Ingredients:1/2 cup milk (whole, 2%, or skim)1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs1 large egg1 teaspoon saltground black pepper1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup finely minced Italian parsley1 pound ground meat such as beef, pork, turkey, chicken, or veal, or a mix1/2 cup finely chopped onion (or grated on a coarse grater) from 1 small yellow onion1 clove…

Ingredients:8 ounces mushrooms, chopped1 small onion, chopped1 stalk celery, sliced4 cloves garlic1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumbs1/2 cup finely chopped Italian parsley1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 teaspoons Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground pepper1 pound lean ground turkey

Ingredients:2 pounds lean ground turkey1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)1/4 cup finely chopped carrots1/4 cup finely chopped zucchini1/4 cup finely chopped onion2 large eggs2 tablespoons Italian seasoning1 tablespoon coarse sea salt2 tablespoons olive oil3/4 cup homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken brothInstructions:1. In a large bowl, mix turkey, panko, carrots, zucchini, onion, eggs, Italian seasoning, and salt…

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…