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

Ingredients:1 cup orzo1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil1 pound fresh chicken sausage, such as sweet Italian casings discarded and meat rolled into twenty 1-inch meatballs1 pound fresh chicken sausage, such as sweet Italian casings discarded and meat rolled into twenty 1-inch meatballs1 garlic clove, very finely chopped6 cups low-sodium chicken brothkosher saltfreshly ground black pepper1 5-ounce…