Recipes

Ingredients:2 teaspoons fennel seeds3 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 pounds hot italian sausages, casings removed3 1/2 to 3 3/4 pounds 1 1/2-inch-thick beef shanks with bone (about 3 pieces)5 cups chopped onions (about 3 large)2 28-ounce cans diced tomatoes in juice1 750-ml bottle dry red wine8 large garlic cloves, chopped4 fresh bay leaves2 teaspoons dried oregano1…

Ingredients:Coarse salt1 pound linguine1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling3 cloves garlic, peeled1 large red onion, thinly sliced4 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise, then sliced very thinly crosswise20 gaeta or nicoise olives, pitted1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, preferably sicilian1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 cup breadcrumbsInstructions:1. Fill a 10-quart stockpot with 7 quarts water…

Broiling the tomatoes adds rich flavor to the sandwich. This recipe can easily be cut in half. For convenience, use your favorite tomato sauce.Ingredients:2 pounds ground turkey1 onion, grated1 tablespoon minced garlic1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon fennel seedssaltpepper1 egg, lightly beaten (optional)2 tablespoons olive oilAbout 3 cups of your favorite tomato sauce8…

Enlivened with crisp water chestnuts and fresh cilantro, these delicate Asian-inspired veal and pork meatballs are a world away from their Italian counterpart — but they’re just as moist and irresistible.Ingredients:1/4 cup whole milk1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs3/4 pound ground pork3/4 pound ground veal1 large egg, lightly beaten1/2 cup canned sliced water chestnuts, rinsed,…

TipHow to Thaw Beef As with most meat, the safest way to thaw beef is in the refrigerator. Small cuts of beef can take up to 24 hours, while larger slabs can take a few days. If you’re in a pinch, frozen beef can be thawed in a bowl or container of lukewarm water. Place…

Tomatoes are a top plant source of umami, and the riper they are, the better: The fruit’s umami components increase during maturation. What’s more, whole-wheat pasta has triple the fiber of regular pasta for more fill-you-up power.Ingredients:8 pounds tomatoes, cut into chunks1 large onion, chopped1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided5 cloves garlic,…

Ingredients:1 medium onion, grated (1 cup)4 teaspoons Italian seasoning1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving (optional)1/4 cup plain dried breadcrumbs1 large eggcoarse saltground pepper1 pound ground beef sirloin1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium carrot, grated1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce12 ounces spaghettiInstructions:1. Heat broiler with rack 4 inches from…

Ingredients:1 large eggcoarse saltground pepper1 large onion, finely chopped6 cloves garlic, minced1/2 cup plain dried breadcrumbs3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving8 ounces ground pork8 ounces ground dark-meat turkey1 teaspoon Italian seasoning2 tablespoons olive oil1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes3/4 pound spaghettiInstructions:1. In a large bowl, whisk together egg, 1/4 cup water,…

Ingredients:1 eggplant (1 pound), stemmed and cut in 4 3/4-inch plankscoarse saltfreshly ground pepper2 1/3 cups fresh breadcrumbs, preferably from a hearty Italian loaf1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (1 1/2 ounces)1 small garlic clove, minced plus 2 cloves thinly sliced1 large egg white1 can (28 ounce) whole plum tomatoes, pulsed in…