Recipes

Ingredients:coarse saltground pepper1 1/2 pounds sweet or spicy Italian sausage1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil1 medium yellow onion, diced small2 cans (28 ounces each) whole peeled tomatoes1 pound spaghettiInstructions:1. Set a large pot of salted water to boil. Remove sausage meat from casings and roll into 24 balls. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat…

Ingredients:1 pound lean ground beef1 pound ground pork1 1/2 cloves garlic2 large eggs1 cup freshly grated pecorino romano cheese1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh italian parsleyCoarse salt and freshly ground pepper2 cups plain dry bread crumbs2 cups water, room temperature1 cup olive oilCooked pasta, (optional)Rao’s marinara sauceInstructions:1. In a large bowl, combine beef and pork using…

For the best texture, don’t overwork the meat mixture and use Parmesan that’s ground to a fine powder ( use the processor or the rasp side of a box grater). For more heat, add 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper to the sauce.Ingredients:2 28-ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes in juice, drained, juice reserved,…

Ingredients:1 pound ground turkey, either 85% lean or 93% lean1/4 cup grated onion, from 1/2 small to medium onion1 large egg1/3 cup breadcrumbs1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese2 whole cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley2 tablespoons olive oil2 cups tomato sauce, homemade or store-bought2 pounds greens, such as broccoli rabe,…

This version of traditional meatballs, made with eggplant rather than meat, is a typical Calabrian appetizer and is quite easy to prepare.Ingredients:1 lb eggplant1 egg1 cup italian breadcrumbs¼ cup chopped parsley2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons chopped basil1 ¾ oz pecorino cheese, gratedVegetable oilSalt and pepperChivesTomato sauce, optionalInstructions:Peel the eggplants, cut them in half, put them…

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Ingredients:2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 small yellow onion, finely chopped5 slices white bread, crusts removed and torn into pieces (about 3 cups)1 cup whole milk1 pound ground chuck beef1 pound ground pork1 pound ground veal1 pound whole-milk ricotta1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish1/3 cup chopped flat leaf parsley1 tablespoon chopped oregano2 teaspoons…

EFFORT: NOT MUCH PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES COOK TIME: 6 HOURS KEEPS ON WARM: 1 HOUR The ingredient list is designed for use in a medium (4- to 5 1/2-quart) slow cooker. See the cook’s notes for ingredient lists for small (2- to 3 1/2-quart) and large (6- to 8-quart) models.Ingredients:3 tablespoons Italian-seasoned tomato paste3…

Ingredients:2 pounds sweet Italian sausage, casing removed1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1 Japanese eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch dice1 cup plus 4 liters inexpensive red wine2 cups basic tomato sauce2 tablespoons salt1 1/2 pounds gemelli pasta1/2 cup Italian parsley, finely chopped1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, freshly gratedInstructions:Using your hands, form the sausage into balls about the size…