Recipes

Ingredients:1 lb. lean ground beef1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs1/4 cup water1 egg1 tsp. finely chopped garlic1/4 tsp. salt1 jar Bertolli® Tomato & Basil Sauce8 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. This new version of spaghetti and meatballs still goes well with the usual accompaniments: green salad, crusty garlic bread and some red wine. End with spumoni ice cream.Ingredients:2 cups purchased chunky tomato pasta sauce1/2 pound ground turkey3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless Italian bread2…

Ingredients:2 slices whole wheat sandwich bread crusts removed and discarded, bread torn into small pieces1/3 cup whole milk1 lb. 85 percent lean ground beef4 ounces sweet italian sausage casing removed2 cloves garlic minced1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil2 garlic cloves…

Ingredients:For the meatballs:4 lbs. lean ground beef1 medium onion minced2 slices soft bread crusts removed and torn into small pieces5 cloves garlic minced2 eggs1⁄ 2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley1⁄ 4 cup olive oil1 tablespoon italian seasoning1 tablespoon kosher salt1 cup grated parmesan2 teaspoons black pepperFor the topping (optional):1 lb. dry spaghetti2 cups marinara sauce1…

Ingredients:1/3 cup bulgur1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup fresh breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat (see Tip) Sauce & Spaghetti2 large egg whites, lightly beaten4 cups prepared marinara sauce1/2 cup slivered fresh basil leaves, or chopped fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepperMeatballs1/2 cup hot water4 ounces lean ground beef4 ounces hot Italian sausage1 medium onion, very finely…

Ingredients:2 large eggs1/2 cup dry whole-wheat breadcrumbs (see tip)1/2 cup finely chopped onion1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, plus more for serving1/4 cup minced fresh parsley3 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper8 ounces lean (90% or leaner) ground beef8 ounces ground pork or italian pork sausage8 ounces ground veal1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil1…

This zippy pasta features the best of Italy accented with Mexican serrano chilies. A Zinfandel or Italian Barolo is the right wine.Ingredients:1 large eggplant, cut into 1-inch pieces1 tablespoon salt7 tablespoons olive oil1 3/4 pounds spicy Italian sausages, casings removed, meat shaped into 1 1/4-inch meatballs (about 46)1 3/4 pounds spicy Italian sausages, casings removed,…

Ingredients:1 medium-size sweet onion, diced1 (4.5-oz.) jar sliced mushrooms, drained2 cups beef broth2 (10 3/4-oz.) cans campbell’s cream of mushroom soup1 tbsp worcestershire sauce1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper1 (28-oz.) package frozen italian-style meatballs1/2 (16-oz.) package wide egg noodles1/4 cup sour creamGarnishes: fresh parsley sprigs, freshly cracked pepper

Ingredients:2 potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes1 small onion, chopped1 (10 1/2-ounce) can beef broth, undiluted2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce1 1/4 cups water1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon pepper1 (10-ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables3 dozen frozen meatballs