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, about 1 1/2 pounds
1/4 cup flour
4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons capers
1/4 cup chopped green olives
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
4 tablespoons butter