Italian Recipes

Italian Recipes

BEENS AND GREEN

Greens and Beans is a classic Italian recipe that’s as delicious and healthy as it is comforting. You’ll want to make this regional specialty again and again! PREPARATION TIME PREP TIME 10 minutes COOK TIME 30 minutes  TOTAL TIME 40 minutes  INGREDIENTS 3 bunches fresh escarole, cleaned, trimmed and cut into chunks 3 Tablespoons olive oil […]

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Chicken Francese

This chicken Francese is moist and tender chicken dredged in flour and eggs to get a nice and crisp outside edge. It’s added to a lemony flavored sauce that makes this recipe insanely delicious! PREPARATION TIME. PREP TIME:5 minutes  COOK TIME:15 minutes TOTAL TIME:20 minutes Ingredients ▢1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying) ▢2 chicken […]

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Spaghetti in the Pantry

These buttered noodles are simple and quick. Pasta is tossed with butter, parsley, and Parmesan cheese. A wonderful recipe to make when you don’t feel like making a trip to the grocery store. I used what I had on hand and it worked like a charm. PREPARATION TIME. Prep Time:10 […]

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CAVATAPPI AND BEEF

Creamy Beef Cavatappi is a ground beef cheesy and creamy recipe that will be on your weeknight dinner table. PREPARATION TIME PREP TIME 10 minutes  COOK TIME 20 minutes  TOTAL TIME 30 minutes  INGREDIENTS 1 lb cavatappi pasta; or pasta of choice 15 oz can tomato sauce 1 lb ground beef 1 white onion; diced 10 basil leaves; […]

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PANZANELLA SALAD

Panzanella Salad with crusty bread, juicy vine-ripened tomatoes, and the best homemade vinaigrette dressing. PREPARATION TIME Prep Time: 18 minutes  Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes  Ingredients Servings: 6 people as a side salad For the Tomato Panzanella Salad: 6 oz crusty bread*, (1/2 loaf) cut into 1-inch cubes (6 cups) 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/8 tsp sea […]

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Rigatoni bolognese

Rigatoni bolognese is a simple, yet elegant dish made with homemade bolognese sauce, rigatoni, fresh herbs, and a dollop of ricotta or mascarpone cheese. PREPARATION TIME PREP:15 MINUTES  COOK:2 HOURS  TOTAL:2 HOURS 15 MINUTES  Ingredients ▢1 pound rigatoni, pappardelle, or liguini ▢1/2 pound 85% lean ground beef ▢1/2 pound ground sweet Italian sausage ▢1 28-ounce can of crushed […]

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ESCAROLE AND BEANS

This escarole and cannellini bean dish has a rich and creamy flavor. It’s also best served with warm crusty Italian bread. PREPARATION TIME Prep Time:10 mins Cook Time:30 mins Total Time:40 mins Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 large heads escarole salt and pepper to taste ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 clove garlic, minced 2 (16 […]

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MANICOTTI

This manicotti is filled with 3 kinds of cheese and baked to absolute perfection! It’s comfort food at its finest that everyone will go crazy over! It’s definitely sure to please a large crowd! PREPARATION TIME PREP TIME:15 minutes  COOK TIME:30 minutes  TOTAL TIME:45 minutes  Ingredients ▢10 manicotti ▢16 ounce ricotta cheese ▢3 cups mozzarella […]

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ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP

Tender meatballs, veggies, and pasta in a rich and flavorful broth, Italian wedding soup is a meal unto itself. PREPARATION TIME Prep Time: 50 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes Total Time: 1 Hour 20 Minutes INGREDIENTS FOR THE MEATBALLS 1 large egg 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage 2 cloves garlic, […]

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ITALIAN LASGANA

Homemade lasagna is a classic, delicious dinner that every family should have in their recipe rotation. PREPARATION TIME Prep Time 30 minutes  Cook Time 1 hour  Resting Time 15 minutes  Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes  Ingredients ▢12 lasagna noodles uncooked ▢4 cups mozzarella cheese shredded and divided ▢½ cup parmesan cheese shredded and divided Tomato Sauce ▢½ pound lean […]