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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…

Americans enjoyed most of the food at the scores of Italian restaurants that opened in the twenties, but they couldn’t understand the appeal of spaghetti and tomato sauce: Where was the meat? To accommodate, the restaurants began to top the pasta with meatballs. This recipe takes the dish a step further by adding the Sicilian…

Ingredients:Tomato-mint sauce2 pounds ground lamb3 cups cubed crusty white italian bread, crusts removed, dipped in water1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese1 large egg2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, plus 1/4 cup for garnish2 tablespoons coarse salt1 teaspoon chopped fresh oreganoPinch of freshly ground black pepper1/2 cup heavy cream2 tablespoons…

Ingredients:olive oil3 cups (1/2-inch pieces) crusty white Italian bread, crusts removed1 cup whole milk1 pound ground veal1 pound ground beef (80 percent lean)1 pound ground pork1 large egg, lightly beaten1/2 medium onion, minced (about 3/4 cup)1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano leaves1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for…

Redolent of garlic and saffron, these tiny meatballs are a sure hit at any tapas party.Ingredients:8 ounces ground pork8 ounces ground veal4 tablespoons chopped fresh italian parsley2 garlic cloves, minced1 large egg, beaten to blend1 1/2-inch-thick slice french bread, crust removed, soaked in water 3 minutes and squeezed dry1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon ground black…